



Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) will host three-starred Michelin Chef Bruno Menard on June 10th as part of its Masterclass series. The Masterclass series is a community outreach initiative by BBM. Chef Bruno is no stranger to professional and aspiring chefs in the Maldives. He also hosted a Masterclass with BBM in 2019, where he demonstrated the preparation of a full-course meal, showcasing his incredible flavours. The event is free to attend (pro bono) but it is by invitation only. One hundred chefs and culinary professionals will have the opportunity to participate. In accordance with our dedication to enhancing the Maldivian hospitality sector and supporting local talent, BBM warmly invites all chefs and hotel school students to register and take part in our event. 30% of the available seats are reserved for Maldivians, with an additional ten seats exclusively set aside for students from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) at Maldives National University (MNU). With over 38 years of experience in the culinary world, 24 years in Asia, and 15 years in Europe, Chef Bruno now shares his expertise worldwide. Having earned three Michelin Stars and served as a previous Master Chef Asia judge, Chef Bruno Menard stands among the greatest chefs throughout the globe. Date & Day: Saturday, 10th June 2023 @ Kurumba Maldives
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At the incessant demand from resorts for IREKS product demonstrations; Chef Steven Selavamuthu (Technical Adviser IREKS GmBH of Germany) had no option but to extend his stay in the Maldives, much to the delight of the chefs. Chef Steven seems to spread his exceptional knowledge of baking with the added ingredients of his tireless energy and congeniality.
IREKS enjoy high levels of trust and confidence amongst the chefs’ community in the Maldives for over two decades. The resort chefs swear by the performance of IREKS offerings and the significant value addition they gain from these training sessions.
IREKS, headquartered in Kulmbach, Germany, serves customers in over 90 countries worldwide. As a partner for aroma and taste, IREKS produces high-quality baking ingredients for bread and rolls, and confectionery baked goods – from improvers and mixes to malts and sourdoughs.

BBM is Maldives’ one of the leading suppliers of food, bakery, cooking ingredients, and non-food offerings to Resorts, HORECA, and the mainstream consumer market. Apart from IREKS, BBM is the choice distributor favored by some of the world’s leading brands such as Unilever, Lamb Weston, TWG, San Benedetto, Ravi Fruit, Fontana, Aryzta, Harvey Fresh, and more.
BBM’s engagement goes beyond mere supplies and extends to knowledge sharing for operational excellence of the chefs. BBM regularly hosts product demos and training sessions by bringing in product specialists collaborating with the principals. Further, under the ‘Masterclass’ series, BBM brings the culinary excellence of world-renowned (usually Michelin Starred) chefs and industry professionals through pro-bono day-long demonstrations that are received with great enthusiasm by the Maldivian Chefs’ community.
