MALDIVES, 19 October 2022 – From the 9th to the 12th October 2022, Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge took place concurrently adjacent to the Exhibition, with the endorsement from the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (World chefs – WACS). The four days  gastronomical-fest hosted over 700 competitors and 70 resorts competing from across the Maldives.

Reethi Beach Resort took part in 7 categories and proudly brought home 7 medals at this year’s event, under the guidance of our Executive Chef Farish Mukhthar. The culinary team from Reethi Beach showcased exemplary skills and their passion towards forging flavorful cuisines that’s  assured to enhance our guests gastronomical experiences, here at the property.

The four competing chefs and their awards are:

• Dishan Diluka, won the silver medal out of 179 participants in the Vegetarian Dish category.
• Dishan Diluka, won the bronze medal out of 247 participants in the Hot Cooking Fish Fillet category.
• Shehan Maduwantha, won the silver medal out of 260 participants in the Hot cooking Beef category.
• Shehan Maduwantha, won the bronze medal out of 247 participants in the Hot Cooking Fish Fillet category.
• Prabath Rathnayake, won the bronze medal out 322 participants in the Hot Cooking Poultry category.
• Prabath Rathnayake, won the bronze medal out of 228 participants in the Creative Salad category.
• Mangala Weerasinghe, won the bronze medal out of 194 participants in the Decorative Cake category.

Reethi Beach Resort proudly welcomed its awardees from this years’ event with a grand welcome put togther by the management and staff, for reassuring Reethi Beach’s place in the Maldivian culinary world. We wish our chefs the very best and hope to see more from their passion for cooking, in the years to come.

The dedicated travel connoisseurs of Reethi Beach Resort are on hand to tailor the trip of a lifetime for our prospective guests. For more information on Reethi Beach Resort please visit www.reethibeach.com. For reservations, please email [email protected] or call +9606602626

ABOUT REETHI BEACH RESORT    

Reethi Beach boasts over 20 years of hospitality in the Maldives, located in the idyllic Baa Atoll, the only UNESCO biosphere in the Maldivian archipelago. The island is a pioneer in the atoll for sustainable tourism and has recently been awarded the Green Globe Certification, demonstrating the long-term environmental commitments of the resort. It offers a wide array of timeless experiences, from swimming in the infamous Hanifaru Bay to catch a glimpse of the gentle giants that resides within the turquoise blue waters, which promises true escapism. Our adventurous connoisseurs seek Reethi Beach Resort, not merely for its aura of a paradise island, but for the extraordinary way they feel when in residence here at our property. Reethi Beach Resort serves as a venerated oasis for travelers, guests and families alike.