The Cocoon Collection set to “wow” at ILTM

“Three Chefs, friendship, and a flavour-filled culinary journey to Cannes”

The Cocoon Collection will be proudly hosting three exclusive evenings during ILTM on the French Riviera in December 2025 – showcasing the art of Italian cuisine, sustainability, and a deep passion for authentic flavour.

Cuisine has always been an essential component of The Cocoon Collection experience, which celebrates gastronomic culture through Gourmet Weeks: high-profile events that enliven its properties in the Maldives and Zanzibar, where leading national and international chefs reinterpret flavours and traditions to offer guests a unique culinary journey.

With this same spirit of sharing and pursuit of excellence, the three Cannes evenings were born, designed to convey the authentic soul of the brand through the universal language of taste.

Always focused on creating experiences that convey identity and local culture, The Cocoon Collection considers gastronomic events to be fundamental moments of encounter, where conviviality intertwines with research and elegance.

The protagonists of these evenings are three great names in Italian haute cuisine, namely, Giovanni De Ambrosis, Culinary Director of The Cocoon Collection, Daniele Provezza, Chef Owner of Dispensa Franciacorta and Roberto Valbuzzi, a well-known face on television and chef and owner of Crotto Valtellina.

United by deep professional respect and sincere friendship, the chefs will bring to Cannes a tale of micro-territoriality, an expression of their love for raw ingredients and their connection to their homelands. Each dish will be part of a sensory journey that unites Italy with the international atmosphere of the French Riviera.

The evenings will open with a six-handed aperitif, a trio of creations that will showcase the identity of each chef, followed by a menu that will be renewed each evening in the spirit of creativity. The dessert will be a shared creation, accompanied by two artisanal panettone cakes with their creams, a symbol of unity and sharing.

The first courses featured in the three evenings will be:

• December 2 – Daniele Provezza

Tortelli with lake fish, Franciacorta, puntarelle and Tradition Calvisius caviar. A celebration of the Brescia region and its waters, enhanced by the bubbles and finesse of caviar, for an experience of elegance and depth of flavour.

• December 3 – Roberto Valbuzzi

“Pastificio Baradello” trottole, “Casale Roccolo” gubet cream, plum, peanut, and tahini chutney. A dish that showcases the intersection of Lombard craftsmanship and contemporary inspiration, where balance and texture blend in an embrace of sweetness, flavour, and roasting.

• December 4 – Giovanni De Ambrosis

Risotto “In Love: Maldives and Zanzibar” with coconut milk, black pepper, and Zanzibar coffee, with lobster reduction. An exotic and romantic journey between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, where tropical scents and marine flavours blend in a harmony of intensity and delicacy.

Daniele Provezza

Giovanni De Ambrosis

Roberto Valbuzzi

"These evenings represent the true value of our profession: sharing, growing, and celebrating flavour and friendship together. Each of us brings our own unique identity to the table, but true success comes from harmony and mutual respect," says Giovanni De Ambrosis, Culinary Director of The Cocoon Collection.

With this event, The Cocoon Collection renews its commitment to promoting Italian gastronomic culture internationally, uniting local tradition, talent, and friendship in a unique experience of taste and hospitality.

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PARTNER E SPONSOR

Special thanks to the partners who helped make this project possible:

• Calvisius Caviar – symbol of Italian excellence and sustainability;

• Salumi Sei Colli – craftsmanship and passion for tradition;

• Pastificio Baradello – mastery in the production of dry pasta;

• Casale Roccolo – organic goat excellence:

• Naturæ Spirits - Italian brand of spirits and cocktails, which celebrates botanical biodiversity and signature mixology.

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SPECIAL MENTION

Special thanks to the restaurants of the featured chefs:

• Dispensa Franciacorta – where territory and creativity blend in a contemporary and authentic gastronomic experience.

• Crotto Valtellina – a temple of taste and conviviality, guardian of traditions reinterpreted with elegance and innovation.