Bangkok, Thailand, June 24, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Anantara Siam, Bangkok, is proud to announce the first celebrity chefs for the 25th annual World Gourmet Festival, taking place from September 22-28, 2025. To mark this anniversary year, the festival will bring together an exceptional array of international culinary talent for a week of unforgettable gastronomic experiences – tickets are available now.

This anniversary year gains further significance from the fact that three of the six announced restaurants have fittingly been selected by The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 as one of the top 100 restaurants in the world – one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

Eric Vildgaard's Jordnær (#56), Dave Pynt's Burnt Ends (#93), and Vaughan Mabee's Amisfield (#99) made their debut on this coveted list in 2025 – a monumental accolade that guarantees months-long waiting lists and international acclaim. Now, restaurant patrons in Bangkok have the unique opportunity to experience all three within a single week.

ERIC VILDGAARD ​​Jordnær, Denmark (Thailand debut) 3 Michelin stars | Ranked #56 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Ranked #3 in the Best Chef Awards 2024 | 97.50 points La Liste | Les Grandes Tables du Monde. Eric Vildgaard, one of the most celebrated figures in European gastronomy, is a phenomenon. The self-taught visionary behind Copenhagen's Jordnær restaurant has redefined Nordic haute cuisine with a style that is deeply emotional, technically flawless, and profoundly personal. Widely regarded as one of the most romantic and refined restaurants in the world, his establishment has earned international acclaim and a place on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Each dish tells a story—of resilience, transformation, and the power of love—that he shares with his partner, Tina, who runs the restaurant with him. This is gastronomy at its most human: generous, precise, and transcendent. Gourmet Discoveries: Chef Eric Vildgaard and Chef Vaughan Mabee Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 THB 18,500 net per person including wine pairing

VAUGHAN MABEE Amisfield, New Zealand (Thailand Debut) #99 World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Best Chef Awards 2024 – 3 Knives | Best Culinary Experience in the World. A pioneering figure in New Zealand cuisine, Vaughan Mabee is known for his edible tales of the wild. As Executive Chef of Amisfield in Queenstown, Mabee combines deep respect for the terroir with theatrical presentation – from dishes hidden inside river stones to allusions to Māori legends. He fishes, hunts, and gathers his own ingredients, creating menus that reflect the spirit of Aotearoa. Recently named one of the most creative chefs of his generation, his Bangkok debut is truly historic. Gourmet Encounters: Chef Vaughan Mabee. Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025. 14,000 THB 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, combining art, flavor, and innovation in every creation. The Singaporean pastry chef, artist, and entrepreneur is best known for her 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 set standards with her brands Janice Wong Singapore and Pure Imagination, committed to creativity, sustainability, and chocolate made from bean to bar. Legendary Afternoon Tea: Chef Janice Wong. Dates: Thursday, 25 to Saturday, 27 September 2025. 1,800 THB net per person.

DAVE PYNT Burnt Ends, Singapore 1 Michelin Star | Ranked #93 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Ranked #38 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Chef's Choice Award | Best Chef Awards – 2 Knives. Dave Pynt, a master of fire and finesse, has built one of Asia's most prestigious restaurants around a custom-made wood-fired oven. At Burnt Ends, his signature dishes – from bone marrow buns to smoked king crab – blend rustic charm with refined sophistication. Gourmet Encounter: Chef Dave Pynt. Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025. 14,000 THB net per person including wine pairing.

SANTIAGO FERNANDEZ MAZ, Tokyo (Thailand debut) 2 Michelin stars | Ranked #43 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 | Best Chef Award 2024 – 1 knife | Gault & Millau Japan Innovation Award. Santiago Fernandez, a rising force in modern Latin American gastronomy, heads MAZ, the Tokyo branch of Lima's legendary Central restaurant. Under the mentorship of Virgilio Martínez, Santiago has developed his own style – one that explores the Peruvian landscapes through the lens of Japanese precision. His tasting menu is a journey through altitudes, cultures, and nature – from Amazonian roots to Andean herbs, presented with poetic elegance. Gourmet Encounter: Chef Santiago Fernandez. Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025. 14,000 THB 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 | Best Chef Creativity Award. Paco Méndez doesn't just cook Mexican food – he redefines Mexican cuisine. Trained by Ferran Adrià, he brings the soulful, complex flavors of his heritage to life with Michelin-star precision. At his restaurant Come in Barcelona, ​​he transforms tacos into works of art and mole into modern masterpieces. Every dish blends nostalgia with innovation. Gourmet icon: Chef Paco Méndez. Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025. 12,000 THB net per person including wine pairing.

Spaces are very limited. Starting today, you'll receive a 15% early bird discount. A maximum of six places are available per guest and event. Menus and wine recommendations will be announced shortly.

Throughout the festival week, you can also expect exclusive Chef's Table dinners, interactive masterclasses, special wine pairings, pop-up cafés, and atmospheric evening events – all within the iconic spaces of Anantara Siam. For the first time in its history, the festival also offers carefully curated experiences for every budget, allowing food lovers of all kinds to join in the celebration – whether enjoying a world-class pastry or discovering an exceptional wine pairing.