CHEF ASANKA LORENSU
Originally from Sri Lanka, Chef Asanka learned how to cook by spending time in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother. He spent twelve years cooking for various catering companies and cruise lines, refining his skills while traveling around the world. His passion for honing his craft finally brought him to New York where he has worked in some of the city’s best restaurants including Jean-Georges (2 Michelin stars), and The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, where he currently works as a Sous Chef.
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Career Highlights
Jean-Georges
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges
RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
