MY EMERALD ISLAND on YOUR PLATE

Welcome to a night of cuisine & compassion!

Serendip Be The Change Foundation, is delighted to announce our Charity Gala, in the beautiful ambience of ‘Bask by Coffee?’ in Chennai, featuring an exclusive 8-course dinner curated by Sri Lankan Celebrity Chef Lucky Liyanarachchi and his expert team, who are being especially flown in, for this culinary extravaganza, from the exquisite Maniumpathy Boutique hotel, Sri Lanka. Through their beautifully crafted multi-course menu, Chef Lucky and his team will take you on a magic carpet ride of exquisite flavours to their Emerald Island of Sri Lanka. Proceeds from sales of the Gala dinner tickets goes towards child nutrition, child safety, & women empowerment. Join us on Tuesday 12th December at 7.30 p.m for a memorable & meaningful dining experience!

Our Beautiful Venue 

Immerse yourself in the happy and inviting ambience of Bask by Coffee? Since 1999, our gracious event host and partners for the gala. This charming venue provides the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with laughter, delicious food and the joy of giving back. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the chefs of Maniumpathy, the team of Bask by Coffee? Since 1999 will ensure a seamless and warm dining experience for you.

Maniampathy comes to Bask

In the first chapter of our chef swap collaboration, ‘Maniumpathy comes to Bask’, Chef Lucky Liyanarachchige, and his team compromising Chef Ajith Kumara & Chef Mahesh Sampath, are coming to Chennai especially for our Charity Gala, and will showcase their culinary expertise with Sri Lankan cuisine, cooked and plated to perfection and served in the lovely ambience of the ‘Bask by Coffee?’ in Chennai, in collaboration with Bask’s Head Chef Deepesh Chandran Attupurathu and his team.

Cooking for a Cause - Meet Chef Lucky  

Chef Lucky, a veteran in the culinary industry, has vast experience in Sri Lankan and international cuisine and has had the privilege of showcasing Sri Lankan food in several countries around the world in his illustrious career.

“Being in the culinary industry for many years, we are not only privileged but fortunate to be a part of this fundraising event which is going to brighten many little lives of the future. We look forward to the event an​d thank everyone concerned for all their assistance in helping us make this fundraiser a successful one” 
- Chef Lucky

The 8-Courses menu of Maniumpathy’s Signature dishes



Maniumpathy, a heritage home in Colombo Sri Lanka, has come to be known for its delectable Sri Lankan cuisine. Be prepared to be swept away on a journey of discovery savouring the unique flavours of Maniumpathy’s signature dishes.

The menu encompasses dishes from the North to the South of Sri Lanka showcasing the emerald island’s exclusive favours. Commence your Lankan Culinary journey with a flavoursome Lankan style mocktail served with currapincha kokis amuse-bouche, followed by two courses of vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian Hors D'oeuvres. Savour Chef Lucky’s personal favourite ‘Rasam soup’, served as the 4th course along with the traditional Sri Lankan ‘Kottu’ appetiser as the 5th course. The authentic Jaffna thali, the main course, the number one bestseller at Maniumpathy’s restaurant, features Northern style vegetarian dishes, a choice of Crab, fish or meats, Pol Sambol, Mango chutney, which is served with string hoppers & red/white rice as the staples. Wrap up this delectable dinner, with two dessert courses of Wattalappam & Payasam and end your culinary journey with a cup of aromatic Sri Lankan tea.

Dine for a cause

Proceeds from this Charity gala go towards Serendip Be The Change Foundation’s programs in Jaffna, Sri lanka

Education without Hunger’ - A sustainable solution to combat malnourishment faced by Sri Lankan Tamil children in Jaffna, by setting up organic nutrition gardens, teaching them to cultivate & harvest their own organic produce on the school campus, which is cooked in the school nutrition kitchen and the children are nourished with a well balanced noon meal.

‘She said NO!’- A prevention & cure approach to combat gender based violence. Prevention; teaching safety & self-defence techniques in schools to adolescent girls. Cure; Positive masculinity workshops for adolescent boys.

‘The Green Empowerment Project:’ poverty alleviation through income generation, empowering single mothers (civil war survivors) to handcraft & market green zero waste products (upcycled from locally sourced plant waste)

A lot of thought, care and creativity has been put into this very special event, so that you may go home with a full heart and a big smile, knowing that through your generosity, you have contributed to sustainable developement; nourishing children & empowering women.
 
Join us – Serendip Be The Change Foundation and our partners – at this very special Fundraising Gala and Be The Change you want to see in the world!.

Please note this is a highly exclusive ticketed private event with only 50 seats available on the 12th December. 

RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!

Please note:
Tickets are non-refundable.

kindly be seated no later than 7.30p.m as service of courses starts at 7.30 and all 50 guests will be served together

If you would like to sponsor a table of 6 or more seats please or If you would like to volunteer at this event, please get in touch via  serendipchennai@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 9840056530

If you would like to donate directly instead of purchasing a ticket to the fundraiser please go to the donate page of this website,