VISITING CHEFS
CHEF TOM AIKENS
28 DECEMBER 2025 TO 06 JANUARY 2026
INDULGE IN A MICHELIN-STARRED CULINARY AFFAIR
This December, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is delighted to welcome acclaimed British chef Tom Aikens for an exclusive festive culinary journey. Known for his innovative approach to modern British cuisine and as the youngest chef to earn two Michelin stars, Chef Tom will curate an unforgettable series of dining experiences over Christmas and New Year. Join us in celebrating the season with exceptional gastronomy inspired by his passion for sustainability, artistry, and the essence of fine dining.
Start the year in the most exclusive way imaginable— with an unforgettable evening aboard a luxury yacht, featuring an intimate dining experience by acclaimed Michelin-Starred Chef Tom Aikens. Your journey begins with a champagne sunset cruise, continues with a private multi-course tasting menu under the stars, and culminates in a serene overnight stay surrounded by the endless beauty of the Indian Ocean.
WHAT AWAITS YOU:
Sunset champagne cruise with caviar & oysters
Michelin-starred dinner dinner curated by Chef Tom Aikens
Wine cellar at sea with onboard sommelier
Private stargazing with Resident Astronomer Aleks
Overnight stay with bespoke turndown
Live music under the stars
Professional drone videography
Sunrise champagne breakfast
Personalised gift from Chef Tom Aikens
CHEF BENJAMIN CHMURA
14 TO 20 FEBRUARY 2025
Chef Benjamin Chmura, the renowned culinary artist from TANTRIS Restaurant, will bring his exceptional gastronomic expertise to the InterContinental Maldives from 14th to 20th February 2025. Known for his innovative approach to blending traditional and contemporary flavors, Chef Chmur’s residency promises a unique culinary experience.
29 DECEMBER 2024 TO 07 JANUARY 2025
Thanos Feskos, Delta’s head chef, excels in experimental cuisine. Over the festive season, he will exclusively be cooking at Intercontinental Maldives, bringing his innovative cuisine to the paradise destination. He leads a team presenting a 12-stage menu featuring innovative fermentation and Scandinavian preservation techniques.
Originally studying financial economics, Thanos discovered his passion for cooking during his military service. After culinary studies and local restaurant jobs, he interned at a restaurant aspiring for a MICHELIN Star. He then worked at the MICHELIN- starred Geranium for three years in various kitchen roles, including patisserie. Following a brief stint at Hytra in Athens, he returned to Geranium as Assistant Head Chef. Now, he oversees the menu at Michelin Star Delta Restaurant.
CHEF THANOS FESKOS
CHEF KUNWAL
15 TO 17 JUNE 2024
Head Chef and owner of the award-winning experiential and sustainable F&B company Moreish by K is in residence at InterContinental Maldives from 15 to 17 June 2024
CHEF MAURO PANEBIANCO
Italian Chef Mauro Panebianco is in residence at InterContinental Maldives to deliver his exquisite cuisine to guests during his The Lighthouse takeover and to share his ‘home made’ pasta secrets in a dedicated Master Class during his stay.
CHEF NELLY
01 TO 04 SEPTEMBER 2023
UK-born Chef Nelly Robinson joins the resort’s culinary team this September.
No stranger to the critiques of The Guide Michelin and Gault & Millau, Robinson creates mouthwatering dishes with innovation and local hooks in his well- accolated restaurant ‘NEL’ in Sydney. His dishes leave room for imagination and anticipation when innocent names of a dish turn into an explosive culinary journey, not just for the taste buds but also for the eye:
Indulge in Kingfish Firebark, Wildfire Spiced Barramundi, or Chef Nelly’s take on Kedgeree, to name just a few of them, naturally fusing into the ocean-inspired setting. Also, lamb, local lobster and truly interesting vegetarian creations are on his delectable menu set at The Lighthouse.
02 TO 08 APRIL 2023
Guests of Maamunagau Island can look forward to be amazed by some serious sushi art, brought to InterContinental Maldives by Pepi Anevski. Chef Pepi is one of the Sushi Rockstars, being awarded with the title of World Sushi Champion and World’s most creative Sushi Master. He has been making – or rather crafting – Sushi all around the world and is visiting our shores this April.
“Sushi is much more than a food creation. Its more of an art which by understanding and respecting the core products gives you amazing results,” Chef Pepi. During his residency from 2nd to 8th April 2023 Sushi Master Chef Pepi will offer an exciting Sushi focused a la carte menu at Café Umi.
CHEF PEPI
ANITA LO
30 DECEMBER 2022 TO 06 JANUARY 2023
Having travelled the world, the US based Michelin Star Chef, Anita Lo loves to mix and fuse flavours, reflecting stories and secrets from her journey and different cultures to become one of the most sought after chefs in America.
“For me, there is nothing better than discovering a new culture through its food. Ingredients tell stories both personal and historic, about the people who cook it, about migration, strife, and the surrounding land.
CRISTINA FIGUEIRA
12 TO 18 OCTOBER 2022
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is delighted to welcome Cristina Figueira, Head Chef El Xato Restaurant in Alicante, Spain. Her cuisine is full of stories, a passion for excellent ingredients and a love for food. Her dishes are inspired by her upbringing on the Mediterranean shores, combining traditional flavours with modern cooking. Chef Cristina Figueira, a Michelin-starred powerhouse, raised a small local restaurant in Alicante to culinary heights, and will share her passion for good food with Maamunagau’s guests during several dinner events.
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