Sri Lankan Wins “Most Outstanding Pastry Chef” Award in Australia

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Sydney, Australia — 11 September 2025 — In a proud moment for Sri Lanka, Chef Lahiru Mendis has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Pastry Chef award by the Australian Culinary Federation during the ACF gala in ICC Sydney.

The award recognizes Chef Lahiru Mendis’ exceptional skill, creativity, and consistency in pastry arts, rewarding not just technical precision, but imaginative flair in flavour combinations, artistic presentation, and outstanding contributions to the culinary community.

Chef Lahiru Mendis, who moved to Australia several years ago, has steadily built his reputation in high-end pastry kitchens. Colleagues describe him as someone who merges classical French pastry techniques with tropical flavours, often drawing inspiration from Sri Lanka’s rich culinary heritage: coconut, betel, tropical fruits, and spice.

At the award ceremony, Chef Lahiru Mendis said he was “deeply honoured and humbled” by the recognition. He dedicated the award to his mentors, team members, and Sri Lankan culinary traditions that continue to inform his craft.

The Australian Culinary Federation praised him as a leader who elevates pastry as an art form, and someone whose work inspires both established and up-and-coming pastry chefs in Australia and abroad.

This accolade is expected to shine attention not only on Chef Mendis’ personal career but also on Sri Lanka’s burgeoning presence in the international pastry scene, opening doors for greater collaboration, culinary tourism, and cross-cultural exchanges.

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