MasterChef Sri Lanka
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Savindri Perera
Rohan Fernandopulle
Kapila Jayasinghe
| MasterChef Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality TV, Cooking show |
| Created by | Franc Roddam |
| Presented by | Danu Innasithamby |
| Judges | Peter Kuruvita Savindri Perera Rohan Fernandopulle Kapila Jayasinghe |
| Country of origin |  Sri Lanka |
| Original languages | Sinhala English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | TBA |
| Production | |
| Producer | Nilendra Deshapriya |
| Production locations | Cinnamon Grand, Colombo (Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts) |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Reality TV Productions Pvt Ltd Nilendra Deshapriya Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITN |
| Release | 14 February 2026 – present |
MasterChef Sri Lanka is a Sri Lankan reality cooking competition based on the international MasterChef format. Produced by Reality TV Productions in association with Nilendra Deshapriya Productions, it premiered on 14 February 2026 on the Independent Television Network (ITN).[1]
The show is the 71st international adaptation of the franchise, which is owned by Banijay Entertainment.[2] The series aims to showcase Sri Lankan culinary heritage under the theme "Sri Lanka on a Plate."
The series follows the standard international MasterChef format. Amateur and home cooks compete in various culinary challenges, including "Mystery Box" challenges, "Pressure Tests," and team challenges. The inaugural season began with a "Bootcamp" phase to select the Top 20 finalists from a pool of contestants across the country.
Host and judges
| Season | Judges | Host | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Kuruvita | Savindri Perera | Rohan Fernandopulle | Kapila Jayasinghe | Danu Innasithamby |
Production
The show is filmed at a custom-built, world-class kitchen studio located at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The production is a partnership between Reality TV Productions and Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts. Main sponsors for the series include the CBL Group (Munchee, Sera, and Ritzbury).[3][4]