Chef
Dom
Fernando
Born in London to Sri Lankan parents, Dom Fernando, Paradise owner and founder, spent his school holidays exploring Sri Lanka and visiting his family. It was always Dom’s grandmother who made the most delicious dishes, with her flavours woven throughout Paradise’s dishes.
Dom spent over 14 years in hospitality in a variety of group leadership roles with both InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Hilton internationally, before deciding to open Paradise in 2019, to critical acclaim.
In Spring 2025 Dom is set to launch Open Door Policy in Colombo which will realise a long standing ambition to put something back into the city where he feels most at home; taking local ingredients and regional cooking techniques to new levels in Sri Lankan cuisine.
Dinner
Cape Weligama
Galle
15th February, 6.30pm
Cape Weligama, a luxury clifftop resort on Sri Lanka’s stunning south coast, offers a slice of paradise with 39 suites and villas inspired by a traditional Sri Lankan village. Stylish interiors, expansive terraces and gourmet dining define the experience. Nestled on a headland, and a Relais & Chateaux member, Cape Weligama is committed to warm and lasting guest relationships.
Masterclasses
Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort
16th February, 11am
Located inside the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, the historic Galle Fort Hotel is housed in a Dutch mansion that dates back 300 years. Through heritage restoration, the building’s Dutch walls and facade were conserved as authentically as possible.
In its new look, the Galle Fort Hotel features 11 luxurious suites with varying themes and decor, all around a widely Instagrammed frangipani-lined courtyard.