Maldives, 3 March 2026 – An upcoming culinary collaboration in the Maldives will feature double Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Servetto, who will present a series of dining experiences focused on environmentally conscious cuisine. Hosted in partnership with Atmosphere Core, the events will take place in two underwater restaurants and centre on a concept described as “Garden-to-Sea Immersion”, reflecting principles of circular cuisine and reduced waste.

Chef Servetto is scheduled to lead lunch and dinner services at Only BLU at OBLU SELECT Lobigili from 7 to 9 May 2026, followed by appearances at M6m (Minus Six Metres) at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO from 12 to 14 May 2026. The programme will also include a crab-focused dining experience at HUDHU BAY at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO. Across the underwater venues, menus will be presented as five-course meals, developed in collaboration with the Atmosphere Core culinary team.

The dishes are expected to highlight locally sourced ingredients, including hydroponically grown produce from Maadhoo Island, vegetables from regional farms and seafood sourced from the Indian Ocean. The approach reflects an emphasis on ingredient traceability and environmental considerations within menu development.

Chef Servetto, who was born and trained in Liguria, Italy, is recognised for a cooking style that combines technical precision with a focus on simplicity and ingredient-led preparation. He holds both a Michelin Red Star and a Michelin Green Star and is noted as the only chef in Liguria to have received Red Stars at two separate restaurants. His work often centres on reducing waste and making full use of available ingredients.

The collaboration forms part of a broader initiative by Atmosphere Core to incorporate more sustainable practices into its food and beverage operations. According to the organisation, this includes a focus on circular cooking methods and closer alignment with locally available resources.

The venues themselves contribute to the overall dining concept. Only BLU, one of the larger underwater restaurants in the Maldives, features wide viewing panels offering views of surrounding marine life, while M6m provides a smaller, more enclosed dining environment located approximately six metres below sea level. In both cases, the setting is intended to complement the dining experience without additional decorative elements.

Located within reach of Velana International Airport, both OBLU SELECT Lobigili and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO are positioned as accessible destinations for visitors to the Maldives. The collaboration reflects a broader trend within the hospitality sector towards combining culinary experiences with sustainability-focused practices.