Kushan Perera Recognized in Hozpitality’s Best 30 Powerlist of Chefs in the Middle East 2025
With 24+ years of experience, Chef Kushan has led Michelin-nominated restaurants and high-profile events. His leadership at St. Regis Abu Dhabi continues to set culinary benchmarks.
Kushan Perera, the accomplished Executive Chef at St. Regis Hotel Abu Dhabi, has been recognized in Hozpitality’s Best 30 Powerlist of Chefs in the Middle East for 2025. With over 24 years of culinary experience, Chef Kushan has established himself as a leader in the luxury hospitality industry, known for his passion, innovation, and dedication to culinary excellence.
Chef Kushan’s journey began with a deep appreciation for cooking as an art form, which led him to participate in culinary competitions starting in 1997 in Sri Lanka. His early successes fuelled his ambition, paving the way for him to work with prestigious hotel brands such as Forte Grand, Le Royal Meridien, and St. Regis. At St. Regis Abu Dhabi, he oversees two Michelin Star-nominated restaurants for 2023 and 2025, showcasing his inventive and innovative spirit.
As Vice President of the Emirates Culinary Guild Abu Dhabi, Chef Kushan has played a pivotal role in shaping gourmet culinary competitions internationally. He served as Chef in Charge of the Global Chef Challenge Finals at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo in 2024 (Singapore) and 2022 (UAE). His mentorship has guided aspiring chefs to success in events such as the Culinary World Cup and Culinary Olympics.
Chef Kushan’s career is marked by numerous accolades, including a Guinness World Record for the Most Varieties of Desserts on Display (2,586) in Abu Dhabi in 2019. He has also won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Emirates Salon Culinary competitions and represented the Food Asia Exhibition in Singapore in 2008.
Hozpitality Group is pleased to recognize Kushan Perera’s achievements as part of the #HozpitalitysBest30 initiative, celebrating his contributions to the culinary arts and the hospitality industry.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE