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The Culinary Journey S R I L A N K A

The Journey………….

The Kingsbury Conceptualisation of Food and Beverage Services

A previously four The Kingsbury has a wide food and beverage offering ranging from Star Hotel, known from five restaurants, four bars, three banquet spaces and outdoor as the Ceylon catering. Continental Hotel was transformed to a Associates Five Star Luxury Hotel, offering it’s Assistant Food and Beverage Manager | Restaurants and Bars Manager

guests an extensive Beverage Manager | Outlet Managers | Banquets Manager selection of Food and Beverage services such as restaurants, bars, banquet facilities, in room dining and outdoor catering. The food and beverage staff were increased from 50 to 174 with the

addition of the extensive food and beverage offerings. Director of Food and Beverage | Roshan Dylan

Food and Beverage Offerings

Harbour Court The Ocean Yue Chuan Gourmet Station

Pool Bar The Kings Sky Lounge The Score

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Harbour Court The Ocean

Harbour Court | is an all day dining multi cuisine restaurant which The Ocean | is an exclusive seafood and fine wine restaurant serves Western, Chinese, Japanese and South East Asian Cuisine. comprising of a seafood display, interactive service and an extensive wine selection which created the benchmark of wine Dining : Buffet and A La Carte selection in Colombo.

Meal Times : All Day Dining

Special Dining : Sunday Oyster and Caviar Brunch

Seating : 140 | 20 Al Fresco Dining

Yue Chuan

Yue Chuan | is an authentic Chinese restaurant with a selection of Cantonese and Szechuan specialties.

Dining : A La Carte

Meal Times : Lunch and Dinner Service

Special Dining : Private Dining Rooms

Seating Capacity : 80

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Dining : A La Carte

Meal Times : Lunch and Dinner Service

Special Dining : Executive Lunch

Seating Capacity : 60 | 10 Al Fresco Dining

Gourmet Station

The Gourmet Station | is a gourmet food retail outlet with over 50 varieties of fresh Cheeses, an extensive variety of Charcuteries, gourmet Chocolates, an array of gourmet Coffees and artisan Teas.

Special Dining : High Tea

Pool Bar The Kings

The Pool Bar | is located by the outdoor infinity pool with The Kings | is the Kingsbury’s lobby bar with a selection of a snack and beverage menu comprising of tropical cocktails light meals, refreshments and signature cocktails. The bar and healthy drinks. Comprises of an extensive beer selection as well.

Dining : A La Carte Dining : A La Carte

Meal Times : 7:00am to Midnight Meal Times : 11:00am to 6:00am

Sky Lounge The Score

The Sky Lounge is the Kingsbury’s signature bar and it was The score was Colombo’s only Al Fresco sports bar which Colombo’s first sky bar with unparalleled views of the city and overlooks the Indian Ocean and an amazing view of the the Colombo harbour. It comprises of an extensive selection of Colombo Harbour, with a selection of cocktails, tapas and finger Signature Cocktails, Premium Champagnes, Cigars and comfort food. The bar is equipped with televisions with a selection of food. sport channels.

Meal Times : 5:30pm to 3:00am Meal Times : 5:00pm to Midnight

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The Balmoral The Victorian

The Balmoral is the Kingsbury’s Grand ballroom which is The Victorian is located on the 10th floor and is well known for located in the lobby level and hosts dinner dances, wedding it’s breath taking views of the City, Indian Ocean and the Harbour. receptions, corporate events and overlooks the lawn. It also consists of two private dining rooms Dorchester and Knightbridge. Occupancy : Up to 500 guests (seated) Size : Area of 676 m2 Occupancy : Up to 200 guests (seated) Dimensions of 26 x 26m Size : Area of 355 m2 Height of 4.25m Dorchester The Winchester

Located on the 10th floor and it is ideal for corporate events or sit down private functions and cocktails.

Occupancy : Up to 20 guests (seated) Size : Area of 19.68 m2

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The Winchester is spacious ballroom located under The Balmoral.

Occupancy : Up to 200 guests (seated) Size : 371 m2

Knightsbridge The Oval

Located on the 10th floor and it is ideal for board meetings, business The Oval is the Kingsbury’s lawn which is a very spacious area meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars. making it the ideal location for hosting weddings, grand galas large scale corporate events or birthday parties. It has stunning views of the Indian Ocean and Galle Face.

Occupancy : Up to 500 guests (seated)

Size : Area of 676 m2

Outdoor Catering Dimensions of 26 x 26m

In Room Dining

The Kingsbury offers a 24 hours In Room Dining experience with with an array of extensive menus.

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Occupancy : Up to 25 guests (seated)

The Kingsbury delivers one of the leading outdoor catering services in Colombo capable of catering for any event. A choice of menus are available to suit the occasion or there is an option of creating a custom menu according to the guests’ needs.

Jungle Beach Refining and Conceptualising of Food and Beverage

A Luxury Sri Lankan beach resort immersed in a Jungle close to

Trincomalee entailing an unique design which has artfully

incorporated existing trees and natural plant life. dining

Food and Beverage Manager : Roshan Dylan

The Breakfast Tray Home Made Jams

The introduction of Introduction of a

the breakfast tray paved selection of home

the way for the perfect made jams made of

dining experience for breakfast fresh locally sourced

in either the guests’ room or and imported fruits.

at the restaurant.

Comprising of a selection of

freshly baked pastries, breads, a selection of fresh local fruits, smoothies, yogurt and juices.

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The resorts’ Food and Beverage comprises of a Restaurant, Bar

Lounge and In Room Dining. A number of Food and Beverage

and service concepts were introduced to provide the guests with

an exciting dining experience which was best suited to the

property and it’s location.

