Lily Beach Resort shines at FHAM 2024 with multiple culinary awards

Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced its outstanding achievements at the prestigious Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) Global Culinary Challenge and Exhibition, held from September 23rd to 25th, 2024.

Competing against top culinary talent from across the Maldives, Lily Beach’s team of exceptional chefs secured numerous awards, reinforcing the resort’s reputation for delivering world-class and mouthwatering dining experiences.

The awards include:

Chef Nuwan Taranga – Chef de Cuisine:

• Top Gold Medal – Best Italian Chef
• Silver Medal – Seafood – Hot Cooking
• Silver Medal – Traditional Italian Main Dishes
• Bronze Medal – Lamb Hot Cooking

Chef Muhammad Rafly Sofyana – Chef de Partie:

• Silver Medal – Poultry Hot Cooking

Chef Sachith Ushan Samarathunga – Commis:

• Silver Medal – Dress the Cake (Pastry)

Renowned for its signature All-Inclusive Platinum Plan, Lily Beach has long been celebrated for its diverse, high-quality culinary offerings. The resort features four distinct restaurants and four bars, each providing a unique dining experience that has won the hearts of guests from around the world. The chefs’ recent victories at FHAM are a testament to the exceptional skill and creativity that make Lily Beach a premier destination for food enthusiasts.

With a wide variety of dining options, guests at Lily Beach enjoy an abundance of culinary experiences. The main restaurant, Lily Maa, hosts weekly themed dinners featuring exquisite cheeses, live cooking stations, a dedicated children’s corner, and gluten-free selections. In the evenings, AQVA offers Teppanyaki, while Vibes serves light meals and beverages throughout the day, alongside hosting weekly entertainment like live music, DJ nights, cultural events, and karaoke.

Les Turquoise D’Aqua, the adults-only infinity pool and bar, showcases the resort’s finest dining menu and was recently honoured with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024 for its remarkable selection of over 70 premium wines.

The FHAM Global Culinary Challenge is one of the Maldives’ most highly anticipated culinary competitions, drawing top chefs to demonstrate their skills in a range of exciting and challenging events. This year’s competition saw fierce talent, and Lily Beach’s culinary team rose to the occasion, earning prestigious accolades that showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and dedication to delivering unforgettable dining experiences. These victories further solidify the resort’s position as a leader in luxury dining in the Maldives.