Awarded luxury resort situated on its own island in the Maldives, Kandolhu Maldives is excited to announce that the month of December is going to be a period of an unforgettable culinary experience. Celebrated chef Benjamin Peifer, winner of Gault & Millau's Chef of the Year 2025, will offer two nights of unique gourmet experience with some of the tastiest meals prepared by Benjamin Peifer.
One of the best German chefs, Benjamin Peifer gained popularity due to his unusual and innovative style of cooking, which combines regional ingredients and flavors with the art of Japanese cuisine. Being a supporter of grilling and cooking over open fire, Benjamin Peifer always manages to make the product stand out by enhancing its flavors with rich and sophisticated aromas. Therefore, during their stay in one of the most luxurious resorts in the Maldives, guests at Kandolhu Maldives will be able to get acquainted with Benjamin Peifer's unique style of cooking and taste the dishes prepared by him.
The inspiring culinary career of Benjamin Peifer, a chef who has been able to carve out a prominent niche for himself among other highly skilled chefs of Germany, is one that has seen him rise through hard work and determination to become one of the country’s top talents. What started off as a baker by profession changed course when Peifer found out that the career path was not quite what he wanted. He then ventured into the domain of gastronomy, discovering a passion in the art of creating fine dining experiences. Benjamin Peifer honed his cooking skills through working in many renowned institutions, including famous restaurants like Zum Schwanen and Ketschauer Hof. It is worth noting that it was in 2017 that he established a restaurant known as Intense located in Wachenheim, Germany, with his wife, Bettina Peifer. It should be noted that it is at the restaurant that he combines the rich cuisine of Palatinate with high precision and elegance associated with Japanese haute cuisine. At Intense, Bettina Peifer works as the maitre d' and sommelier. Currently, Intense has two Michelin stars and is seen as one of the best dining places in Germany. The cuisine of the restaurant reflects the approach of the chef, which involves experimenting with traditional local dishes by deconstructing and reconstructing them, demonstrating how ordinary products can become incredible culinary works of art in the hands of experienced and passionate chefs.
Within the framework of this unusual cooperation, Kandolhu Maldives will host two distinct culinary events, during which the skills and talent of the chef will be shown to the fullest. The first event, scheduled for 26 December, is the exclusive four-course dinner, specially created by the chef. During this event, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the cuisine created according to the philosophy of the chef.
What sets the chef’s style apart is his signature "no menu, trust the chef" experience. Instead of choosing among available dishes according to the dinner menu, here the idea is to leave your choice in the hands of the chef and enjoy the culinary delights he has imagined for you. By relying on his intuition and creativity along with seasonal produce, the master craftsman offers a one-of-a-kind experience that is pure delight for lovers of fine food and good cooking.
Such luxurious culinary experience can only blend perfectly well with the prestige of Kandolhu Maldives Resort. The meeting of these two is just perfect: the combination of luxury and uniqueness at its best. Be it for a romantic retreat or even during a festival celebration, guests are sure to enjoy the Michelin starred food experience at this remarkable destination. As there will be limited seats available for both the events, guests and food lovers are highly recommended to book their seats ahead of time. Undoubtedly, this event will definitely turn out to be one of the highlights of the season for those who love to relish delicious food amid the stunning surroundings of the Maldives.
