Ayada Maldives got big wins at Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024
Maldives for foodies
29 May, 2024
As one of the best gourmet getaway Ayada Maldives tasted the pleasure of big wins at the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024, securing nine awards. The prestigious event, which showcases culinary talent from around the globe, featured an impressive display of skill, creativity, and culinary prowess.
The Ayada Maldives culinary team won accolades across several categories:
- Maldivian Dish Competition – Top Gold Award: Chef Pradeep Pathirana (Executive Sous Chef)
- Hot Cooking – Poultry Competition Gold Award: Chef Manoj Asanka
- Hot Cooking – Seafood “A” Competition – Silver Award: Chef Nilanka Gayashan
- Hot Cooking – Lobster Competition – Silver Award: Chef Nilanka Gayashan
- Hot Cooking – Lamb Competition – Silver Award: Chef Shashi Surendra
- Hot Cooking – Fish Fillet Competition Bronze Award: Chef Misdar
- Vegetarian Dish Competition – Bronze Award: Chef Misdar
- Creative Salad Competition – Bronze Award: Chef Manoj Asanka
- Hot Cooking – Beef Competition – Bronze Award: Chef Shashi Surendra
About resort: Ayada Maldives is a luxury resort located amid a pristine reef within the southern rim of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in southern Maldives. Remotely located 30 km from the equator, Ayada is the first Turkish themed resort in the Maldives that offers 122 spacious villas and suites, with private pools, butler service and thoughtful five-star detailing. Food lovers can explore the eight restaurants, while those seeking complete relaxation will find their haven in the large spa which boasts a Turkish Hammam and eight private treatment villas. The main goal of the company is high-quality vacation, beautiful nature, amazing design and exceptional service, and we are absolutely sure that Ayada is on the right way
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