Each night of the festival will feature a trio of signature experiences. Gourmet Discovery will showcase collaborations between global icons, Gourmet Encounters will bring together international chefs with Thailand’s finest, and Gourmet Icons will present solo tasting menus from culinary legends. Daytime events add further depth, with panel discussions, wine and mixology experiences, chef-led masterclasses, and an immersive afternoon tea hosted by Asia’s dessert visionary Janice Wong. The week begins with a glittering opening-night soiree in the hotel’s ballroom and concludes with a celebratory brunch in Parichart Court.
Among the highlights is a rare six-hands dinner uniting Eric Vildgaard with Mathias and Thomas Suhring of Bangkok’s two-star Suhring, and a remarkable collaboration between Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn and Vaughan Mabee, widely regarded as one of the most exciting emerging chefs on the global stage.
Each of Anantara Siam’s restaurants will host a roster of international and local stars: Shintaro welcomes Choi Ming Fai Jan, Jimmy Ophorst and Peter Cuong Franklin; Madison stages bold partnerships such as Dave Pynt with Prin Polsuk and Ton with Mabee; Biscotti is reimagined with avant-garde menus by Gregoire Berger, Francesco Stara and Pam Soontornyanakij; Spice Market hosts the six-hands extravaganza of Vildgaard and the Suhrings; Guilty becomes home to Paco Mendez, Francisco Araya, Santiago Fernandez, DK Khosla and Tam Debhakam; while The Lobby Lounge is transformed into a temple of indulgence by Janice Wong’s art-inspired desserts.
The 25th anniversary also marks several firsts. For the first time, multiple World’s 50 Best restaurants will cook in Thailand in a single week. Green Star chefs will spotlight sustainability with menus championing local sourcing and conscious cooking. With pricing ranging from THB 1,800 (US$56; S$72) to THB 18,500, the festival is more accessible than ever, inviting a broader range of guests to experience world-class dining.
Beyond indulgence, the event continues its tradition of giving back, with proceeds from ticket sales supporting charitable initiatives including the Foundation for the Welfare of Rajavithi Girls’ Home Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, which focuses on the support and development of disadvantaged girls across Thailand.
Tickets are available now at www.worldgourmetfestival.asia, with early-bird pricing on select events. For updates, follow World Gourmet Festival on Instagram.
