India’s Culinary Star Kabita Singh Heads to Sun Siyam Olhuveli for International Chefs Day

This October, Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives, part of Sun Siyam’s Lifestyle Collection, welcomes award-winning food creator Kabita Singh of Kabita’s Kitchen for a special culinary residency celebrating International Chefs’ Day on 20 October 2026. Known for making Indian home cooking accessible to millions through her digital content, Singh will bring her culinary expertise to the island for a live cooking experience. The residency will see her join the resort’s culinary team for a specially curated experience created for guests.

The collaboration will bring together Singh’s signature approach to Indian cuisine, familiar flavours, accessible recipes and a growing focus on wholesome cooking, with Sun Siyam’s own signature Plant Based Bliss philosophy, which champions the nutritional and holistic benefits of plant-forward dining. As part of the International Chefs’ Day celebration, Singh will step into the kitchen alongside Sun Siyam Olhuveli’s culinary team for a live cooking session in front of resort guests, showcasing a specially curated selection of vegetarian, vegan and health-conscious dishes. Created in collaboration with the resort’s chefs and inspired by her own cooking philosophy, the experience will give guests the opportunity to watch Singh at work, discover the stories and techniques behind the dishes, and taste her take on plant-forward Indian cuisine in a Maldivian island setting.

With approximately 14.6 million subscribers on YouTube alone, Kabita’s Kitchen has grown from a home-cooking channel into one of India’s most widely followed food platforms. Singh has built her audience by making Indian cooking approachable, from regional favourites and vegetarian staples to festive dishes, street-food classics and everyday family recipes. Her influence on India’s food landscape was recognised at the inaugural National Creators Award in 2024, where she received the Best Creator in Food Category award, presented by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“We are really excited to welcome Kabita to Olhuveli and bring a taste of Kabita’s Kitchen to the Maldives,” said Hassan Adil, General Manager of Sun Siyam Olhuveli. “Food is such an important part of the way people connect, and this is about bringing our guests closer to the experience, watching Kabita cook, discovering the flavours and stories behind her dishes, and of course tasting them together. Her fresh, approachable style is a great match for our Plant Based Bliss philosophy, and celebrating International Chefs’ Day together with our own culinary team makes it even more special. We want dining at Olhuveli to be fun, social and full of moments that guests remember long after they leave the island.”

Set across an expansive tropical island playground in South Malé Atoll, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is part of Sun Siyam’s Lifestyle Collection, bringing together beach life, dining, entertainment, wellness and signature experiences designed for guests who like their Maldives escape with a little more energy.