Velassaru Maldives, the epitome of Maldivian luxury hospitality, emerged as a shining star at the much-anticipated Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge, held from 12th to 15th May 2024 at the prestigious Dhalubarge Exhibition Hall at Usfasgandu Maldives National University (MNU).
Bringing together culinary masters from around the world, the event witnessed an extraordinary display of skill, creativity and culinary excellence. Velasaru Maldives’ culinary team led by Chef Vincent Tan delivered an outstanding performance and won multiple awards in various categories. Velasaru His Maldives won a total of 20 awards, including 11 gold medals, 6 silver medals and 3 bronze medals, highlighting the team’s outstanding talent and dedication to culinary artistry.
The winners from Velasaru Maldives are:
Amyra Sampath (Demi Chef de Partie):
- Best Asian Noodle (Gold)
- Best Vegetarian Dish (High Silver Award) o Silver Award for Hot Lamb Cooking
- Silver Medal for Cooked Fish or Bronze Medal for Cooked Beef
Subish Chundaran (Demi Chef de Partie):
- Best Hot Cooking Beef/Omelette (Gold)
- Cooking beef hot makes money
- There is money in hot cooking of lamb meat.
- Lobster gold cooked hot
- Bronze award in the cooked fish category
Juliana Azmi (Commis Chef):
- Team Challenge Winner (Gold)
- dessert gold
- cake decoration silver
Sanjeewa Ranasingha (Committee Chef):
- Team Challenge Winner (Gold)
- Best dish for beef hot cooking
- maldivian cuisine bronze
Rabiul Mia (Comischef):
- Creative Salad Category Grand Prize (Gold)
Robel Mia (Comischef):
- Creative salad category runner-up (gold)
- Silver in high temperature cooking of chicken
Frisilia Alvianti (Chef Comis):
- dessert display silver
These notable achievements highlight Velasaru Maldives’ commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.
Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge is a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of the culinary world in the Maldives and beyond. Velasaru Maldives’ participation in this event not only highlights its culinary prowess, but also its unwavering commitment to providing guests with an unparalleled dining experience. Velasaru Maldives continues to push the boundaries of culinary innovation and guests can look forward to indulging in a myriad of delicacies crafted with precision, passion and creativity by the resort’s talented culinary team .
