Como Cocoa Island Welcomes Federico Tidu as New Executive Chef
COMO Cocoa Island is delighted to announce the appointment of Federico Tidu as its new Executive Chef. With a career rooted in Michelin-standard establishments, award-winning restaurants, and luxury resorts, Chef Tidu brings a wealth of experience and creativity to COMO Cocoa Island.
Hailing from the Italian island of Sardinia located in the Mediterranean Sea, Chef Tidu began his culinary journey at the age of 13, cultivating a deep appreciation for the fresh, local produce of his homeland. The balanced, vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine continues to influence his cooking style and philosophy to this day.
Chef Tidu's achievements include the prestigious Chef Hat Award from the Australian Good Food Guide in 2022, earned during his tenure at Jonah's Restaurant in Australia. This accolade, awarded under criteria comparable to the Michelin rating system, reflects excellence in ingredients, taste, presentation, technique, value, and consistency.
At COMO Cocoa Island, Chef Tidu brings his Sardinian influence to Ufaa, the resort's restaurant, where the menus are inspired by International and Mediterranean flavors that showcase the fresh bounty of the Maldives. Dinner menus are changed every evening to highlight the locally sourced Maldivian fish and seafood, while reflecting the seasonality and freshness of each ingredient at the same time.
Cuisine is a core pillar at COMO Hotels and Resorts whose culinary philosophy centers on creating holistic nourishment that energizes the body and satisfies the senses. Chef Tidu's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for COMO Cocoa Island, promising guests a memorable culinary journey that honors both tradition and innovation.
COMO Hotels and Resorts also invites guests to explore COMO Simple, a new cookbook that captures more than 30 years of COMO's culinary philosophy. Curated by our founder Mrs Christina Ong with COMO's chefs, COMO Simple brings the COMO dining experience into the home, featuring easy-to-follow recipes from Bhutan to Tuscany. This collection of salads, soups, and mains celebrates the joy of food and COMO's focus on wellness, perfect for recreating delicious and memorable meals.
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