Bangkok (Thailand) – July 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 announces a culinary collaboration with chef Simone Finetti. Finetti, who finished eighth in the final of the popular TV show MasterChef Italia (Season 4), has created a special Thai-inspired dish and is now working with Chef Ken Khanyankai of the Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 to create a special menu for Thai Mother's Day.

As part of a culinary, cultural, and social discovery tour in collaboration with Lufthansa and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Rome, Chef Simone visited various locations in and around Bangkok, including the village of Suan Sampran in Nakhon Pathom, the coconut garden and the 100-year-old market in Chachoengsao, Ayutthaya, the Grand Palace, Chinatown, and the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. A passionate cook, he incorporated his experiences in Thailand into a special dish, which will be available exclusively at the Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 and will be accompanied by an appetizer from Chef Ken Khayankai.

Italian Simone Finetti has had a great passion for cooking since childhood, instilled in him by his grandmother, his first teacher. He spent a lot of time with his father fishing and growing vegetables in the garden, thus learning the importance of traditional cuisine and the origin of ingredients. He participated in the fourth season of MasterChef Italia, reaching the eighth final. Furthermore, he is one of the show's most popular contestants and won first prize as the Master of Italian Pasta.

Head Chef Ken Khayankai leads the kitchen at the Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20. He brings 15 years of experience from various restaurants and hotels, including Sukhothai Bangkok, Arcadia Suites Bangkok, Hotel Icon Bangkok, and White Lies Restaurant, where he worked alongside Head Chef Maurizio Menconi. Over the years, he has perfected his culinary skills and developed a deep passion for Italian cuisine.

“I am delighted that our team had the opportunity to collaborate with the talented chef Simone and thrilled that we can offer his exclusive menu specifically for our hotel restaurant, Eat Well Café. We thank Lufthansa and TAT Rome for their support in making this project a reality and for bringing Thailand and Italy closer together through a culinary experience. I therefore warmly invite all Bangkok residents and visitors to visit our hotel and join us on this culinary journey,” said Supa-arpha Itthikaiwan, Marketing Director of the Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

The exclusive menu, created in collaboration between Executive Chef Simone Finetti and Executive Chef Ken Khayankai, is available from August 1st to October 31st, 2019 at the Eat Well Café in the Well Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit 20. Reservations can be made by email at [email protected] or by phone at +66 2 1275995.

About the Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20: The Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 is managed by Well Hotels & Resorts, a Thai hotel management company. It positions itself as a lifestyle and wellness destination, offering not only an urban feel and a close connection to the neighborhood, but also combining comfort and style in perfect harmony with a warm and friendly welcome.

The hotel features 235 rooms and suites, including 143 Superior Rooms, 7 Superior Corner Rooms, 75 Deluxe Rooms, 6 Executive Rooms, and 4 Executive Suites. All rooms and suites are equipped with a minibar, electronic safe, 46-inch smart TV, free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a wired LAN connection. Each Executive Room and Executive Suite also offers a private exercise bike, a Well Fit Box with yoga and stretching equipment, and electronic scales for health-conscious travelers. A microwave and printer are also provided in the Executive Suite. Facilities include the Eat Well Café, serving all-day dining (Thai and healthy dishes), the Twist Bar & Bistro with popular Western cuisine, the Well Spa, and Well Fitness, offering various wellness classes such as Muay Thai cardio and aqua biking.

The hotel won numerous awards in the first three years after its opening in 2016, including the Guest Review Award from Booking.com, the Gold Circle Award from Agoda.com, the Asia's Top Emerging Hotel Award from Now Travel Asia Magazine, and the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2017 and 2019.

Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, Sukhumvit Road 20, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, email: [email protected]