 Tickets,
which cost 10,000 Baht per person, will buy a seven-course meal cooked by
four chefs of international standing – Jean-Georges Vongerichten from New
York, David Thompson from London, and Neil Perry from Sydney. Each of these
chefs will cook two courses each; Amanda Gale of Cy’an will present the
dessert.
In addition to the dinner, which will be open to up to 150 guests, the
Metropolitan Bangkok will be hosting a silent auction with the monies raised
to be sent directly to the Thai communities who need help in rebuilding
their homes and shattered livelihoods.
"I can't tell you how delighted I am to be part of this,” says David
Thompson, who will be flying to Bangkok especially for the occasion, “and to
raise money for such a worthwhile cause. I know that Jean-Georges and Neil
both feel the same. We will be doing our utmost to ensure that people enjoy
the night, the Met and the dinner."
David Thompson will be coming to Bangkok from Nahm, the award-winning
restaurant at the Halkin Hotel in London’s Belgravia (like the Metropolitan
Bangkok, a COMO Hotel). Thompson, who is Australian, is celebrated for his
innovative renditions of classic Thai recipes, using strong, explosive
flavours. In 2002, Nahm became the first Thai restaurant ever to garner a
Michelin star – an accolade that it proudly retains.
Born and raised on the outskirts of Strasbourg in Alsace, Jean-Georges
Vongerichten originally trained with the top names in
France, including Paul
Bocuse. He is now regarded as one of the premier chefs in New York, a
culinary trendsetter whose innovative combination of Thai and French cuisine
still leaves the critics breathless. He is perhaps best known for Vong in
Manhattan, although his culinary empire now extends to Las Vegas, Paris and
Shanghai.
Coming from the other side of the globe is Neil Perry, perhaps the
greatest ambassador for modern Australian cooking. It was 15 years ago that
he first shot to fame, with the opening of Rockpool Restaurant in The Rocks,
Sydney. His passion for perfection is reflected in his sourcing, freshness
lies at the heart of Perry’s mission, combined with modern Asian flourishes.
And finally, the Metropolitan Bangkok’s own Amanda Gale will be
masterminding the evening’s sweet finale. Gale originally trained with Perry
before joining COMO Hotels and Resorts at Parrot Cay in the Turks and
Caicos.
"It is an immense privilege to have three such venerable colleagues share
my kitchen in Bangkok," she said, "They are travelling thousands of miles to
be here. I can only ask that their generosity of spirit is matched by the
funds raised on this important night."
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