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Bangkok to Host 137 Pillars Organic Gourmet Festival
in February and March 2020
Bangkok, 29 January 2020: This February, luxury boutique hotel group 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts will add a new flavour to the city’s culinary calendar with the launch of the 137 Pillars Organic Gourmet Festival (POGF), a gourmet food and drink extravaganza. The event boasts a stellar lineup of Michelin-starred chefs, who will put the spotlight on Asian cuisine through a series of exclusive gala dinners, after parties with renowned international and local mixologists and an Organic Farmers’ Market, showcasing the finest in local sustainable produce.
Sponsored by Thai Airways, the POGF event will run over the last weekend of February (27-1 March) and the first weekend of March (5-8 March), and a part of the proceeds will go to support the Autistic Thai Foundation. The foundation
is a non-profit organisation that runs 20 centres to strengthen autistic children’s skills to learn, improve and be able to take care of themselves.
“I have always been a firm believer of nature and the wealth that it has to offer. Given the changes in our society, it is now more important than ever to share, celebrate and acknowledge the persistent initiations being made to highlight the importance of being in tune with nature and being innovative in its offerings. Our previous organic festivals have proved extremely popular in Chiang Mai and in Bangkok, and we hope this edition will encourage our guests and diners to closely examine the way the food they eat is produced and hopefully support the efforts made by farmers and companies to bring ingredients that are organic and sustainable to the table,” said Christopher E. Stafford, Chief Operating Officer at 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts.
Kicking of this gastronomic journey on 27 February is the Organic Farmers’ Market from 4-10 p.m. on the hotel lawns. Participating vendors include Royal Project Foundation, Butcher shop by Arno’s, Le Cordon Bleu, Kad Kokoa and Captain Hook's Smokehouse. The market will also run on 28 and 29 February, and on 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 March.
The first gala dinner on 28 February features renowned Australian chef and Ambassador of Thai cuisine David Thompson, founder of the Aylmer Aaharn restaurant group, whose first restaurant in Hong Kong, Aaharn, was recently awarded its first Michelin star. The meal is followed by an after party with top mixologist Mel Chavez from Tippling Club, Singapore.
Chef Thaninthorn Chatrawan of the one Michelin-starred Chim by Siam Wisdom presides over the kitchen on the 29 February with a fantastic menu of classic dishes that include centuries-old recipes prepared using modern techniques gained from his overseas experiences. Later Niks Anuman of Teens of Thailand/Asia Today fame wows diners with his mixology skills.
On 6 March, Chef Malcom Lee brings a piece of Candlenut, the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, to Thailand. He promises to take diners on an epicurean journey of refined Peranakan cuisine that preserves the essence and complexities of traditional food, with astute
twists that lift it to a different level. Teaming up with him for the after party is Kris Du of Shanghai’s best-known speakeasies. For the final gala dinner on 7 March, diners will witness the culinary alchemy of Japanese Chef Masafumi Hamano of the two Michelin-starred Au 14 Février Saint-Amour-Bellevue, where he fuses French with Japanese to create stunning colourful masterpieces. Right after the dinner, Pongpak Sudthipongse of Sorrento takes over the bar to thrill guests with his exciting concoctions.
The event will also feature two Sunday brunches on 1 and 8 March as part of the activities. The first one will be hosted by Chef Thaninthorn “Noom” Chantrawan, the hotel’s executive Chef Maxim Baile and fine-dining restaurant Chef de Cuisine Nanang Prasetya Aditama from Nimitr. The second one will see chefs Malcom Lee and Masafumi Hamano wow guests with their inimitable culinary styles.
Prices28 February: Chef David Thompson @ THB 7,000++ per person 29 February: Chef Thaninthorn “Noom” Chantrawan @ THB 6,000++ per person1 March: Chef Thaninthorn, Chef Maxim and Chef Nanang @ THB 2,800++ per person (Sunday brunch) 6 March: Chef Malcom Lee @ THB 6,000++ per person7 March: Chef Masafumi Hamano @ THB 7,000++ per person8 March: Chef Malcom and Chef Masafumi @ THB 2,800++ per person (Sunday brunch) After Party on 28, 29 February and 6, 7March @ THB 2,500++ per person
Room reservations:The Best Available Rate for Suite accommodation from 27 February to 31 March starts from USD 409++ per night, inclusive of daily breakfast, butler service as well as access to the Baan Borneo club lounge and
rooftop infinity pool. Rates are subject to applicable service charge and government tax.
For more information or make a reservation, please call 02-079-7000, or email [email protected].
About 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts, launched in Bangkok in January 2016, is a passionately curated luxury boutique brand, offering unique, memorable signature experiences and legendary service in each of its properties.
Following the success of the award-winning 30-suite 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai which opened in 2012, the second property, 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok opened in February 2017, showcasing 34 exquisitely appointed suites and 179 private residences.
A hallmark of 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is the team who are dedicated to legendary hospitality and service, as well as a respect for environmental sustainability. They are both members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
For media enquiries, please contact: Jareeya Suthaporn (Pueng)Public Relations Manager137 Pillars Hotels & ResortsTel: +66 (0) 2 079 7000Email: [email protected]
