Anantara Veli Empowers the Women of Culinary in the Fourth Year of its Guest Chef Series

An adult-only sanctuary set amid crystalline lagoon waters, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort unveils an inspired celebration of culinary artistry with its fourth Michelin Star Guest Chef Series, featuring an exceptional all-female lineup.

All-Female Culinary Lineup
- For the first time, the series features an exclusive roster of women chefs from across the globe.
- Purpose: to spotlight female voices in gastronomy and inspire both guests and resident chefs in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Chefs & Signatures
- Caterina Ceraudo (Italy) – Calabrian-rooted cuisine, honoring land and heritage with modern Italian creativity.
- Gabriela Chamorro (Dubai) – Bold, cosmopolitan flair; standout dish: Buñuelo with tuna tartare, guava jam, and black garlic aioli.
- Kelly Rangama (France) – Top Chef France winner; blends Creole heritage with French refinement, e.g. Rougail Saucisse.
- Emily Roux (UK) – From the legendary Roux family; elegant French-inspired cuisine, e.g. Seared John Dory with beurre blanc.
- Nao Motohashi (Japan) – Precision-driven Japanese gastronomy, balancing purity, harmony, and artistry.
- Iris Jordan Martin (Spain) – Young Chef Award 2025 winner, Restaurant Ansils.
- Ash Valenzuela-Heeger (UK) – Riverine Rabbit, Birmingham.
- Niyati Rao (India) – Chef at Ekaa, Bombay, known for inventive Indian cuisine.

Guest Experiences
- Collaborative dinners with resident chefs.
- Cooking classes and long-table dinners hosted by the resort.
- Each residency blends storytelling with food, allowing guests to connect with the chefs’ inspirations.

Resort Context
- Anantara Veli is an adult-only sanctuary amid lagoon waters in the Maldives.
- The series reinforces the resort’s positioning as a hub for immersive culinary artistry and cultural exchange.