Anantara Siam, Bangkok proudly announces the first wave of celebrated chefs for the 25th Annual World Gourmet Festival, set to take place from 22–28 September 2025. To mark this milestone year, the festival gathers an extraordinary roster of global culinary talent for a week of unforgettable dining — with tickets now officially on sale.
This milestone year becomes even more significant as, in perfect timing, three of the six announced restaurants have just been named among the Top 100 in the World by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 — one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades.
Eric Vildgaard’s Jordnær (#56), Dave Pynt’s Burnt Ends (#93), and Vaughan Mabee’s Amisfield (#99) all made their debut on this coveted list in 2025 — a monumental recognition that guarantees months-long waitlists and international acclaim. Now, Bangkok diners have the unprecedented opportunity to experience all three within a single week.
FEATURED CHEFS
ERIC VILDGAARD
Jordnær, Denmark (Thailand debut)
3 Michelin stars | #56 World’s 50 Best Restuarants 2025|#3 Best Chef Awards 2024 | 97.50 points La Liste | Les Grandes Tables du Monde
One of Europe’s most celebrated culinary figures, Eric Vildgaard is a phenomenon. The self-taught visionary behind Copenhagen’s Jordnær has redefined Nordic fine dining with a style that is deeply emotional, technically flawless, and intensely personal. His restaurant is widely considered one of the most romantic and refined dining destinations on the planet, earning global acclaim and a place on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Every dish tells a story — of resilience, transformation, and the power of love — shared with his partner Tina, who co-runs the restaurant. This is gastronomy at its most human: generous, precise, and transcendent.
Gourmet Discoveries: Chef Eric Vildgaard and Chef Vaughan Mabee
Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
THB 18,500 net per person including wine pairing
VAUGHAN MABEE
Amisfield, New Zealand (Thailand debut)
#99 World’s 50 Best Restuarants 2025| Best Chef Awards 2024 – 3 Knives | Best Dining Experience in the World
A trailblazing figure in New Zealand’s culinary renaissance, Vaughan Mabee is known for crafting edible stories of the wild. As Executive Chef of Amisfield in Queenstown, Mabee merges deep respect for terroir with theatrical presentation — from dishes hidden in river stones to references to Maori legend. He fishes, hunts, and forages his own ingredients, creating menus that feel alive with the spirit of Aotearoa. Recently named one of the most creative chefs of his generation, his Bangkok debut is nothing short of historic.
Gourmet Encounters: Chef Vaughan Mabee
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
THB 14,000 net per person including wine pairing
JANICE WONG
Singapore
Asia’s and The World’s 50 Best Pastry Chefs | Pastry Chef of the Year | Pastry Innovation Award – La Liste
Janice Wong is Asia’s undisputed dessert visionary, blending art, flavour, and innovation in every creation. The Singaporean pastry chef, artist, and entrepreneur is best known for 2am:dessertbar and her groundbreaking edible art installations. Twice named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Wong continues to push boundaries through her brands Janice Wong Singapore and Pure Imagination, championing creativity, sustainability, and chocolate made from bean to bar.
Iconic Afternoon Tea: Chef Janice Wong
Date: Thursday 25th-Saturday 27th September 2025
THB 1,800 net per person
DAVE PYNT
Burnt Ends, Singapore
1 Michelin star | #93 World’s 50 Best Restuarants 2025| #38 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Chef’s Choice Award | Best Chef Awards – 2 Knives
A master of fire and finesse, Dave Pynt has built one of Asia’s most celebrated restaurants around a custom wood-fired oven. At Burnt Ends, his signature dishes — from bone marrow buns to smoked king crab — blur the line between primal and polished.
Gourmet Encounter: Chef Dave Pynt
Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
THB 14,000 net per person including wine pairing
SANTIAGO FERNANDEZ
MAZ, Tokyo (Thailand debut)
2 Michelin stars | #43 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Best Chef Awards 2024 – 1 Knife | Gault & Millau Japan Innovation Award
A rising force in modern Latin American gastronomy, Santiago Fernandez leads MAZ, the Tokyo outpost of Lima’s legendary Central. Under the mentorship of Virgilio Martínez, Santiago has developed his own voice — one that explores Peru’s landscapes through the lens of Japanese precision. His tasting menu is a journey through altitude, culture, and nature — from Amazonian roots to Andean herbs, plated with
poetic elegance.
Gourmet Encounter: Chef Santiago Fernandez
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
THB 14,000 net per person including wine pairing
PACO MÉNDEZ
COME, Barcelona (Thailand debut)
1 Michelin star | 1 Sol Repsol Guide | Best Chef Awards 2024 – 3 Knives | The Best Chef Creativity Award
Paco Méndez isn’t just cooking Mexican food — he’s rewriting it. Trained under Ferran Adrià, he brings Michelin-star precision to the soulful, complex flavours of his heritage. At his Barcelona restaurant Come, he turns tacos into fine art, moles into modern masterpieces. Every dish balances nostalgia with innovation.
Gourmet Icon: Chef Paco Méndez
Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
THB 12,000 net per person including wine pairing
Seats are extremely limited, with 15% early bird pricing available from today, limited to six seats per event per guest. Full menus and wine pairings will be announced in due course.
Throughout the week, the festival will also feature chef’s table dinners, interactive masterclasses, exclusive wine pairings, pastry pop-ups, and spirited after-dark events — all hosted within Anantara Siam’s most iconic spaces. For the first time in its history, the festival will also offer curated experiences across every price point, ensuring food lovers from all walks of life can join the celebration — whether indulging in a world-class pâtissier’s creation or exploring a rare wine pairing.
To book tickets, visit www.worldgourmetfestival.asia and follow @worldgourmetfestivalbkk on Instagram for the latest updates.
