Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is set to welcome renowned Indian chef and restaurateur Atul Kochhar for a special culinary residency from 7 to 9 November 2026, coinciding with the Diwali celebrations.
The residency will bring Kochhar’s contemporary approach to Indian cuisine to Helios, offering guests an opportunity to explore India’s rich regional food traditions in the setting of the Maldives.
A Culinary Residency Inspired by India
Atul Kochhar is known for bringing India’s diverse regional cuisines to an international audience.
The chef became the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star, earning his first star in 2001 and another in 2007.
With more than three decades of experience, Kochhar has developed a culinary style that combines traditional Indian flavours with modern techniques.
During his residency at Patina Maldives, this approach will be showcased through a menu inspired by the regional cuisines and culinary traditions of India.
Contemporary Indian Cuisine at Helios
Kochhar will bring the culinary philosophy of his London restaurant, Kanishka by Atul Kochhar, to Helios at Patina Maldives.
The menu will highlight India’s regional diversity while using contemporary cooking techniques and carefully selected ingredients.
The dishes will remain connected to their cultural roots while reflecting Kochhar’s modern interpretation of Indian cuisine.
The island setting will also play a role in the experience. At Patina Maldives, the chef’s culinary style will meet the natural surroundings of the Indian Ocean and the multicultural atmosphere of the Fari Islands.
Celebrating Diwali in the Maldives
Taking place during Diwali, the residency offers guests an opportunity to celebrate the Festival of Lights through food and shared dining experiences.
Diwali is a time for families and communities to come together. At Patina Maldives, the celebration will connect Indian culinary traditions with the resort’s creative and multicultural approach.
Guests can discover the flavours and stories behind India’s regional cuisines while enjoying the island setting of the Maldives.
Atul Kochhar’s Global Culinary Journey
Kochhar has built an international career spanning more than 30 years.
He leads the Atul Kochhar Hospitality Group, which includes restaurants such as Kanishka in Mayfair, Vaasu and Sindhu in Marlow, Riwaz in Beaconsfield, Masalchi in Wembley Park, Indian Essence in Petts Wood and Essence in Tunbridge Wells.
His culinary philosophy focuses on India’s regional diversity, traditional cooking methods and contemporary techniques.
Culinary Discovery at Patina Maldives
The residency forms part of Patina Maldives’ wider culinary programme, which brings together different cultures, creative disciplines and perspectives.
Through Atul Kochhar’s cooking, guests can explore the depth of Indian cuisine while experiencing a special Diwali celebration in the Maldives.
For food lovers planning a Maldives holiday in November, the residency adds another distinctive culinary experience to the destination’s growing gastronomic scene.
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