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\"Bangkok's<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, June 24, 2025 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Anantara Siam, Bangkok proudly announces the first wave of celebrated chefs for the 25th Annual World Gourmet Festival, set to take place from 22\u201328 September 2025<\/strong>. To mark this milestone year, the festival gathers an extraordinary roster of global culinary talent for a week of unforgettable dining \u2014 with tickets now officially on sale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 \u2014 one of the industry\u2019s most prestigious accolades.<\/p>\n

Eric Vildgaard\u2019s Jordn\u00e6r (#56), Dave Pynt\u2019s Burnt Ends (#93), and Vaughan Mabee\u2019s Amisfield (#99) all made their debut on this coveted list in 2025 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

FEATURED CHEFS<\/strong><\/p>\n

ERIC VILDGAARD<\/strong>
\nJordn\u00e6r, Denmark<\/strong> (Thailand debut)
\n3 Michelin stars | #56 World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025|#3 Best Chef Awards 2024 | 97.50 points La Liste | Les Grandes Tables du Monde<\/strong>
\nOne of Europe\u2019s most celebrated culinary figures, Eric Vildgaard is a phenomenon. The self-taught visionary behind Copenhagen\u2019s Jordn\u00e6r 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\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants list. Every dish tells a story \u2014 of resilience, transformation, and the power of love \u2014 shared with his partner Tina, who co-runs the restaurant. This is gastronomy at its most human: generous, precise, and transcendent.
\nGourmet Discoveries: Chef Eric Vildgaard and Chef Vaughan Mabee<\/strong><\/em>
\nDate: Tuesday 23rd September 2025<\/em>
\nTHB 18,500 net per person including wine pairing<\/em><\/p>\n

VAUGHAN MABEE<\/strong>
\nAmisfield, New Zealand<\/strong> (Thailand debut)
\n#99 World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025| Best Chef Awards 2024 \u2013 3 Knives | Best Dining Experience in the World<\/strong>
\nA trailblazing figure in New Zealand\u2019s 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 \u2014 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.
\nGourmet Encounters: Chef Vaughan Mabee<\/strong><\/em>
\nDate: Saturday 27th September 2025<\/em>
\nTHB 14,000 net per person including wine pairing<\/em><\/p>\n

JANICE WONG<\/strong>
\nSingapore<\/strong>
\nAsia\u2019s and The World\u2019s 50 Best Pastry Chefs | Pastry Chef of the Year | Pastry Innovation Award \u2013 La Liste<\/strong>
\nJanice Wong is Asia\u2019s 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\u2019s Best Pastry Chef by the World\u2019s 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.
\nIconic Afternoon Tea: Chef Janice Wong<\/strong><\/em>
\nDate: Thursday 25th-Saturday 27thSeptember 2025<\/em>
\nTHB 1,800 net per person<\/em><\/p>\n

DAVE PYNT<\/strong>
\nBurnt Ends, Singapore<\/strong>
\n1 Michelin star | #93 World\u2019s 50 Best Restuarants 2025| #38 Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Chef\u2019s Choice Award | Best Chef Awards \u2013 2 Knives<\/strong>
\nA master of fire and finesse, Dave Pynt has built one of Asia\u2019s most celebrated restaurants around a custom wood-fired oven. At Burnt Ends, his signature dishes \u2014 from bone marrow buns to smoked king crab \u2014 blur the line between primal and polished.
\nGourmet Encounter: Chef Dave Pynt<\/strong><\/em>
\nDate: Thursday 25thSeptember 2025<\/em>
\nTHB 14,000 net per person including wine pairing<\/em><\/p>\n

SANTIAGO FERNANDEZ<\/strong>
\nMAZ, Tokyo<\/strong> (Thailand debut)
\n2 Michelin stars | #43 Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Best Chef Awards 2024 \u2013 1 Knife | Gault & Millau Japan Innovation Award<\/strong>
\nA rising force in modern Latin American gastronomy, Santiago Fernandez leads MAZ, the Tokyo outpost of Lima\u2019s legendary Central. Under the mentorship of Virgilio Mart\u00ednez, Santiago has developed his own voice \u2014 one that explores Peru\u2019s landscapes through the lens of Japanese precision. His tasting menu is a journey through altitude, culture, and nature \u2014 from Amazonian roots to Andean herbs, plated with poetic elegance.
\nGourmet Encounter: Chef Santiago Fernandez<\/strong><\/em>
\nDate: Saturday 27th September 2025<\/em>
\nTHB 14,000 net per person including wine pairing<\/em><\/p>\n

PACO M\u00c9NDEZ<\/strong>
\nCOME, Barcelona<\/strong> (Thailand debut)
\n1 Michelin star | 1 Sol Repsol Guide | Best Chef Awards 2024 \u2013 3 Knives | The Best Chef Creativity Award<\/strong>
\nPaco M\u00e9ndez isn\u2019t just cooking Mexican food \u2014 he\u2019s rewriting it. Trained under Ferran Adri\u00e0, 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.
\nGourmet Icon: Chef Paco Mendez<\/strong><\/em>
\nDate: Tuesday 23rd September 2025<\/em>
\nTHB 12,000 net per person including wine pairing<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Throughout the week, the festival will also feature chef\u2019s table dinners, interactive masterclasses, exclusive wine pairings, pastry pop-ups, and spirited after-dark events \u2014 all hosted within Anantara Siam\u2019s 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 \u2014 whether indulging in a world-class p\u00e2tissier\u2019s creation or exploring a rare wine pairing.<\/p>\n

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