This Diwali, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will welcome pioneering Indian chef and restaurateur Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star, for a four day culinary residency from 7 to 9 November 2026. For the occasion, Kochhar will bring the culinary identity of his acclaimed London restaurant Kanishka by Atul Kochhar to the shores of the Indian Ocean, presenting his contemporary interpretation of India’s rich and diverse regional cuisine at Helios.
Atul Kochhar is a pioneering Indian chef and restaurateur, known for being the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star.
The culinary residency will take place from 7 to 9 November 2026.
The event will feature a contemporary interpretation of India's rich and diverse regional cuisine.
The residency will be held at Helios, located in Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.