Maldives resort for Foodies you should visit: Lily Beach

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16 October, 2024

As a leading all inclusive resort in Maldives with fantastic dining options Lily Beach Resort & Spa proudly announces its remarkable success at the prestigious Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) Global Culinary Challenge and Exhibition, has held from September 23rd to 25th, 2024.

Competing against talented culinary professionals from across the Maldives, Lily Beach’s exceptional chefs secured multiple awards, underscoring the resort’s reputation for offering world-class and extremely tantalizing dining experiences.

The wins were as follows:

Chef Nuwan Taranga – Chef de Cuisine won
- Top Gold Medal – Best Italian Chef
- Silver Medal – Sea Food – Hot Cooking
- Silver Medal – Traditional Italian Main Dishes
- Bronze Medal – Lamb Hot Cooking
Chef Muhammad Rafly Sofyana – Chef De Partie won
- Silver Medal – Poultry Hot Cooking
Chef Sachith Ushan Samarathunga – Commis won
- Silver Medal – Dress the Cake (Pastry)

Known for its signature All-Inclusive Platinum Plan, Lily Beach has long been celebrated for its diverse and high-quality culinary offerings. The resort boasts four distinct restaurants and four bars, each offering unique dining experiences that have captured the hearts and palates of guests from around the world. The chefs’ triumphs at FHAM are a testament to the culinary expertise and innovation that make Lily Beach a standout destination for food lovers.

With its range of restaurants and bars, guests at the resort enjoy a wealth of dining options. At Lily Maa, weekly themed dinners feature exquisite cheeses, live cooking stations, a dedicated children’s corner, and a gluten-free section, ensuring something for everyone. In the evening, AQVA transforms with its Teppanyaki station, while Vibes serves light meals and drinks throughout the day. Vibes also hosts weekly entertainment, including live music, DJ nights, cultural events, and karaoke.

Les Turquoise D’Aqua, the adults-only infinity pool and bar, serving the resort’s best of the best fine-dining menu, recently received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024, recognized for its exceptional selection of over 70 premium wines.

The FHAM Global Culinary Challenge is one of the Maldives’ most anticipated culinary competitions, bringing together top chefs to showcase their skills in a series of exciting and demanding challenges. This year’s competition was no exception, with fierce talent on display throughout the event. Lily Beach’s culinary team rose to the challenge, taking home prestigious accolades that highlight their creativity, technical mastery, and passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences. These wins further cement the resort’s position as a leader in the Maldives’ luxury dining scene.

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The five-star Lily Beach Resort is located on the 600-metre-long and 110-metre-wide island of Huvahendhoo in South Ari Atoll. Today, Lily Beach Resort and Spa ranks among the leading resorts in the country with Premium All Inclusive, which was the result of an excellent redesign and reconstruction of the hotel. With its Platinum Plan, which includes far more than the traditional package of cocktails, premium brands, champagne and international culinary delights, Lily Beach offers luxury all-inclusive holidays at the highest level. These include two excursions, which can be selected from a wide range of activities, including sunset fishing, snorkelling trips or a visit to a local island.

At your disposal are 125 luxurious villas in five categories. Add to this, the Tamara Spa, Prodivers Diving School, a specialty and main restaurant featuring fine dining, three bars, a shisha lounge, Turtles Kids’ Club, and one of South Ari Atoll’s best house reefs. Guests can also enjoy a diverse entertainment programme with live music and DJs, traditional cultural performances, fish feeding and much more.

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