Signature Dining A La Carte Menu

The introduction of a private and romantic dining picnic Redefining the existing A La Carte menu by adding and refining

concept on the beach designed for the honeymooners and dishes to create a menu using locally sourced seafood and produce

couples which are the majority tourist demographic to the resort. in order to provide guests with a true Sri Lankan culinary experience.

Wine List

The option of dining on the beach with a choice from the

extensive A La Carte menu and Wine List. Recreating the wine list in order to provide guests from all over

the world with a selection of wines to best suit Sri Lankan and

seafood dishes from the A La Carte menu.

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Uga Bay Redefining and Conceptualising Food and Beverage

Passikudah Beach | recognized as one of the finest beaches in

Sri Lanka with the possibility of sourcing the freshest seafood and local produce providing an incredible platform for culinary wonders, which was a vital element towards the success of the hotels occupancy which increased from 25% to 85%.

Passikudah | one of Sri Lanka’s finest and most sought after beach

destinations is home to an award winning, elegant, luxury beach

resort with it’s Mediterranean and Tropical architecture “Uga Bay”.

General Manager : Roshan Dylan

Vegetable and Spice Garden Introduction of buffet dining with an extensive selection of

delectable dishes carefully crafted by the chef’s to portray modern and classical cooking methods of Sri Lankan dishes with

a prominence on locally sourced seafood.

Introduction of the vegetable and spice garden in order to use the

freshest and organic produce in dishes to acquire the best flavours.

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Beach Restaurant Signature Dining

Passikudah Beach with it’s ample tourist traffic along with Uga Bay

standing as the most popular resort on the strip created the demand

and opportunity for more food and beverage services. The existing

beach bar was transformed to a busy restaurant with an experience of

food and beverage artistry with live stations and an extensive wine list.

The introduction of Signature Dining gave birth to unparalleled

food and beverage experiences at Uga Bay. Amongst many was a

dining experience built into the beach with butler service, wine

selections and a menu specially crafted for the occasion.

Beverages

The creation of an extensive wine selection in order to pair with

the impeccable Sri Lankan, International and seafood dishes. The selection of wines and signature

cocktails made the perfect accompaniments for the resorts breath taking locations such as the poolside or the beach.

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Weddings Spa

Uga Bay possessed the potential to become the ultimate wedding The introduction of the spa was a vital addition to the facilities

destination with the ability of its locations being transformed offered by the resort to its guests. It was housed in the ideal

into wedding havens. The number of weddings hosted at the location providing the guests with a view of the ocean whilst

property increased rapidly amongst many other types of functions. obtaining a massage. The spa provided our guests with the

ultimate relaxing facility after a long day of activities.

Shisha Lounge

The addition of an international past time favourite located at our

infinity pool to create the perfect atmosphere.

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The Residence Conceptualisation of Food and Beverage Services

The Residence | a luxury masterpiece with an abundance of unique The introduction of a concept which completely redefines the

features is nestled within a 150 year old Grand Victorian Townhouse idea of introducing Sri Lankan spices and ingredients to the world

with a rich history. A luxury boutique hotel with amenities and by the means of modern cooking. At The Residence, this A La Carte

impeccable food and beverage services which are far beyond industry concept is branded as

standards. “International Cuisine with an Emphasis on Sri Lankan Ingredients”

Dining Rooms and Capacities : Restaurant : 42

Semi Private Dining : 18

Private Dining : 06

Al Fresco : 16

Bar : 27

Meal Periods

Breakfast | Lunch | High Tea | Dinner | Sunday Brunch

General Manager : Roshan Dylan

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The Residence Beverage Selection Signature Cocktails

The residence boasts an extensive selection of beverages ranging The Residence Signature Cocktails are created with an emphasis

from the largest wine collection in Colombo to signature cocktails on Sri Lankan ingredients the concept which is exclusive to the

and a range of teas carefully blended specially for The Residence. hotel.

Residence Tea Selection

The Wine Collection The Residence Tea Selection comprises of 18 teas with a

An extensive wine and champagne collection comprising of 175 selection of specially blended Uga Blends.

labels from around the world.

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Specialty Dining Meeting Rooms

The Residence offers a one of a kind Executive Lunch experience The meeting rooms are equipped with up to date equipment

with a daily changing menu. Introduction of a High Tea concept required for hosting corporate meetings or for guests private

with carefully crafted Lady and Gentleman Menus paired with dining needs.

a selection of specially blended 18 tea varieties.

Semi Private Dining Room : 18 pax

Private Dining Room : 06 pax

Amenities

The great attention to detail taken in order to personalise guest amenities

Meeting Room : 08 pax

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Uga Culinary Group Key Responsibilities

The Uga Culinary Group is a group responsible for all culinary

decisions made pertaining to properties under the Uga Escapes brand.

Uga Culinary Group Objective

The Group is responsible for all Food and Beverage functions, all of

which serve to enhance and influence the overall guest experience

while maintaining compliance with company practice, cost

projections and mission statements.

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Assistant Resort Management in the Achievement of budgeted food revenues beverage revenues, food costs, beverage costs and profitability.

Completion of Customer Follow-ups for special functions on a timely basis.

Timely analysis of Food and Beverage Prices in relation to competition.

Participation and input towards Food and Beverage Marketing activities.

Participation in the Preparation of Food and Beverage Sales Promotions.

Competitive analysis with Menu Changes three times a year.

Completion of monthly forecast.

To assist in menu planning and pricing .

Assure the ordering and purchasing of Wines, Specialty Spirits and changes to the wine list and beverage list .

Ensuring together with Resort RM’s | GM’s that services meet UGA Brand Standards.

Responsible for staff training and development 12. Culinary meeting being held quarterly.