Chef Frank Fol brings plant-based gastronomy programme to ananea Madivaru Maldives
ananea Madivaru recently hosted internationally acclaimed Chef Frank Fol, founder of We’re Smart World, for an exclusive culinary experience at the new luxury twin-island resort. The event marked an important milestone in the resort’s evolving gastronomy scene, which already boasts an impressive lineup offering nine world class restaurants onsite.
The experience brought together the ananea Madivaru cookery team, led by Executive Chef Jonathan Duiker, for an in-depth exploration of plant-forward cuisine with Belgian Chef Frank Fol.
Known as a visionary throughout the global culinary stage, Chef Frank Fol is a pioneer of vegetable-first gastronomy, creating We’re Smart World to bring organisations and people together for a healthier, more sustainable focused future in the food industry.
Throughout a week-long event series at ananea Madivaru, Chef Frank Fol worked closely with the ananea’s culinary team, sharing techniques, mindset and creative approaches that place vegetables at the centre of modern gastronomy.
Those visiting ananea Madivaru in the coming months won’t miss out as plant-focused dishes from the experience will soon inspire a selection of brand new vegetarian and vegan offerings across all ananea Madivaru restaurant offerings, including special items such as:
- Pumpkin risotto with brussels sprouts carpaccio and fresh horseradish
- Cauliflower steak with five spices, cauliflower emulsion and pea cress
- Carpaccio of beef tomato with avocado and watermelon
- Grilled beef tomato steak with aubergine and thyme caviar
- BBQ oyster mushroom with soy, leek, orange and fried green banana
Martin Snee, Resort Manager at ananea Madivaru said, “We believe that exceptional cuisine has the power to inspire, to educate, and to create lasting emotional connections. Chef Frank Fol’s vision and commitment to vegetable-led gastronomy aligns deeply with our values of conscious luxury, authenticity and innovation.”
Chef Frank Fol said, “I am truly happy to inspire the ananea Madivaru kitchen team with Executive Chef Jonathan leading the way, through the We’re Smart® Think Vegetables! Think Fruits! philosophy. This feels like the beginning of a meaningful collaboration and an exciting evolution for the resort.”
Dining at ananea Madivaru has always been a journey of discovery, with guests spoiled for choice as this foodie destination offers something for everyone, now with a renewed wave of plant-focused philosophy and flavour, the resort is truly a celebration of global cuisine.
