Winners of Maldives Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2016 is to participate at the HOFEX 2017, in Hong Kong.

The winners; Chef Ahmed Fatheen from Bandos Island Resort, Chef Indra Kumar Limbu and Chef Ismail Nasser from Hulhule Island Hotel will participate at the region's leading food and hospitality trade show.

The event is jointly hosted by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Service (MECS) and Bestbuy Maldives.

HOFEX 2017 is to be held from May 18 to May 11, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

HOFEX is organized by the Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd and co-organized by Allworld Exhibitions, The Hong Kong Chefs Association and International Culinary Institute-ICI (Member of VTC Group), and endorsed by by World Association of Chefs Societies. Hong Kong Chinese Chefs Association and Hong Kong Bakery and Confectionery Association Limited are the supporting associations for the event.

Alan Palmer, Project Director of Maldives Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge, said that that their goal is to “develop chefs working in the Maldives by participating in such prestigious events which will provide them the huge opportunity to improve their skills and also the chance to meet other culinarians from the world over.”

• The Maldives Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge is the regions premier culinary competition with the participation of over 500 Chefs, and provides the opportunity for industry professionals to showcase their culinary talents and services to the public, in addition to gaining experience and promoting communication within the regional culinary community.