Former head chef of World’s 50 Best restaurant, Tim Raue, Chef Christian Herrgesell will host two gastronomic events at the luxury resort on 14 and 15 January 2022
This January, leading luxury resort, The Pavilions Phuket, welcomes culinary director and former head chef from two Michelin-star restaurant Tim Raue, Chef Christian Herrgesell, over two days for a unique gastronomic experience for guests at the resort. From 14-15 January 2022, Chef Christian Herrgesell will take up residency at The Pavilions Phuket to present two specially crafted evenings of gastronomic delights, combining the diversity of Asian cuisine with the distinct culinary signature of one of Europe’s top chefs.
Christian Herrgesell has over 20 years’ experience in gastronomy, including 10 years working with one of Germany’s most-decorated and flamboyant restauranteurs, Tim Raue, as head chef of his eminent Berlin restaurant Tim Raue. The two Michelin-starred restaurant has held a spot in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants since 2014, currently at #31, and has featured on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series, Chef’s Table. During his time with Tim Raue, Christian not only served as head chef and culinary director in the flagship restaurant in Berlin, but also operated the opening of 13 restaurants around the world, including concepts in Dubai, St. Moritz and Sylt.
On 14 and 15 January 2022, Christian will be hosting two exclusive culinary evenings at The Pavilions Phuket where he will showcase an Asian-inspired philosophy that fuses exceptional Japanese product quality, classical French cooking techniques and exotic Thai fragrances and flavours. The first night will see guests treated to a ‘Tipsy Tapas’ evening at the resort’s 360 Bar, where innovative dishes include pork belly Sichuan style and salmon, spicy tomato & som tam. The following evening, Christian will present a six-course degustation dinner at the resort’s award-winning The Plantation Club, where menu highlights include five spice short-rib beef with sweet potato; steamed cod with creamy wasabi and watercress salad; and a Thai mango-passionfruit soup and coconut rice milk foam.
Nestled high in the hills above Layan Beach, The Pavilions Phuket offers a range of 95 luxurious accommodations from private pool villas to spacious suites. Guests can enjoy two award-winning restaurants with gourmet cuisine prepared by an exceptionally skilled culinary team, a panoramic sunset view hilltop bar, state-of-the-art amenities including a spa and wellness centre and one of the largest free-form pools in Phuket.
The tapas evening at 360 Bar is priced at THB 850 net per person, includes 4 exclusive tapas and a welcome glass of Taittinger Champagne. The six-course degustation menu is priced at THB 5,300 ++ per person, or early bird pricing at THB 4,300 ++ bookings before 01/01/22. For dinner reservations please call +66 076 317 600 or email [email protected]