Culinary leader specializing in premium gastronomy consulting, innovative menu architectures, and high-performance team coaching for luxury restaurants globally.
Dilanka Fernando's remarkable culinary journey began in 2007 at London's prestigious Almada. Starting as a commis chef, his intense passion for gastronomy and operational rigor laid the groundwork for an illustrious career managing premier kitchens.
Over the years, Dilanka refined his craft and launched 13 premium restaurants across London and Birmingham. Today, as the Group Executive Chef at FB Holdings, he directs culinary visions, crafts bespoke Chef's Table experiences, and spearheads sustainable operational pipelines.
Read Full BiographyA selection of premium dining concepts and culinary venues established across the UK.
Fine dining Japanese-inspired gastronomy concept.
Luxury dining showcasing regional authentic cuisine.
Authentic premium Mexican culinary experience.
High-end modern gastronomy and visual arts fusion.
Curated cocoa-inspired gastronomy in Borough Market.
Contemporary bistro and tapas concept.
Innovative seasonal dining and operations.
Vibrant grill and tex-mex concept launch.
Authentic Punjabi street food and casual premium dining.
Modern Mediterranean dining and operational design.
Bespoke Afghan culinary arts and service standards.
Specialty operations and conceptual dining launch.
Premium patisserie and heritage dining culture.
From concept to execution, we cover all operational pillars to bring culinary visions to fruition.
Receive masterclass guidance on sourcing, kitchen organization, culinary execution, and modern cooking techniques designed to elevate taste profiles and lower waste.
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We create commercially viable, seasonally focused, and artistically inspired menus. Includes complete costing analysis, allergen matrices, and styling direction.
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Transform kitchen crews and service teams. We run intensive training workshops covering kitchen standards, hospitality etiquette, service flows, and food safety protocols.
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Turn ideas into packed dining rooms. We manage pre-opening project lists, floor layout optimization, supplier negotiations, soft-launch phases, and grand opening events.
Learn moreWatch Chef Dilanka Fernando in action: demonstrating culinary mastery and receiving industry recognition.
Go behind the scenes with Chef Dilanka Fernando, demonstrating advanced cooking techniques, operational leadership, and culinary precision in a premium establishment.
Featured moments from the industry ceremony, highlighting the culinary contributions and operational success of Chef Dilanka within the premium restaurant sector.
A visual journey through premium dining concepts, kitchen operations, and curated plates.
Mural conceptualization, high-end seating, and ambient lighting layouts
Chef Dilanka Fernando finishing premium cuts
With mixed herbs
Live-fire charring for dry-aged Tomahawk
With risotto rice
With cinnamon ice cream
With sweet potatoes and 70% chocolate sauce
Bespoke visual pastry arts & flavor pairing
Modern luxury seafood presentation
Premium cuts with contemporary side dishes
Seared scallops inside shells, served with dry ice & roses
Backlit Mayan calendar wall relief in the dining space
Gold-leafed Mayan stone calendar carvings
Storytelling through culinary art & dry ice infusion
Chef Dilanka Fernando in executive culinary attire
Perfected pan-seared scallops presentation layout
Aztec and Mayan theme inspired dining spaces
Earthy tones and gold-lit wall textures
Glazed baby carrots and rich jus
Get in touch with Chef Dilanka for a private scoping consultation on your venue, staff or menu development goals.
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