Internationally renowned chef, restaurateur, television presenter and author, Peter Kuruvita has teamed up with Australia’s leading food service equipment supplier, Stoddart as their new brand ambassador for Australia and New Zealand.
Kuruvita’s passion for cooking began in the traditional kitchen of his ancestral home in Colombo, Sri Lanka. An award-winning chef and restaurateur for over four decades, Kuruvita has expanded his career to encompass the roles of TV presenter, author, industry speaker, tour guide, and food and beverage consultant.
Kuruvita will support and represent a range of brands from Stoddart including Giorik, Adande, Woodson and Simply Stainless.
“We are especially excited with Peter joining the Stoddart team and working with us,” says David Richardson, national marketing manager for Stoddart. “We have some amazing things planned and we look forward to a long and rewarding association with Peter and ‘ALBA by Kuruvita’”.
Kuruvita’s latest venture, ‘ALBA by Kuruvita’ is a hub of food and beverage offerings, with Sunshine Coast produce and the local community at its heart. ‘ALBA by Kuruvita’ combines a cafe, providore, pizzeria, and relaxed all-day bar offering that evolves into a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar as the day progresses. The venue also hosts ‘ALBA Chef’s Kitchen’, a creative space for cooking classes, private chefs’ tables, and kitchen studio. Those looking to enjoy Kuruvita’s signature style of quality produce spiced with global flavours including the famous snapper curry, will not be disappointed.
Kuruvita said, “I am honoured and excited to be teaming up with Stoddart Australia and representing them in the food and beverage industry. Stoddart are the premium suppliers to Australia’s food service sector. I look forward to representing them and showcasing some of their amazing brands in the ‘Chef’s Kitchen’ at my new venue ‘ALBA by Kuruvita’. I welcome you all to come and have a look.”
