This year’s event brings together nine renowned chefs from diverse cuisines around the world. Together, they will treat guests to a series of fascinating culinary experiences. Guests can take part in a morning cooking class led by renowned chefs before enjoying a special 3-course lunch. In the evening, a delicious 4-course lunch with a wine pairing is sure to appeal to connoisseurs. In addition, the highlight of the event is the brunch on October 8. This is an opportunity for guests to enjoy the most outstanding dishes, interact with the world-class chefs and witness their talents as they cook live.
Chefs participating in the event include:
Chef Thierry Renou from Le Patio restaurant, 1* Michelin
Thierry Renou, the French chef who owns the prestigious 1-Michelin-starred restaurant, is known for his talent for harmoniously combining ingredients from the southwest of France with oriental spices thanks to his frequent travels to Asia.
French chef owns prestigious 1 Michelin star restaurant.
Chef Adrien Guenzi from restaurant Lüne
Adrien Guenzi's cuisine is inspired by his travels around the world and the interesting people he has met, but also by the endless inspiration from the cuisine of Lyon - Adrien's hometown.
Chef Adrien Guenzi.
Chef Sakal Phoeung from Le Corto and P'Ti Saigon restaurants
As the President of Les Disciples d'Escoffier Vietnam, Sakal Phoeung is a renowned chef with a passion for unique culinary creations and 25 years of experience working in luxury hotels and many high-end restaurants.
Chef Sakal Phoeung.
Chef Shozo Tsuruhara from Fume restaurant
Shozo Tsuruhara wishes to redefine the culinary style of the land of cherry blossoms in Saigon by combining the quintessential heritage of Japanese cuisine with skillful charcoal grilling techniques, bringing modern, high-class and unique dishes.
Japanese chef Shozo Tsuruhara.
Chef Sébastien Voelker from Patisserie Voelker
With 25 years of experience, pastry expert Sébastien Voelker brings diners the signature flavors of his homeland through iconic French cakes and desserts.
Pastry expert Sébastien Voelker.
Chef Dinh Son Truc - Champion of Top Chef Vietnam 2023
Dinh Son Truc is currently the executive chef at NakaThai restaurant. With over 15 years of experience and the title of Top Chef Vietnam 2023 Champion, he is considered one of the most talented factors in the Vietnamese culinary industry today.
Top Chef Vietnam 2023 Champion - Chef Dinh Son Truc.
Chef Vo Thanh Vuong – Champion of Top Chef Vietnam 2019
Blending the essence of traditional and innovative culinary styles, Top Chef Vietnam 2019 Champion Vo Thanh Vuong will take diners on a journey to experience the interesting characteristics of Vietnamese cuisine from North to South.
Top Chef Vietnam 2019 Champion - Chef Vo Thanh Vuong.
Chef Victor Ceano Savall from the chocolate brand SAVALL
As a descendant of a family with a 120-year tradition of making chocolate in Barcelona, Victor Ceano Savall proudly introduced at the event chocolate products with motifs inspired by Vietnamese culture and unique local ingredients.
Chef Victor Ceano Savall.
Victor Ceano Savall proudly presented at the event his unique patterned chocolate products.
Chef Keiko Nagae from Arome
Originally from Tokyo and a graduate of the prestigious Cordon Bleu Institute in Paris, Keiko Nagae has worked for many famous pastry brands and restaurants in France. Her desserts are not only meticulously decorated and beautiful but also extremely harmonious in flavor.
Chef Keiko Nagae.
Mr. Mario Mendis, General Manager of Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel, shared: "We are extremely excited to bring Saigon Gourmet Week back once again. Our desire is not only to support the development but also to contribute to the enhancement of the city's rich culinary scene through this event."
