BASED IN DUBAI, UAE

CHANAKA
SANKALPA

Chef De Partie

FEATURED
WORK

Cheese chocolate hazelnut cake with cheery butter quenelle

Almond passion panna cotta with fig raspberry

Sushi dates cloud

Yozu custard with mango basil, comfort with hazelnut chocolate cake

Lemon meringue verrine

Earl grey infuse, crème brûlée chocolate hazelnut cake

MORE ABOUT
CHANAKA©

I'M A CREATIVE CHEF DE PARTIE BASED IN DUBAI.

MY PASSION FOR MINIMALIST PRESENTATION, REFINED FLAVORS, AND INTUITIVE PLATING TECHNIQUES SHINES THROUGH IN MY CUISINE.

I THRIVE ON DISCOVERING "UNEXPECTED FLAVORS" AND BELIEVE THAT, WITH THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE, CUISINE CAN ELEVATE THE DINING EXPERIENCE.

MOTIVATION

I'm driven by a passion for culinary innovation and a relentless commitment to excellence. Each dish is an opportunity to push boundaries, combining technique with creativity to surprise and delight.

I find motivation in the challenge of crafting memorable flavors and presentations that tell a story, evoke emotion, and transform the dining experience.

For me, cooking is more than a skill—it's a way to connect, inspire, and elevate everyday moments into something extraordinary.

FEATURED
VIDEOS

FEATURED VIDEOS

EXPERIENCE

Pullman Dubai Creek City Center - Deira, Dubai, UAE

Demi Chef De Partie – December 2023 to present

1st Commi Chef ( Kitchen in charge ) – November 2021 to November 2023

Botanik Bistro & Bars – Colombo ,
Sri Lanka

1st Commi Chef (Pastry) - June 2021 to September 2021

Wishque.com – Colombo , Sri Lanka

3rd Commi Chef (Pastry) - June 2020 to May 2021

Cinnamon Lakeside – Colombo,
Sri Lanka

Trainee Chef – September 2019 to March 2020

AWARDS

A Merit Award

For Cake Decoration practical class by Master Baker at “THE EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” – May 2023

Gold Medal

Two plated Desserts 100% vegan practical cookery at “Al wathba dates festival and Auction” – Dec 2023

Gold Medal

Emirates Culinary Build, Sweet Creations by hug at “ THE EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” - May 2023

Gold Medal

Emirates Culinary Build, Sweet Tartlette Creations by hug at “ THE EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” - May 2024.

Second Place

Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee – “Abu Dhabi Vegan Dessert Competition” (Two Plated Desserts)- December 2023.

Semi Finalist

Emirates Culinary Guild, plated desserts at “Al wathba dates festival and Auction” “Dates Connection” -December 2023.

Bronze Medal

Emirates Culinary Build, Pastry Showpiece at “EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” May 2024.

Bronze Medal

Emirates Culinary Build, Cake Decorations practical by felchlin Switzerland at “ THE EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” May 2024.

Bronze Medal

Emirates Culinary Build, Cake decorations Master baker at “EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” May - 2023.

Bronze Medal

Emirates Culinary Build, Cake Decoration - Practical Class by Master baker at “ EXPOCULIN AIRE SALON CULIN AIRE” - 2022.

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