Consul General of Sri Lanka Sanjeewa Pattiwila Attends as Chief Guest
KARACHI: CEBO Management Company successfully organised the 6th Culinary & Hospitality Awards ’26 at Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana, Karachi, bringing together culinary professionals, emerging chefs, students, academic institutions, sponsors and hospitality industry representatives to celebrate talent and excellence in Pakistan’s food and hospitality sector.
The prestigious event was organised under the supervision of Chef Samia Lari, CEO and Founder of CEBO Group and CEBO Management Company, Celebrity Chef of Pakistan, Owner and Chef of Hazel’s Cakes, and Director of ECCA.
Sanjeewa Pattiwila, Consul General of Sri Lanka, attended the event as the Chief Guest, adding an international dimension to the celebration of culinary and hospitality excellence.
The awards aimed to recognise culinary achievements, encourage emerging talent and promote professional development within the industry.
A major highlight of the event was the Culinary Battle Competition, featuring six categories: International Cuisine, Pakistani Cuisine, Savoury, Fusion Desserts, Cake Artistry and a special category for competitors with Down syndrome.
In the International Cuisine category, Farhan Haseeb secured first position, followed by Fouzia Mushtaq and M. Huzaifa. In Pakistani Cuisine, Bushra Imran won first place, while Asmat Hamza and Aysha Usman secured second and third positions, respectively.
Sarah Noman, Palwasha Younus and Sidra Sharjeel took the first three positions in the Savoury category. In Fusion Desserts, Sahar Aman secured first position, followed by Naheed Banu and Zareen Banu. Chef Arif won the Cake Artistry category, while Simran Nadeem and Sobia Mateen secured second and third positions.
The special category for competitors with Down syndrome recognised Abdul Moiz, Abdul Baqi and Talha, highlighting the importance of inclusion, equal opportunities and encouragement for individuals with diverse abilities.
The competition was judged by Chef Faiza Tahir, Chef Muhammad Qasim, Chef Mehdi, Chef Naeem, Chef Moazzam Khan, Chef Ayesha Siddiqui and Chef Muhammad Asif.
The event’s organising team leaders included Chef Faiza Tahir, Chef Anbareen Conain, Chef Samia Adil, Anam Yasir, Hoorain Khan, Sana Noori, Azra Muneer and Chef Nazia Qureshi. Their contributions supported the coordination and execution of the awards.
Academic partners recognised during the event included NITHM, Skills Valley, Scinosa, Dexter’s and Skillston for their association with skills development and professional education.
The awards also acknowledged the support of sponsors and partner organisations, including A PLANZ Events, High Spice, Chef Tech, Dreamy Delight, The Fusion Fork, GTV TV, Honest, HUM Masala, Kiran’s Cuisine, Milkyz Food, Mr. Pani, NAK & Event Co., Naya Nazimabad, Nelson Paints, Pie in the Sky, Sabiha Anees, Saniplast, Shape N Style, Sindh TV, The Moment Makers, Yusra Caters, Lakhani Rice, Keto Clan, Biz Today International, Cakes N Cake Maymar Official, MA Official, Rafia Crochet, Atiya Handi Craft, M&M Events, Nooriaura, Roomy Flowers, PTV Network and BS Photographer.
Team souvenirs were presented in recognition of the contributions of Anbareen Conain, Samia Adil, Anam Yasir, Sana Noori, Hoorain Khan, Sohaib Ahmed and Azra Muneer.
The 6th Culinary & Hospitality Awards ’26 highlighted the importance of culinary competitions, vocational education, entrepreneurship and inclusive participation in Pakistan’s hospitality industry. The event provided a platform to celebrate culinary talent, acknowledge industry contributions and strengthen collaboration among chefs, educational institutions, businesses and hospitality professionals.
Through its initiatives, CEBO Management Company continues to support emerging talent, recognise professional achievements and encourage excellence across Pakistan’s culinary and hospitality sectors.
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