Canareef Resort Maldives achieved a remarkable milestone at the Food and Hospitality  Asia Maldives Global Culinary Challenge 2025 (FHAM 2025), with the resort's culinary  team securing an impressive 10 awards while the housekeeping team made their debut  appearance in the prestigious competition. 

The three-day competition, held from September 7th to 9th in Malé, brought together  the finest culinary talents from across the region. Canareef's seven participating chefs  competed across multiple categories, showcasing their skills and creativity against top tier competition, while the housekeeping team reached a new milestone by entering  the honeymoon bed decoration category for the very first time. 

The resort's culinary team delivered exceptional results across diverse categories: 

Rachindi Anjana emerged as a standout performer, clinching the Gold medal in  Poultry Hot Cooking, demonstrating mastery in one of the competition's most  challenging categories. 

Ashan Chanika proved his versatility by securing 1 Silver medal in Vegetable Carving  and 3 Bronze medals across various categories including Appetizers, Lamb Hot  Cooking, and Beef Hot Cooking.

Ashok contributed significantly to the team's success with 3 Bronze medals, while  Arvind Singh and Sanity Lahiru each earned 1 Bronze medal, showcasing the depth  of talent within Canareef's culinary brigade. 

The awards spanned a comprehensive range of culinary arts, reflecting the team's well rounded expertise: 

• Gold: Poultry Hot Cooking 

• Silver: Vegetable Carving 

• Bronze: Appetizers Hot or Cold (2), Lamb Hot Cooking, Beef Hot Cooking (2),  Artistic Pastry Showpieces, Three Course Meals, and Revello Creative Dessert 

This diverse collection of accolades demonstrates Canareef's commitment to  excellence across all aspects of hospitality, from culinary arts to guest services. 

Mohamed Jaish Ibrahim, General Manager of Canareef Resort Maldives, expressed his  pride: "Congratulations to our incredible Chefs Team on winning these well-deserved  medals! Your dedication, creativity, and passion for excellence have truly paid off. This  achievement reflects hard work and teamwork, and we couldn't be prouder. Thank you  for inspiring us all and raising the bar so high and making Canareef team proud." 

Echoing this sentiment, Deepak Kannan, Assistant General Manager of Canareef Resort  Maldives, added: "Congratulations team for the medals and also for the participation.  Team housekeeping too. First time for housekeeping to participate and we are glad  that they had an exposure to this event this year. More to come for sure. Well done  team culinary and housekeeping." 

The success at FHAM 2025 reinforces Canareef Resort Maldives' growing reputation as  a quality destination for guests seeking exceptional experiences in the Indian Ocean. 

Located in the pristine Addu Atoll, the southernmost region of the Maldives, Canareef offers guests an unparalleled tropical escape. The resort features 271 spacious beach  villas set against turquoise waters and expansive sandy beaches. 

Beyond accommodation, Canareef is renowned for its expansive 4.5 km stretch of lush tropical island, offering guests the rare opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Maldives on foot or by bicycle, fully immersing themselves in the tranquil surroundings. The resort also boasts unique connectivity to a nearby local island via a footbridge, bringing the authentic Maldivian way of life to guests' fingertips, offering a access to 25 unique dive spots, making it an ideal destination for both culinary and  marine adventures. 

The recent FHAM 2025 participation marks an important milestone for Canareef,  showcasing the resort's commitment to excellence across all departments while  building toward future competitive success.