India, July 7 -- The 26th World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel (29 September - 4 October 2026) is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious editions yet. Under the theme "The World of Flavours", the line-up features Michelin-starred chefs, acclaimed culinary leaders, and rising talents from across the globe.
Chef Line-Up Highlights
- French Masters: Arnaud Dunand (Maison Dunand, Bangkok), Clement Niel, Antoine Darquin, Julien Royer (Odette, Singapore), Georgiana Viou.
- Italian Innovators: Giacomo Primante (Etcha, Bangkok), Alessandro Frau, Christian Martena, Heros De Agostinis.
- Mediterranean & European: Dimitrios Moudios (Ore), Ferran Tadeo (Spain), Paul Gamauf (EDVARD, Vienna).
- Asian Excellence: Tamaki Kobayashi (Ann Sophie Pic at Le Normandie), Dylan Jones & Bo Songvisava (Bo.Lan, Thailand), Vuong Thanh Vo (CoCo Dining, Vietnam), Zee Yunze Zheng (Fabula, Shanghai), Eunjung Cho (Honeybee, Seoul).
- Global Icons: Josiah Citrin (Melisse, California), Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends, Singapore), Álvaro Clavijo (El Chato, Bogota).
Festival Experience
- Chef-hosted dinners and one-night-only collaborations.
- Immersive dining journeys blending heritage and innovation.
- Sustainable gastronomy focus with local sourcing and global creativity.
Practical Details
- Dates: 29 September - 4 October 2026
- Tickets: On sale from 1 July 2026 via https://www.worldgourmetfestival.asia
- Tip: Events often sell out quickly-early reservations are strongly advised.
This year's line-up is particularly exciting because it balances culinary heritage with modern innovation, offering guests a rare chance to experience diverse global cuisines in one destination.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.