Dining with the Stars returns for its 12th edition, bringing JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs chefs to Diamonds Resorts in the Maldives, Zanzibar and Kenya. Throughout the 2026–2027 winter season, the project connects distinctive culinary identities with three Indian Ocean destinations.
Dining with the Stars Returns for Its 12th Edition in the Maldives, Zanzibar and Kenya
Celebrating a Lasting Culinary Partnership
This year, we celebrate the 12th anniversary of Dining with the Stars, a gastronomic initiative created by Planhotel Hospitality Group in collaboration with JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs and Martino Crespi Events.
Over the past decade, more than 250 JRE chefs have graced the kitchens of Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi Island resorts, each bringing their creativity, skill and passion to create memorable culinary moments. This cooperation has evolved into a hallmark of Planhotel Hospitality Group.
The project celebrates a longstanding partnership through exceptional dining, distinctive landscapes and a shared commitment to sustainability and preserving the natural beauty of its destinations. For guests, it offers the opportunity to meet the chefs and discover the stories and traditions behind their cooking.
Three Destinations, a Shared Passion for Gastronomy
The Maldives
At Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi, an international line-up of JRE chefs brings a variety of culinary perspectives to the Maldives. Each stay introduces a different restaurant’s identity, giving guests the opportunity to explore new flavours and cooking styles during their island holiday.
Zanzibar
Nine chefs from seven Italian JRE restaurants will take part in the Zanzibar programme, running from 21 December 2026 to 28 March 2027. Their culinary identities span Tuscany, Veneto, Umbria, Lake Como, Basilicata and the influences of Sicily and Brianza, offering guests a journey through the diversity of contemporary Italian gastronomy.
Kenya
At Coral Beach Restaurant at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, seven JRE chefs will take turns from 21 December 2026 to 28 March 2027. Representing restaurants in Romania, Croatia, France, the United Kingdom, Montenegro, Belgium and Switzerland, the programme brings together regional traditions and personal interpretations from across Europe.
A Meeting of People, Places and Culinary Ideas
At the heart of Dining with the Stars is an exchange between visiting chefs, resort teams and guests. Each chef brings the knowledge and character of their own restaurant into a different setting, creating opportunities to share ideas, techniques and experiences.
Across the Maldives, Zanzibar and Kenya, the 12th edition continues this shared story of culinary curiosity and hospitality, inviting guests to make gastronomy part of their journey.