This October, W Maldives will host a two-night culinary event as part of its Flavours Unscripted series, featuring three chefs from Bali: Benjamin Cross, Stephen Moore, and Chris Smith.
The dinners on October 18 and 20, 2025, will take place at Fire, the beachfront smokehouse, and Fish, the overwater restaurant, and will focus on open-fire cooking and locally sourced ingredients.
Benjamin Cross, executive chef at Mason and Bar Vera, brings Mediterranean influences, Stephen Moore of Shelter combines Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, and Chris Smith of Red Gunpowder blends French techniques with Indian spices and Balinese produce.
The first dinner at Fire will include dishes such as wagyu ribeye and smoked duck, while the second at Fish will feature seafood including line-caught fish pilpil and lobster risoni.
W Maldives, in the North Ari Atoll, is a 25-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport. The resort has 77 private villas with plunge pools and ocean access. Guests can book the Stay, Dine, and Fly package, which includes breakfast, a three-course dinner, and roundtrip seaplane transfers.
For more information, visit W Maldives.
