Avenra Hotels has announced the appointment of Jagath Liyanage as Executive Chef at Avenra Gardens Negombo, strengthening the group’s focus on large-scale banqueting and event dining across weddings, corporate functions, and social celebrations.
Liyanage brings extensive international experience across luxury hospitality, cruise lines, and high-volume banquet operations, with a proven track record in managing complex culinary executions while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and world-class standards.
His career spans leading hospitality and leisure brands, including AIDA Cruises (Germany), CTI – Carnival Cruise Line (US), AVIVA Superyacht (UK), Royal Catering Services L.L.C. (UAE), Galle Face Hotel, and The Kingsbury.
A member of the Chef Guild of Sri Lanka, Liyanage has built a distinguished client repertoire that includes celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty across more than 100 destinations worldwide.
He is widely recognised for his expertise in large-scale dining and customised multi-cuisine banquets, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for diverse audiences and high-profile events.
Speaking on his appointment, Liyanage said, “I am pleased to join Avenra Gardens Negombo at a time when the property continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading banquet destination. My focus is on delivering consistent quality and operational excellence across large-scale events, ensuring every wedding, corporate function, and celebration meets international standards while catering to diverse tastes and requirements.”
CEO of Avenra Hotels, Mr Shohan Chandiram, said the appointment reflects the group’s strategic emphasis on banqueting excellence.
“Jagath Liyanage brings valuable international exposure and proven expertise in managing large-scale culinary operations. His appointment reinforces our commitment to positioning Avenra Gardens Negombo as a preferred hospitality partner for banquets and events, where scale, quality, and reliability are equally important,” he said.
Liyanage’s appointment further enhances Avenra Gardens Negombo’s capability to deliver high-capacity events with precision and consistency, supporting the hotel’s role as a trusted venue for weddings, corporate engagements, and large social gatherings.
This move forms part of Avenra Hotels’ broader efforts to position the group as a leading hospitality partner for banquets and events, with a continued focus on operational excellence, quality dining at scale, and delivering seamless guest experiences across its properties.
ABOUT AVENRA HOTELS
Avenra Hotels offers a portfolio of properties across Sri Lanka. Avenra Gardens Negombo is recognised for its expansive venues, ballrooms, and specialisation in large-scale banquets and event dining, making it a preferred choice for weddings, corporate functions, and major social gatherings.
Avenra Gangaara Wennappuwa provides flexible event spaces with dedicated planning support for meetings, full-day functions, weddings, and social gatherings, while Avenra Beach Hotel Hikkaduwa, set along the Hikkaduwa coastline, offers scenic seaside venues ideal for weddings, private events, and relaxed getaways
