Mark your calendars, fellow food enthusiasts! One of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious and longest-running international culinary events – the World Gourmet Festival 2025 – is set to return to Thailand. Don’t look at this festival as just another food fair. Instead, think of it as a hallmark of luxury dining; attracting gourmands and culinary enthusiasts from every corner of the globe.
So, what exactly is this culinary extravaganza all about? Imagine a week-long celebration of fine dining, a symphony of flavours orchestrated by an extraordinary lineup of globally acclaimed, often Michelin-starred, chefs, visionary mixologists, and culinary artists from the world’s most renowned kitchens. It’s a platform where global talent shines, like a constellation of culinary stars gathered under one roof. It’s where chefs represent their diverse traditions and innovative techniques, offering the chance to experience cuisines from Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and beyond.
This extravagant festival is hosted at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. It’s here that you’ll find an intriguing array of exclusive events, including elegant gala dinners, intimate chef dinners, insightful masterclasses and cooking demonstrations, as well as refined wine pairings and exciting mixology sessions.
A Quarter-Century of Culinary Excellence at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
In 2025, the festival returns for its 25th year, marking a grand quarter-century of its culinary excellence. This year, from 22 to 28 September 2025, the festival is truly raising the bar, promising more flavour, flair, and fire than ever before. They’re bringing in some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs, including luminaries from the prestigious World’s 50 Best list. The current lineup alone holds a staggering seven Michelin stars! This is the place to discover chefs from three of The World’s 50 Best restaurants and two from Asia’s 50 Best. Plus, they also have both Asia’s and the World’s Best Pastry Chefs in their roster – which is perfect for those who are always craving for a sweet treat.
For this year especially, the festival is truly stepping it up from 2024, promising bolder menus, even more diverse cuisines, and deeper storytelling from these incredible culinary maestros. It’s a truly immersive program, where every dish is a chapter in a captivating edible story. The World Gourmet Festival 2025 is so much more than just eating amazing food (which, of course, is great on its own) – but it’s also about discovery and immersive journeys that go way beyond the plate.
What to Expect at the World Gourmet Festival 2025?
- Get up close with masters: Imagine sitting right at a chef’s table, feeling the energy and passion of a culinary genius, and getting a truly unique, intimate experience.
- Perfect Pairings: You’ll have the chance to sip on wines hand-picked to perfectly complement rare and exquisite ingredients, a dance of flavours on your palate.
- Learn from the best: Ever dreamed of mastering the delicate art of pastry? Here’s your chance to learn from one of Asia’s best chefs, transforming simple ingredients into edible dreams.
- Sensory Experiences: Every single moment at the festival is designed to stir your senses and spark connections, leaving you with memories that linger long after the last bite.
Meet the Chefs!
For now, the World Gourmet Festival 2025 is offering a lineup of six incredibly acclaimed chefs, with more to be announced! This year’s chef lineup brings together some of the world’s most exciting dining destinations. Each chef presents their own unique voice, vision, and cultural heritage with their cuisine. What’s more, many of these culinary masters are booked solid months in advance, making this festival a rare and exclusive opportunity to experience their extraordinary flavours firsthand!
Eric Vildgaard (Jordnær, Denmark)
Making his highly anticipated Thailand debut, Eric Vildgaard is set to infuse Bangkok with the Nordic soul of Jordnær. Holder of three Michelin stars and ranked #56 on the World’s 50 Best, his cuisine showcases both precision and passion. Prepare for an exquisite journey of delicate flavours drawn from both land and sea, deeply rooted in emotion and nature.
- When: Tuesday 23rd September
- Price: THB 18,500 net per person with wine pairing.
Vaughan Mabee (Amisfield, New Zealand)
Also making his highly anticipated Thailand debut, Vaughan Mabee is a true master of wild storytelling through food. Ranked #99 on the World’s 50 Best, the dishes he serves at Amisfield are a heartfelt tribute to native ingredients and elemental cooking. His cuisine takes guests on a culinary journey that’s theatrical, evocative, and always surprising.
- When: Saturday 27th September
- Price: THB 14,000 net per person with wine pairing.
Janice Wong (Singapore)
Janice Wong, twice crowned Asia’s Best Pastry Chef, doesn’t just make desserts – she transforms them into an artistic realm. These pastries present themselves in the form of edible installations, crafted with sustainable ingredients and pure imagination. Her whimsical afternoon teas are truly an experience not to be missed, a colourful explosion of creativity that delights all the senses.
- When: Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th September
- Price: THB 1,800 net per person.
Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends, Singapore)
From his own Michelin-starred, wood-fired kitchen, Dave Pynt is set to bring his signature smoky sophistication and bold flavours to Bangkok. Ranked #93 on the World’s 50 Best and #38 on Asia’s 50 Best, his restaurant Burnt Ends is a true carnivorous dream – an experience of pure finesse ignited by every flame.
- When: Thursday 25th September
- Price: THB 14,000 net per person with wine pairing.
Santiago Fernandez (MAZ, Lima)
At MAZ, the vibrant spirit of Latin America beautifully converges with Japanese elegance. Helmed by Santiago Fernandez, and boasting two Michelin stars and a #43 ranking in Asia’s 50 Best, every dish he crafts tells a captivating dual story: one steeped in rich tradition, the other boldly embracing innovation.
- When: Saturday 27th September
- Price: THB 14,000 net per person with wine pairing.
Paco Méndez (Come, Barcelona)
And then there’s Paco Méndez, who’s truly redefining Mexican cuisine by looking at it through a European lens. His Michelin-starred creations are incredibly inventive, bursting with vibrant colour, lively spice, and delightful surprises that make every single bite a joyous revelation.
- When: Saturday 27th September
- Price: THB 14,000 net per person with wine pairing.
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