Dilmah and Worldchefs have renewed their partnership, aimed at fostering a more inclusive culinary community through education.
Worldchefs has announced the renewal of its partnership with Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC, a Sri Lankan family tea company and longstanding Worldchefs partner since 2008. This valued partnership continues to strengthen the strong bond between the global culinary community and one of the world’s most passionate advocates for quality, authentic and ethically-produced tea.
Founded by Merrill J. Fernando in 1974, Dilmah has remained true to its founding philosophy that “business is a matter of human service.” Guided by this principle, the company directs its profits to the MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation. This supports humanitarian and environmental initiatives across Sri Lanka. These efforts have made a lasting impact on thousands of lives and demonstrate Dilmah’s commitment to responsible business.
Worldchefs and Dilmah’s collaboration continues to focus on shared values of education, sustainability and community empowerment. These values are demonstrated through Dilmah’s involvement in Worldchefs’ Like a Chef program, an employment training program that equips underprivileged people with culinary workplace skills.
Through this partnership, Dilmah’s Empower Culinary & Hospitality School, which offers free education and training to young adults from marginalised communities, has been officially recognised as a Chef Training Centre. Graduates receive a Worldchefs Like a Chef Diploma, opening doors to culinary careers and expanding opportunities.
Together, Worldchefs and Dilmah are committed to building stronger, more inclusive communities through education.
The partnership also extends to the competition arena. As an official sponsor of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals, taking place in Wales in May 2026, Dilmah’s teas will be a featured ingredient, underscoring the versatility of tea and sparking culinary innovation for some of the world’s top chefs.
“Worldchefs is proud to continue our partnership with Dilmah, a company that leads with purpose,” said Worldchefs President, Andy Cuthbert.
“We are looking forward to continuing to elevate the future of the industry through this collaboration, while shaping a more equitable world.”
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