The Lifestyle Food Event comes back to Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi. From December to April, this one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience will feature the wonderful culinary talents of different JRE’s chefs from around the world.
12 years of "Dining with the Stars"
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21 December 2026 – 13 April 2027Arthuruga & Thudufushi Maldives
This year we celebrate the 12th 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.
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.
FLAVOURS OF THE FUTURE: JRE-CHEFS SHAPING TOMORROW'S CULINARY SCENE
The dates
- From the 21st of December to the 3rd of January – Chef Fabio Mecchina from Italy
- From the 4th of January to the 17th of January – Chef Patrick Jenal from Germany
- From the 18th of January to the 31st of January – Chef Chiel de Groot from the Netherlands
- From the 1st of February to the 14th of February – Chefs Robert Dickson and Ricardo Ehni from Peru
- From the 15th of February to the 28th of February – Chef Boštjan Rakar from Slovenia
- From the 1st of March to the 14th of March – Chef José Antonio Medina from Spain
- From the 15th of March to the 28th of March – Chef Philipp Dyczek from Austria
