Three Culinary Icons Confirmed For World Gourmet Festival 2026

The World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel makes its highly anticipated return, celebrating its 24th edition under the theme “The World of Flavours.” This year’s festival unveils an extraordinary culinary collaboration spanning Latin America, France, and the United States, with the first three internationally acclaimed chefs confirmed:

Álvaro Clavijo (El Chato, Bogotá, Colombia)
- Founder of Latin America’s No. 1 restaurant in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
- Known for ingredient-driven cuisine rooted in Colombia’s biodiversity and indigenous traditions.

Julien Royer (Odette, Singapore)
- Chef-owner of three Michelin-starred Odette.
- Celebrated for refined French cuisine interpreted through an Asian lens, consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Josiah Citrin (Mélisse, Los Angeles, USA)
- Two Michelin-starred pioneer of Californian luxury dining.
- Renowned for innovation, hospitality, and shaping America’s contemporary culinary landscape.

Festival Highlights
- Exclusive dining experiences showcasing diverse culinary philosophies.
- A journey across three continents, blending creativity, terroir, and innovation.
- Additional chefs, collaborations, and special events to be announced in the months ahead.

Leadership Insight
Torsten Richter, General Manager, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel:
> “The World Gourmet Festival continues to celebrate the diversity and creativity that define the global culinary landscape. We are honoured to welcome Álvaro Clavijo, Julien Royer and Josiah Citrin to Bangkok, where their distinct culinary philosophies will offer guests an extraordinary journey across Latin America, France and the United States.”

✨ Takeaway: The 2026 edition of the World Gourmet Festival promises to be one of Asia’s most prestigious gastronomic gatherings, uniting global culinary icons and offering guests an unforgettable exploration of flavours.