Velassaru Maldives has emerged as a shining star at the highly anticipated Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge. This Exhibition was hosted in the Maldives Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall and the Maldives National University (MNU) from May 12th to 15th.
The event, which brought together culinary maestros from around the world, witnessed an extraordinary display of skill, creativity, and culinary excellence. Velassaru Maldives’ culinary team, led by Chef Vincent Tan, delivered a stellar performance. The team secured multiple accolades across various categories. In total, Velassaru Maldives garnered 20 awards. This includes 11 Gold, 6 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication to culinary artistry.
The winners from Velassaru Maldives included:
- Subeesh Chundaran (Demi Chef de Partie) : Best Dish in Hot Cooking Beef / Omelet (Gold), Gold in Hot Cooking Beef, Lamb, Lobster and Bronze in Hot Cooking Fish.
- Juliana Azmi (Commis Chef) : Champion in Team Challange (Gold), Gold in Dessert as well as Silver in Cake Decoration.
- San Jeewa Ranasingha (Commis Chef) : Champion in Team Challange (Gold) Best Dish in Hot Cooking Beef and Bronze in Maldivian Dish
- Rabiul Miah (Commis Chef) : Runner Up in Creative Salad (Gold) and Silver in Hot Cooking Poultry.
- Robel Miah (Commi Chef) : Runner Up in Creative Salad (Gold) as well as Silver in Hot Cooking Poultry.
- Fricilia Arvianti (Commis Chef) : Silver in Dessert Display.
These remarkable achievements underscore Velassaru Maldives’ commitment to culinary excellence and innovation. This Culinary Challenge serves as a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of the culinary landscape. Velassaru Maldives’ participation in the event not only highlights its culinary prowess. It also showcases its unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled dining experiences to its guests. As Velassaru Maldives continues to push the boundaries of culinary innovation, guests can look forward to indulging in a myriad of gastronomic delights crafted with precision, passion, and creativity by the resort’s talented culinary team.
