Como Cocoa Island has appointed Federico Tidu as its new Executive Chef.

With a career rooted in Michelin-standard establishments, award-winning restaurants and luxury resorts, Chef Tidu hails from the Italian island of Sardinia located in the Mediterranean Sea.

He began his culinary journey at the age of thirteen, cultivating a deep appreciation for the fresh, local produce of his homeland. The balanced, vibrant flavours of Mediterranean cuisine continues to influence his cooking style and philosophy to this day.

Tidu’s achievements include the Chef Hat Award from the Australian Good Food Guide in 2022, earned during his tenure at Jonah’s Restaurant in Australia.

At Como Cocoa Island, he brings his Sardinian influence to Ufaa, the resort’s restaurant, where the menus are inspired by international and Mediterranean flavours that showcase the fresh bounty of the Maldives. Dinner menus are changed every evening to highlight the locally sourced Maldivian fish and seafood.

Cuisine is a core pillar at Como Hotels and Resorts whose culinary philosophy centres on creating holistic nourishment that energises the body and satisfies the senses.