Key points
- Leading the lineup is Chef Julien Royer of Odette in Singapore, joined by Chef Josiah Citrin of Mélisse in the United States, Chef Tamaki Kobayashi of Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie, and Chef Chumpol Jangprai of R.
- The international roster expands with Chef Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends in Singapore, Chef Deepanker Khosla of HAŌMA, Chef Arnaud Dunand of Maison Dunand, Chef Giacomo Primante of Etcha, and Chef Zee Yunze Zheng of Fabula Shanghai.
- With an unusually diverse roster and six days of special dinners and collaborations, the World Gourmet Festival 2026 could become one of Bangkok’s standout culinary events of the year, while reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a destination where ambitious global cuisine meets exceptional local talent.
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is preparing to place Bangkok firmly in the international culinary spotlight with the return of the World Gourmet Festival 2026. Running from September 29 through October 4, the six-day celebration will bring celebrated chefs, rising culinary talents, and distinctive dining experiences together under the theme “The World of Flavors.”
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Now entering its 26th edition, the festival promises chef-led dinners, exclusive one-night collaborations, and experiences showcasing different culinary traditions and techniques. As this Bangkok Hotel News report highlights, the 2026 program aims to combine heritage, innovation, creativity, and international collaboration while giving diners an opportunity to experience some of the world’s leading culinary talent without leaving Bangkok.
Michelin-Starred Talent Heads to Bangkok
Leading the lineup is Chef Julien Royer of Odette in Singapore, joined by Chef Josiah Citrin of Mélisse in the United States, Chef Tamaki Kobayashi of Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie, and Chef Chumpol Jangprai of R.HAAN.
The international roster expands with Chef Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends in Singapore, Chef Deepanker Khosla of HAŌMA, Chef Arnaud Dunand of Maison Dunand, Chef Giacomo Primante of Etcha, and Chef Zee Yunze Zheng of Fabula Shanghai.
Bangkok’s acclaimed restaurant scene will also have a strong presence. Chef Dylan Jones and Chef Bo Songvisava of Bo.Lan join Chef Chalee Kader of Wana Yook and chefs Pilaipon Kamnag and Piyachart Puttawong of Saneh Jaan.
Global Flavors Meet in One Kitchen
Further international names include Chef Georgiana Viou, whose cooking draws on French and West African influences, Chef Álvaro Clavijo of Colombia’s El Chato, and Chef Vuong Thanh Vo of CoCo Dining in Vietnam.
They will be joined by chefs Clément Niel, Alessandro Frau, Antoine Darquin, Ferran Tadeo, Paul Gamauf of Anantara Palace Hansen Vienna, and Heros De Agostinis of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome. South Korean pastry chef Eunjung Cho of Honeybee Seoul adds another dimension to the festival’s extensive program.
A major feature will be collaborations between visiting chefs and Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s culinary team. Beyond producing memorable dinners, these partnerships are intended to encourage an exchange of techniques, perspectives, ingredients, and culinary cultures inside a shared kitchen.
Six Days of Culinary Experiences
Organizers describe the 2026 festival as a significant new chapter in an event that has spent more than two decades connecting Bangkok diners with international gastronomy. The ambition this year is particularly broad, positioning the Thai capital as a meeting point for established culinary heritage and emerging ideas.
Tickets are now on sale, with capacity limited for individual events. With an unusually diverse roster and six days of special dinners and collaborations, the World Gourmet Festival 2026 could become one of Bangkok’s standout culinary events of the year, while reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a destination where ambitious global cuisine meets exceptional local talent.
For more on the World Gourmet Festival 2026, visit:
https://www.worldgourmetfestival.asia/
