Saigon Gourmet Week marks a spectacular return.

This year's event brings together nine renowned chefs from diverse culinary backgrounds around the world. They will treat guests to a series of captivating culinary experiences. Attendees can participate in a morning cooking class led by these celebrated chefs before enjoying a special three-course lunch. In the evening, a tempting four-course lunch with a selection of wines is sure to appeal to discerning diners. Furthermore, the highlight of the event is the brunch on October 8th. This is an opportunity for guests to sample the most outstanding dishes, network with world-class chefs, and witness their culinary talents firsthand.

The chefs participating in the event include:

Chef Thierry Renou from Le Patio restaurant, 1* Michelin

Thierry Renou, the French chef who owns a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant, is known for his talent in harmoniously combining ingredients from southwestern France with Eastern spices, thanks to his frequent travels to Asia.

Chef Adrien Guenzi from Lüne restaurant

Adrien Guenzi's cuisine draws inspiration from his travels around the world and the interesting people he has met, with a deep-seated source of inspiration from the cuisine of Lyon – Adrien's hometown.

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 unique passion for culinary innovation and 25 years of experience working in luxury hotels and high-end restaurants.

Chef Shozo Tsuruhara from Fume restaurant

Shozo Tsuruhara aims to redefine Japanese culinary style in Saigon by combining the finest aspects of Japanese cuisine with masterful charcoal grilling techniques, resulting in modern, high-end, and unique dishes.

Chef Sébastien Voelker from Patisserie Voelker

With 25 years of experience, pastry expert Sébastien Voelker brings diners the distinctive flavors of his homeland through iconic French cakes and desserts.

Chef Đinh Sơn Trúc – Winner of Top Chef Vietnam 2023

Dinh Son Truc currently serves as the executive chef at NakaThai restaurant. With over 15 years of experience and the title of Champion of Top Chef Vietnam 2023, he is considered one of the most talented individuals in the Vietnamese culinary industry today.

Chef Võ Thành Vương – Winner of Top Chef Vietnam 2019

Blending the best of traditional and innovative culinary styles, Vo Thanh Vuong, the winner of Top Chef Vietnam 2019, will take diners on a journey to experience the fascinating characteristics of Vietnamese cuisine from North to South.

Chef Victor Ceano Savall from the SAVALL chocolate brand.

As a descendant of a family with a 120-year tradition of chocolate making in Barcelona, ​​Victor Ceano Savall proudly showcased at the event chocolate products featuring designs inspired by Vietnamese culture and unique local ingredients.

Chef Keiko Nagae from Arome

Hailing from Tokyo and a graduate of the prestigious Cordon Bleu academy in Paris, Keiko Nagae has worked for numerous renowned pastry brands and restaurants in France. Her desserts are not only meticulously and beautifully decorated but also incredibly harmonious in flavor.

Mr. Mario Mendis, General Manager of Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel, shared: "We are extremely excited to bring Saigon Gourmet Week back once again. Our aspiration is not only to support its development but also to contribute to elevating the city's rich culinary scene through this event."