Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced the impressive awards won by the hotel’s in-house chef, Nuwan Tharanga Eakanayake, at the recently concluded Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition & International Culinary Competition. The 18th edition of the exhibition was held in Malé in May and was organised by the Darubargahe Exhibition Hall, Usfasgandu and Maldives National University (MNU).
Chef Nuwan and the Lily team participated in six competitions and won the top gold medal for hot cooking lamb, and five bronze medals in the remaining competitions. Lily Beach has always maintained its position as a leader in the culinary aspect of the industry, especially due to the common consensus in the market that Lily Beach’s food is delicious. As the first major all-inclusive resort in the Maldives, Lily Beach is proud to lead the industry to new heights. This year marks the milestone of Lily Beach’s 30th anniversary, and these awards for the team members and the recognition for the resort are a testament to the great achievements the resort has made over the past decades.
With its popular Platinum All-Inclusive plan, Lily Beach has paved the way to set the benchmark as an internationally recognised resort offering exquisite culinary indulgence. Sourcing the finest and freshest ingredients from overseas, the management and F&B team are always committed to providing only the highest quality luxury items to guests and team during their stay at the resort.
Under the consistent guidance of the resort’s Executive Chef, Michele Antonio Totaro, the Lily Beach team has been working hard to raise the bar in terms of culinary deliciousness, variety and overall luxury served at this award-winning all-inclusive resort in the Maldives. Totaro said, “I believe that every guest deserves to enjoy the finest ingredients and the finest flavors. Whether I’m creating an à la carte dish or curating one of our famous buffets, it is my passion to ensure that every bite is a celebration of flavor and quality. Our culinary team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable dining experiences that delight the senses across borders.”
Known for its tradition of developing world-class chefs, the Culinary Challenge is endorsed by the World Association of Chefs (WACS) and internationally recognised as the World Chef Competition, and has always stood out as the highlight of the event. This year’s prestigious judging panel included 24 judges from over 15 countries, including Project Director Alan Palmer, a chef with over 50 years’ experience and an honorary life member of WACS.
The management and team are proud of Chef Nuwan’s incredible achievement and extend their sincere gratitude to all participants and organizers who contributed to the success of the event.
Lily Beach has some fantastic events planned over the coming months, including culinary events, so if you’d like to see what they have to offer, check out their website at the link below. here.
