September marks the arrival of an extraordinary culinary event that promises to captivate food enthusiasts worldwide. The 24th World Gourmet Festival, hosted by Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, will occur from September 4 to 10, 2024. This year’s festival will bring together 16 internationally acclaimed chefs, boasting 30 Michelin stars, alongside guest bartenders from Asia and the World’s 50 Best Bars.

The event begins with a dazzling Gala Dinner featuring a six-course menu curated by the World Gourmet Festival chefs. Each dish will reflect the chef’s unique style and culinary expertise, showcasing diverse cuisines from Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and beyond. The exclusive dining events at Anantara Siam’s signature restaurants will offer attendees a rare opportunity to experience the culinary masterpieces of some of the world’s most celebrated chefs.

Among the stellar lineup, guests can look forward to the culinary artistry of:

World Gourmet Festival 2024. 2 Michelin-starred Chef Eric Raty Hong Kong.

• Thomas Bühner (3 Michelin stars): Known for his innovative contemporary cuisine, Bühner brings his mastery from La Vie by Thomas Bühner in Taipei.
• Eric Räty (2 Michelin stars): Representing Arbor in Hong Kong, Räty combines Nordic precision with global flavours, creating dishes inspired by nature.
• Matteo Ferrantino (2 Michelin stars): From Bianc in Germany, Ferrantino merges traditional Italian flavours with modern techniques.
• Kazuyuki Tanaka (2 Michelin stars): from Racine in France, Tanaka fuses Japanese and French culinary traditions to craft harmonious and flavorful dishes.
• Sang Hoon Degeimbre (2 Michelin stars): Known for his innovative Belgian cuisine with Asian influences, Degeimbre from L’Air du Temps in Belgium emphasizes sustainable gastronomy.
• Louis Philippe (2 Michelin stars): Philippe, from France, blends traditional French techniques with global flavours to create exquisite dishes.
• Henrique Sá Pessoa (2 Michelin stars): Celebrating Portuguese flavours, Sá Pessoa from Alma in Lisbon combines traditional ingredients with contemporary techniques.
  

  World Gourmet Festival 2024. 3-Michelin-Starred Chef Chef Jimmy Lim Taiwan.

• Jimmy Lim (3 Michelin stars): Lim, from JL Studio in Taiwan, is known for his visionary approach to Asian cuisine.
• Rishi Naleendra (2 Michelin stars): Naleendra, from Cloudstreet in Singapore, offers a unique culinary perspective by blending global influences with local ingredients.
• Stefan Stiller (3 Michelin stars): From Taian Table in Shanghai, Stiller harmonizes classic European flavours with Asian finesse.
• Viki Geunes (3 Michelin stars): Geunes, from Zilte in Antwerp, is known for his meticulous attention to detail and innovative dishes that elevate familiar flavours.
• Mark Donald (2 Michelin stars): Celebrating Scottish gastronomy, Donald from The Glenturret Restaurant in Scotland crafts bold and creative dishes.

In addition to these culinary luminaries, the festival will feature master pastry chefs and renowned bartenders:

• Guillaume Lopvet: A master of pastry arts, Lopvet, head chef at Valrhona – South Pacific, blends traditional French techniques with creative flair.
• Wei Loon Tan: A World Pastry Champion from Malaysia, Tan will host exclusive afternoon tea sessions, showcasing his expertise in modern French pastry, sugar art, and chocolate displays.
• Colin Chia: From Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore.
• Jon Lee: From Penrose, Kuala Lumpur.
• Raiza Carnejo: From Agite Club, Spain.
• Elizabeth Bello and Bernardo Jimenez: From TLECAN, Mexico.
• Michito Kaneko: From Lamp Bar, Japan.
• Niks Anuman: From G.O.D Bangkok.

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

The festival’s influence extends beyond Bangkok. On September 27-28, Anantara Siam’s sister property in Chiang Mai and Anantara’s signature Bangkok dinner cruise, Loy Pela Voyages, will host exclusive dinners. Renowned chefs Enrico Marmo from Balzi Rossi in Italy and Portuguese maestro Louis Anjos will present their culinary visions at these unique venues.

For more information about the festival and to book your ticket, please visit World Gourmet Festival. For more details about Anantara Siam Bangkok, visit Anantara Siam Bangkok.

Written by: Bridget Gomez

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