MasterChef Sri Lanka is a Sri Lankan reality cooking competition based on the international MasterChef format. Produced by Reality TV Productions, it premiered on 14 February 2026 on the Independent Television Network (ITN).[1]
| MasterChef Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Reality TV, Cooking show |
| Created by | Franc Roddam |
| Showrunner | Risinu Gamlath |
| Directed by | Risinu Gamlath |
| Presented by | Danu Innasithamby |
| Judges | Peter Kuruvita Savindri Perera Rohan Fernandopulle Kapila Jayasinghe |
| Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Original language | Sinhala / English / Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ajith Gamlath |
| Production locations | Cinnamon Grand, Colombo (Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts) |
| Camera setup | Sony FX6 Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Reality TV Productions Pvt Ltd |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITN |
| Release | 14 February 2026 – present |
The show is the 71st international version of the MasterChef franchise, which is owned by Banijay Entertainment.[2] The main goal of the series is to celebrate Sri Lankan food and culture using the theme "Sri Lanka on a Plate."
Format
editThe show follows the same rules as the international MasterChef series. People who love cooking at home compete in different kitchen challenges. These include "Mystery Box" challenges–cooking with a box of surprise ingredients, racing against the clock in hard tests, and working together in teams.
The very first season started with a training camp. This helped the judges pick the top 20 finalists from across the country to compete in the main show.
Host and judges
edit| Season | Judges | Host | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Kuruvita | Savindri Perera | Rohan Fernandopulle | Kapila Jayasinghe | Danu Innasithamby |
Production
editThe show is filmed at a custom-built, world-class kitchen studio located at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The production and the franchise rights is owned by Reality TV Productions. Main sponsors for the series include the CBL Group (Munchee, Sera, and Ritzbury) and Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts.[3][4]
Series overview
edit| Season | Ep | Final contestants | Premiere date | Final date | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 | 14 February 2026 | 9 May 2026 | Sanjula Manoj | Maria Silva |
Season 1 (2026)
editThe inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka premiered on 14 February 2026, concluded on 9 May 2026. This local adaptation of the global franchise was produced by Reality TV Productions under the theme "Sri Lanka on a Plate." The show started with its Top 20 contestants.[5]
Sanjula Manoj was crowned the first-ever MasterChef Sri Lanka winner in the grand finale. As the victor, Manoj received a grand prize of LKR 3 million, a BYD Sealion 5, and the inaugural MasterChef Sri Lanka trophy. Maria Silva finished the season as the runner-up.
References
edit- ↑ "MasterChef Sri Lanka From 14th of february Every Saturday & Sunday at 8 .00 PM". Independent Television Network. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ Daily News (2 July 2025). "MasterChef Franchise makes landmark debut in Sri Lanka with star-studded launch". Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "MasterChef Sri Lanka". Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka). 19 February 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Masterchef Sri Lanka is here". Sunday Times. 22 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "MasterChef: Top 20 are in". The Sunday Times. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.