Gary Mehigan eager to explore food and more here

Celebrity chef and former judge of MasterChef Australia, Gary Mehigan, is set to visit Sri Lanka for a three-day culinary extravaganza, in partnership with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, from November 30 to December 2.

"I've heard a lot about Sri Lanka, and what I'm excited about is the diversity of the landscape, from lush forests to beautiful beaches. It's been on the must-visit list for a long time," Mehigan said.

Mehigan's culinary exploration extends beyond the familiar as he anticipates trying dishes he knows little about. "I'm looking forward to somebody giving me something, and I go, 'What the hell? What is this?' That's what I'm looking forward to."

He expressed his interest in experiencing the local flavours, from street food to seafood, and visiting a spice plantation to understand the clarity of flavours that local spices bring, particularly mentioning Ceylon Cinnamon. Asked about the ingredients he is excited to cook with, Mehigan highlighted local seafood, including mud crab, lagoon crab, and river prawns.

Mehigan disclosed his plans to ride a motorcycle around Colombo, exploring markets and capturing the essence of the city.

During his visit, patrons will have the privilege of experiencing two thoughtfully crafted full-course dinners personally orchestrated by Mehigan himself. He will also host a carvery and High Tea evening, a book-signing session where guests will be able to engage in conversation with him.

As for a potential reunion with his former MasterChef colleagues, Mehigan hinted at future plans, saying, "We're delivering six dinners across three cities. It's the first time we've worked together for a long time."

Mehigan discussed his diverse ventures, from opening a new outlet in Melbourne Airport to participating in a home delivery system in Sydney.

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