Maldives, 1 September 2025 – Forget bland salads and predictable menus. This October, Just Veg Festival at the award-winning Atmosphere Kanifushi marks its 5th anniversary by proving, yet again, that plant-based cuisine can be daring, delicious, and unforgettable.
Running from 3rd to 9th October 2025, the week-long festival will showcase an exclusive ‘Just Veg Festive’ dinner menu curated by celebrity Italian chef Fabrizio Marino. The Tuscan culinary maverick, celebrated for bringing creative vegan and vegetarian fine dining into the spotlight, is known for dishes that are at once delicate and bold – transforming fruits, vegetables, and herbs into vibrant stories on a plate.
And because great food deserves great company in the glass, Chef Fabrizio’s exclusive festive menu will be paired with vintages from five distinctive wine partners. New this year is Bottega SpA, Italy’s award-winning lifestyle winery, showcasing not only its acclaimed wines but also three artisanal Grappas – adding depth and flair to Chef Fabrizio’s creations. They join Champagne Guy Charbaut, Bodegas Viñátigo, Glenelly Estate, and Martín Códax in a line-up that celebrates craftsmanship.
“Food should thrill you. It should challenge what you think you know”, said Chef Fabrizio, “It is a privilege to share my culinary philosophy in such a remarkable setting. That’s why I keep coming back to Just Veg Festival, because here at Atmosphere Kanifushi we can experiment, surprise, and create something worth remembering”.
Now in its fifth year, Just Veg Festival has evolved from curiosity to cult favourite, carving a place on the international culinary map. With a loyal following, world-class hospitality, and a setting that feels almost unreal, Atmosphere Kanifushi shows that the Maldives isn’t just about picture-perfect beaches, it’s where flavour takes centre stage. “Plant-based dining can support a healthy lifestyle and, most importantly, be rich and flavourful when crafted with imagination and care,” said Mr. Raman Gomathi, the Director of Food and Beverage, Atmosphere Kanifushi.
Just Veg Festival 2025 will take place from 3rd to 9th October 2025 at Atmosphere Kanifushi, Maldives. Exclusive dinners at signature restaurant Just Veg are open to all guests on pre-booking as part of the Atmosphere Kanifushi Plan™.