After a three-year hiatus, the three-day event brought 16 world-class chefs and almost 1,500 foodies together at Central Harbourfront to celebrate the city's vibrant dining scene once more
After three years since the very first Off Menu took place in November 2019, Hong Kong is once again ready for live events and Tatler Dining welcomed foodies to celebrate the city's unique food culture with the return of our signature food festival. The line-up of chefs for Off Menu 2022 featured five international chefs from top restaurants around the world who flew in for the event along with 11 leading local talents that represent the city's finest. Together, they presented 16 different off-menu dishes, paired with a complimentary glass of wine and beer, for almost 1,500 guests at the three-day food festival which took place in the heart of Hong Kong at Central Harbourfront on November 25-27.
Set up in an exclusive section within BAM Festival 2022 hosted by Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong, Off Menu was a reflection of the city's eclectic dining industry. With guests hungry for Hong Kong's first food festival in a long time, the atmosphere at Off Menu was abuzz with excitement, curiosity and above all else hope. Chefs, foodies and friends came to support the event to enjoy the sense of community that Hong Kong's F&B industry is known and loved for.
The food menu showcased unexpected dishes that pay homage to Hong Kong ingredients such as dried oysters, chicken feet, triple yellow chicken, abalone, soy, XO sauce and more. The chefs then interpreted these ingredients to make something truly original, all the while showcasing their own creative flair.
Collaborations between five local chefs and five international chefs saw the UK, Mexico, Taiwan, Malaysia and Australia come together in Hong Kong for a multicultural, culinary exchange like never before. A roster of four rising star chefs who provided inventive dishes followed by sweet delights crafted by two pastry chef extraordinaires also made use of local produce.
For drinks, Off Menu offered alcoholic options including wine from Jebsen Wines and Spirits, Japanese-style cocktails from Mizunara: The Library, and mocktails from functional recovery beverage brand Drink Eve. Aside from all the lively happenings at the festival, a VIP area presented a caviar bar and masterclass presented by Royal Caviar Club complemented with pours of Armand de Brignac, Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Chandon Garden Spritz, Whispering Angel and Château Galoupet.