Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin at Coco Bodu Hithi

We have partnered with Michelin star chef, Tom Kitchin, to bring his culinary skills to host two exclusive dinners at Coco Bodu Hithi this October. 

As part of the collaboration, Tom Kitchin will host the exclusive dinners, which will offer a six course tasting menu at our award winning restaurant, Aqua. Working alongside the restaurant’s existing team of esteemed chefs, the menu will showcase the best of local ingredients and offer a twist on Maldivian cuisine, reflective of Tom’s renowned cooking style. Tom will host these dinners during the second week of October, giving guests the chance to experience first-hand, his passion for working with only the finest, fresh ingredients to create outstanding, innovative dishes. Tom’s signature dishes will also remain on the menu on a seasonal basis, giving even more guests the opportunity to try flavours inspired by his passion for fine food and seasonality.

The unique menu will take inspiration from dishes that are much-loved at Tom’s Michelin star restaurant, The Kitchin in Edinburgh, but will feature the wonderful produce available on our island. 
Speaking of the collaboration, Tom Kitchin said: “Travelling always leaves me feeling inspired to create new dishes – I love having the opportunity to learn about local produce and local cuisines. That’s why I’m thrilled to be bringing my philosophy, knowledge and passion to the luxury resort of Coco Bodu Hithi and having the chance to learn from the expert chefs there.

“Aqua has an incredible reputation for great seafood in the Maldives and I look forward to working alongside Executive Chef, Steven Hill and his team to try and draw inspiration from the wonderful seafood they have access to. The fresh langoustines, scallops, clams and oysters from Scotland’s shores are among some of my favourite ingredients to work with, so I’m keen to see what the Maldives has to offer.”