This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dining with the Stars, a gastronomic initiative created by the 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 both Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi Island resorts, each bringing their unique creativity, skill and passion to create unforgettable culinary moments. This cooperation has evolved into a true hallmark of Planhotel Hospitality Group.

The 2025 edition of “Dining with the Stars” is meant to be the most spectacular yet, with renowned chefs unveiling one-of-a-kind dishes that promise to delight the senses in a setting of tropical magic.

This is not just an event — it’s an experience that celebrates our excellent and long-lasting partnership and the best of what the Maldives has to offer: world-class dining, breathtaking landscapes, and a commitment to sustainability that ensures the natural beauty of these islands endures for years to come.

The dates

• From the 23rd of December to the 5th of January - Chef FEDERICO PETTENUZZO from Italy

• From the 6th to the 19th of January - Chef MARK CAPTEIN from The Netherlands

• From the 20th of January to the 2nd of February - Chef JAKOB PINTAR from Slovenia

• From the 3rd to the 16th of February - Chef VLADISLAV PENOV from Bulgaria

• From the 17th of February to the 2nd of March - Chefs PABLO SÁNCHEZ & GONZALO ZARCERO from Spain

• From the 3rd to the 16th of March - Chef NICOLAI P. WIEDMER from Germany

• From the 17th to the 30th of March - Chef ANTE UDOVIČIĆ from Croatia

• From the 31st of March to the 13th of April - Chef PASCAL MELLIGER from Switzerland

• From the 14th to the 27th of April - Chef ANDREAS HERBST from Austria