Experience 30 Michelin Stars at Bangkok's World Gourmet Festival

A Feast for the Senses at the 24th World Gourmet Festival

For food lovers, September brings the much-anticipated annual World Gourmet Festival. Hosted by Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, the 24th edition of Bangkok’s premier fine dining event will take place from September 4-10, 2024. This year’s showcase features 16 globally acclaimed chefs with a collective 30 Michelin stars, along with guest bartenders from Asia’s and the World’s 50 Best Bars.

Opening Gala Dinner

The festival kicks off with a glittering Gala Dinner featuring an exclusive six-course menu, each dish prepared by one of the World Gourmet Festival chefs. Representing a diverse array of cuisines from Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and beyond, each guest chef will host an exclusive dining event at Anantara Siam’s signature restaurants.

Featured Michelin-Starred Chefs:

• Thomas Bühner* (La Vie by Thomas Bühner, Taipei): Contemporary cuisine with a passion for perfection.
• Eric Räty (Arbor, Hong Kong): Nordic precision with global flair.
• Matteo Ferrantino (Bianc, Germany): Modern techniques meet traditional Italian flavors.
• Kazuyuki Tanaka (Racine, France): Fusion of Japanese and French culinary traditions.
• Sang Hoon Degeimbre (L'Air du Temps, Belgium): Innovative Belgian cuisine with Asian influences.
• Louis Philippe (France): Traditional French techniques blended with global flavors.
• Henrique Sá Pessoa (Alma, Lisbon): Rich Portuguese flavors with contemporary techniques.
• Jimmy Lim* (JL Studio, Taiwan): Visionary approach to Asian cuisine.
• Rishi Naleendra (Cloudstreet, Singapore): Global influences with local ingredients.
• Stefan Stiller* (Taian Table, Shanghai): Classic European flavors with Asian finesse.
• Viki Geunes* (Zilte, Antwerp): Meticulous attention to detail elevating familiar flavors.
• Mark Donald (The Glenturret Restaurant, Scotland): Bold and creative Scottish gastronomy.
• Guillaume Lopvet (Valrhona - South Pacific): Master of Pastry Arts with stunning creations.
• Wei Loon Tan (Malaysia): World Pastry Champion showcasing modern French pastry and chocolate art.

Stellar Bartender Lineup

The festival will also feature guest bartenders from top bars around the world, taking over Aqua Bar every night:

• Colin Chia (Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore)
• Jon Lee (Penrose, Kuala Lumpur)
• Raiza Carnejo (Agite Club, Spain)
• Elizabeth Bello & Bernardo Jimenez (TLECAN, Mexico)
• Michito Kaneko (Lamp Bar, Japan)
• Niks Anuman (G.O.D Bangkok)

Supporting a Good Cause

A portion of every dinner ticket sold and proceeds from the auctions throughout the festival will be donated to the Foundation for the Welfare of Rajavithi-Girls’ Home Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. The foundation provides education, medical care, and life skills training for disadvantaged young girls across Thailand.

Extended Events in Chiang Mai and Loy Pela Voyages

As an extension to the main program, Anantara Siam’s sister property in Chiang Mai and Anantara’s signature Bangkok dinner cruise, Loy Pela Voyages, will host exclusive dinners by renowned chefs:

• Enrico Marmo* (Balzi Rossi, Italy) at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
• Louis Anjos* (Portugal) at Loy Pela Voyages

This year’s World Gourmet Festival promises an extraordinary culinary experience, blending the talents of world-renowned chefs and mixologists with the luxurious setting of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to indulge in gourmet dining and support a worthy cause.