Two-Michelin-starred chef and Gault & Millau Chef of the Year 2025, Benjamin Peifer, brings his fusion of Palatinate and Japanese cuisine to Olive. With no fixed menu, the evening unfolds around bold, fire-roasted flavours and his own instinct in the kitchen – guided simply by trust in the chef.
Two evenings are offered across the festive season, each opening with a meet-and-greet before dinner begins. The first is a four-course sitting; the second extends to five courses, giving the evening a little more room to unfold.
Both nights draw on Chef Peifer’s izakaya-style approach, fusing Palatinate and Japanese technique into bold, fire-roasted dishes. With no set menu, the evening is guided by his own instinct in the kitchen – an invitation to trust the chef, course by course.
The longer sitting also offers an optional wine pairing for guests who’d like to go deeper into the courses. Seats are limited on both dates, and best suited to guests who enjoy discovery over predictability.
Date: 20 December – 1 January
At Kandolhu Maldives, beneath wide Maldivian skies and beside gentle glistening waters, the season unfolds as a celebration of togetherness, fine dining, island ritual, and quiet discovery. From Christmas traditions to elegant dinners beneath the stars, Kandolhu invites you into days and nights shaped by warmth, meaningful moments, and the intrinsic nature of island life. More detail
Date: Wednesday 14 and Monday 19 October 2026
Join Fabrizio Zanetti, Gault-Millau’s Rising Star of the Year 2024, for a highly exclusive series of fine dining events. This is a rare opportunity to taste Chef Zanetti’s celebrated culinary artistry in the serene setting of Kandolhu Maldives. More detail 
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Kandolhu Maldives
North Ari Atoll
Republic of Maldives
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