From 1 to 5 April 2026, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands welcomes Shannon Bennett, one of Australia’s defining culinary voices and the visionary behind Belongil, his celebrated dining precinct shaped by creativity, place, and human connection.
Bennett has never been just a chef. Through Vue de Monde and Belongil, he has challenged what dining can be, moving beyond technique into experience, memory, and emotion. His work is not about consumption, but about creating moments people carry with them long after they leave the table.
At Patina Maldives, this residency becomes a meeting of shared intent. An island shaped by perspective. A chef shaped by curiosity. Together, they offer a limited series of dining experiences that invite guests to slow down, notice more, and connect with something deeper. This is not a replication of Belongil, but an evolution of it, informed by the quiet rhythm and natural clarity of the Maldives.
Chef Shannon Bennett Shared: “Belongil was never meant to be just a place to eat. It was created as a space for ideas, for connection, for moments that stay with you. Patina Maldives understands that instinctively. There is a sense of purpose here that goes beyond the expected. Bringing my work into this environment is an opportunity to create experiences that feel honest, grounded, and meaningful. That is what excites me most about this collaboration.”
Patina Maldives continues to build its identity not by following a formula, but by creating a platform where global creative voices can shape new conversations.
Tom Bray, Director of Lifestyle commented: “Patina Maldives exists to bring people closer to ideas, to creativity, and to themselves. Welcoming Shannon Bennett, the visionary behind Belongil, reflects that purpose. His work represents a way of thinking that aligns deeply with our own. This residency is not just about cuisine, but about creating experiences that shift perspective. We are proud to share this moment with our guests.”
This residency is not about spectacle. It is about intention.
Five nights. One island. One of the world’s most thoughtful culinary minds. And an experience that cannot be repeated in the same way again.
To book email reservations.maldives@patinahotels.com, tel. +960 4000555, or visit patinahotels.com/maldives-fari-islands
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