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Dhanushka piyumal
Nominated | Dubai Business Award

Dhanushka piyumal

Commis chef at No

1 to 5 years experience

Rising Culinary Talent | Dedicated to Excellence in Hospitality

  • Hospitality Professional of the Year Award
  • Young Chef of the Year Award

About Dhanushka

I am a passionate Sri Lankan chef working in Dubai, dedicated to culinary excellence, creativity, and continuous professional development. Through my experience in the hospitality industry, I have developed a strong commitment to food quality, teamwork, discipline, and delivering memorable dining experiences. My culinary journey has included participating in prestigious culinary competitions, where I have earned medals in beef, chicken, lamb, and cheese presentation, as well as team competition achievements. Every competition has motivated me to improve my technical skills, explore new ideas, and push my creative boundaries. My goal is to grow as a professional chef, represent Sri Lankan culinary talent on an international stage, and inspire young chefs to believe in their abilities and pursue excellence through hard work and dedication. For me, cooking is more than a profession. It is a passion, a journey of learning, and an opportunity to create something memorable through food.

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Proudest achievements

  • Emirates Salon Culinary 2024: Silver Medal – Beef Practical Cookery.
  • Emirates Salon Culinary 2025: Silver Medal – Chicken Practical Cookery.
  • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 2025: Gold Medal and Champion – HK Black Box Team Competition; 1st Runner-Up.
  • Global Arabic Chef Salon 2026: Bronze Medal – Lamb Live Cooking.
  • Art of Serving Cheese Awards 2026: Silver Medal – Cheese Display Competition.

People's Choice

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Hospitality Professional of the Year Award

6 votes

Young Chef of the Year Award

3 votes

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Why your vote matters

I believe I deserve your vote because my journey represents passion, dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. As a Sri Lankan chef working in Dubai, I have spent the past three years developing my skills and challenging myself through culinary competitions. My achievements include silver medals in Beef and Chicken Practical Cookery, a Gold Medal and Champion title in the La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs HK Black Box Team Competition, and awards in lamb cookery and cheese presentation. Every achievement reflects my determination to learn, improve, and represent my profession with pride. Your vote would encourage me to keep growing, inspire other young chefs, and proudly represent Sri Lankan culinary talent in Dubai’s hospitality industry. Every vote means more than recognition — it motivates me to reach greater heights. Thank you for supporting my journey!

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People's Choice

Voting is open now

Hospitality Professional of the Year Award

6 votes

Young Chef of the Year Award

3 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

Voting is open now

Hospitality Professional of the Year Award

6 votes

Young Chef of the Year Award

3 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Dhanushka's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 10 October 2026

  2. People's Choice voteYou are here

    Voting is open now

  3. Shortlist announced

    The judges choose the finalists

  4. The awards ceremony

    Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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