The World Gourmet Festival will return to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from September 29 to October 4, bringing together international, regional and local culinary talent under the theme, The World of Flavours.
The annual event will feature a programme of dining experiences, chef collaborations, culinary showcases and industry discussions. Chefs from Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel will also participate in selected events throughout the festival.
Highlights will include dinners led by international guest chefs, collaborative tasting menus, live culinary demonstrations, afternoon tea experiences, bar takeovers and panel discussions featuring industry figures.
A new addition for 2026 is the Young Chef’s Award, which will recognise emerging culinary talent through a competition judged by a panel of local and international chefs. Participants will be assessed on their creativity, technical skills and culinary vision.
The festival follows its 25th edition in 2025, which featured solo chef dinners, collaborative dining events, masterclasses, bar takeovers and food-focused experiences across Bangkok. The event brought together chefs representing nearly 30 Michelin stars.
According to the organisers, this year’s programme will focus on showcasing a range of culinary traditions, techniques and influences from around the world through a series of curated experiences.
Additional details, including participating chefs and event schedules, will be announced closer to the festival.
William Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor International, said: “The World Gourmet Festival has become one of the region’s most recognised culinary events, bringing together leading chefs and gastronomic talent from around the world.”
The organisers said the festival aims to continue strengthening Bangkok’s position as a destination for international dining experiences and culinary events.
