Cora Cora Maldives has announced that Celebrity Chef Mauro Panebianco will be arriving for a 10-day experience from March 19th to March 28th, bringing Mediterranean flavors to the luxury Maldivian resort. Chef Panebianco plans to take Cora Cora guests on a journey of indulgent simplicity using fresh, seasonal ingredients executed in a modern and sophisticated style. Chef Mauro has gained a stellar reputation at Moscow's Cantinetta Antinori since its opening in 2004, and he has worked in several renowned Italian venues before working in Russia.

Chef Mauro was born in Busto Arsizio, a city in northern Italy, where he spent many hours at his uncle's restaurant and developed a fascination with the restaurant world. He studied at the Institute of Hotel Restaurant Business in the city of Stresa and practiced his skills in other establishments. Chef Mauro's goal is to bring only positive emotions to guests, combining a passion for new experiences and a love for cuisine that brings joy.

Chef Mauro has won several awards and has been a guest chef at various hotel events in the Maldives over the past five years. In 2021, he was awarded Chef of the Year in the Keeper of the Classics category at the Restaurant Industry's Palm Branch Awards.