{"id":7002,"date":"2024-10-08T11:18:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/?p=54431"},"modified":"2025-02-01T05:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:04:59","slug":"chef-shane-delia-brings-middle-eastern-culinary-showcase-to-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/chef-shane-delia-brings-middle-eastern-culinary-showcase-to-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Shane Delia Brings Middle Eastern Culinary Showcase to Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\"Chef<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, October 8, 2024 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is delighted to announce a unique dining experience in collaboration with Melbourne\u2019s acclaimed Maha restaurant. Renowned Australian Chef Shane Delia will bring his innovative Middle Eastern cuisine to Bangkok from 17 October 2024 for a limited engagement of seven exclusive dinners. Chef Shane Delia, an award-winning chef known for his media presence, television appearances and role as brand ambassador and director of the Delia group, which includes the renowned Maha restaurant, is set to dazzle Bangkok\u2019s culinary scene. Under his stewardship, Maha has earned the prestigious Chef\u2019s Hat award, recognised for its inventive reinterpretation of Middle Eastern cuisine. Maha celebrates its rich culinary heritage with contemporary twists, embodying the concept of \u2018Unrestricted Middle Eastern Cuisine\u2019. Chef Delia\u2019s expertise in modernising ancient dishes with world-class ingredients promises a dining experience unlike any other.<\/p>\n

One of Chef Shane Delia\u2019s key goals is to demonstrate that Middle Eastern flavours can be presented in innovative and contemporary ways. His Bangkok menu will showcase the versatility and excellence of Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern elements.<\/p>\n

The exclusive six-course menu starts with an appetiser plate featuring a Middle Eastern welcome board with creative twists. The first course, \u2018Hiramasa Kingfish Crudo\u2019, includes charred pineapple tabbouleh and house-made harissa. The second course, \u2018Macaroon Bil Toum\u2019, consists of Lebanese garlic dumplings with Hokkaido scallops and pine nut burnt butter, marrying Middle Eastern flavours with modern gastronomic techniques.<\/p>\n

The fish course features \u2018Roasted Coral Trout\u2019, accompanied by spiced Shirazi and orange reduction, blending contemporary flavours from various regions. The main course, \u2018Dry-aged Duck Breast\u2019, is a sophisticated dish requiring expert cooking techniques to perfect.<\/p>\n

This unique dining experience concludes with a dessert of beetroot, white chocolate, watermelon, rosewater and peppermint crisp milk chocolate ice cream.<\/p>\n

\u2018It is an honour for my team and me to collaborate with Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on this culinary venture. Thailand is renowned for its food, and showcasing our Bangkok edition of Maha here is a dream come true. This event will offer a playful yet flavourful Middle Eastern experience unlike anything you have tried before\u2019, said Chef Shane Delia. The \u2018Chef Shane Delia Pop-up Restaurant\u2019 will be open for seven dinners from 17 to 23 October 2024, starting from 17:00. The price is THB 5,200++ per person, with an optional wine pairing available at THB 3,500++ per person. Please note that prices are subject to a 10% service charge and 7% government tax.<\/p>\n

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok at +66 (0) 2 162 9000<\/p>\n

About Chef Shane Delia<\/strong>
\nShane Delia is an award-winning chef and entrepreneur with a prominent media presence. His diverse roles include television presenter, print contributor, author, charity spokesperson and brand ambassador. For the past decade, he has hosted the popular and top-rated Australian lifestyle and travel programme Postcards. Chef Delia has also created three of his own television series: Spice Journey, Recipe for Life and Middle East Feast. His restaurant portfolio includes Maha, a flagship Australian dining institution known for its innovative take on Mediterranean cuisine. Maha redefines traditional Middle Eastern dishes through modern dining techniques.<\/p>\n

About Maha<\/strong>
\nMaha is a celebrated Australian dining institution with a 16-year legacy. The restaurant has consistently earned accolades, including a chef\u2019s hat since its inception in 2008. Known for its iconic Middle Eastern food identity, Maha offers an \u2018Unrestricted Middle Eastern Dining\u2019 experience. This style allows Maha to honour the culinary traditions of the Levant, Moorish, Arabic, Persian and Ottoman empires while embracing a modern Australian twist. Maha is renowned as one of the premier dining establishments in the Australian food scene. About Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok: On 27 September 2010, Kempinski Hotels, Europe\u2019s oldest luxury hotel group, opened its first property in Thailand: the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Located in the heart of Bangkok\u2019s premier shopping and entertainment district, adjacent to Sra Pathum Palace, this luxury five-star hotel combines Kempinski\u2019s trademark European flair with traditional Thai hospitality. Each of the hotel\u2019s 397 guestrooms and suites overlooks the property\u2019s surrounding gardens and pools, with 22 rooms offering direct access to the pool. Thailand\u2019s artistic heritage is a key theme of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. The property displays 2,000 pieces of art, including more than 200 original paintings and sculptures by Thai artists commissioned to create art for the property.<\/p>\n

About Kempinski<\/strong>
\nCreated in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe\u2019s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski\u2019s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today, the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 28 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world\u2019s largest alliance of independent hotel.<\/p>\n

Source<\/a><\/p>\n

First published at TravelCommunication.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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