Join Chef Di Pirro for cocktails as he shares his culinary experience and ethos.
Date: December 5th, Tuesday
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Location: Madi Restaurant
This event is complimentary.
December 4th to 12th 2023
Experience a taste of Tuscany in the Maldives as Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro brings you on a gastronomic COMO Journey. During his residency at COMO Maalifushi, guests will have the unique opportunity to learn from and savour the culinary creations of Chef Di Piro. Explore the traditions and flavours of Tuscany against the breathtaking natural beauty of the Maldives, an ideal backdrop for this immersive and sensual gourmet journey.
KEY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION
CHEF’S TABLE I
Savour the rich flavours of a menu that highlights the harvest of the earth – beef and lamb are the stars, with the earthy umami of mushrooms and a selection of cheeses to complete the experience. Round off your meal with a selection of sweet Tuscan pastries and desserts.
Date: December 6th, Wednesday
Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Location: Madi Restaurant
BEACH BARBECUE
Enjoy a selection of dishes fresh off the grill, with a unique Tuscan twist.
Date: December 8th, Friday
Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Location: Madi beach
CHEF’S TABLE II
Flavours of the sea will delight in this curated menu starring a variety of fresh seafood. Using lobster, red prawns and a variety of fish, Chef Di Pirro marries the fresh flavours of the Maldives with the rich culinary traditions of Tuscany in this unique dining experience.
Date: December 9th, Saturday
Time: 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: Tai
Giovanni Luca Di Pirro
About your chef
Executive Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro’s cooking has “three souls”: Romagnolo by birth, Abruzzese by descent and Tuscan by residence and adoption.
He has gained a wealth of experiences over decades of culinary training and work as a chef in various prestigious establishments, experience that has cemented his passion for the cultures and traditions related to food and local products. Under his direction as executive chef, La Torre at COMO Castello Del Nero was awarded a Michelin star. His cooking philosophy is inspired by Tuscany, using the local produce from the region to inspire creations that highlight the purity, quality and freshness of flavours for each season.
