Indian Culinary Forum Signs MoU with Youth Chefs Club of Ceylon, Sri Lanka

The Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Youth Chefs Club of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, during the recently concluded Culinary Art India 2026 held alongside AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Partnership goal:
Strengthen international culinary ties, promote skill and knowledge exchange, and create opportunities for young chefs from both countries.

MoU signatories:
Chef Vivek Saggar (General Secretary, ICF) and Chef Chamodh Peiris (Founder & Chairperson, Youth Chefs Club of Ceylon).

Leadership voices:
- Chef Davinder Kumar (President, ICF) emphasized the commitment to fostering global culinary relationships and opportunities for young professionals.
- Chef Chamodh Peiris highlighted the importance of cultural understanding and professional development through this collaboration.

Activities planned:
Culinary competitions, training programs, workshops, and cultural exchanges to expose young chefs to diverse gastronomic traditions.

ICF background:
Established in 1987, affiliated with the World Association of Cooks Societies (WACS), representing over 9 million chefs worldwide.

This MoU is a significant step in positioning India and Sri Lanka as collaborative partners in the global culinary community, nurturing the next generation of chefs through shared learning and cultural exchange.