Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s Dine with Chef brings chefs’ craftsmanship centre stage

Sharing the spotlight are executive chef Stig Drageide and executive pastry chef Holger Deh of the upcoming Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur who have each garnered deserved worldwide acclaim for their tenures at Michelin-starred establishments. 

Vincenzo Carbone (or chef Enzo as he’s affectionately known), the executive chef of the upcoming Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, will join the star-studded lineup to give diners a taste of what the soon-to-be-opened hotel has in store. 

You’ll be able to experience the talent of these chefs firsthand in a total of eight epicurean events hosted by Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

Kicking off at THIRTY8 from May 9 to 11, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s Dine with Chef series will centre its debut on Polish cuisine. Helmed by chef Greg and distinguished Polish chefs Marcin Budynek and Mariusz Olechno, guests can expect a selection of à la carte dishes that champion Poland’s culinary heritage. 

THIRTY8 will see a shift from a celebration of culture to a celebration of family with a festive Mother’s Day brunch curated by chef Greg from Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, chef Stig and chef Holger from Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, chef Enzo from Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, and chef Pande Cipta from Andaz Bali. Expect a selection of sparkling wine, cocktails, and inventive mocktails before indulging in a lavish spread on May 12. 

Andaz Bali’s chef Pande Cipta will platform Indonesian cuisine in a bountiful lunch buffet complemented by handcrafted beverages, available from May 13 to 17. 

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will team up with Sushi Azabu, one of the city’s most renowned Japanese establishments. For one night only on May 17, an intimate sake tasting omakase dinner will be housed in the hotel’s recently opened pop up space on Level 5—the highlight of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s Dine with Chef series. 

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To give guests of Dine with Chef a sneak peek of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s upcoming culinary offerings, chef Stig and chef Holger will take over the kitchen of THIRTY8. Elevations of classic afternoon tea fixings will be available on May 18 and 19. 

Authentic Italian cuisine will be brought to the heart of the city by chef Enzo to celebrate the upcoming opening of Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur. Distilling the dining experience of the new upscale lifestyle hotel into a three day event from May 23 to 25, guests can expect a myriad of antipasti and fresh pastas.

May 25 will see a culinary experience fit for bona fide sommeliers and wine enthusiasts. Grant Burge, a South Australian wine specialist, will guide an exclusive wine tasting at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s Poolhouse, complete with an expertly paired selection of canapés. Throughout the month of May, the Poolhouse will also feature a weekend a la minute BBQ buffet by chef Izmin of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

While Dine with Chef may pay tribute to cuisines spanning across continents, the series will stay true to the city’s culinary roots, championing Malaysian fare throughout the month of festivities. Chef Ramu of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will showcase Malaysian cuisine with a buffet comprising signature dishes at JP teres.

For more information about Dine with Chef and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s restaurants, visit the hotel’s website or message +60 12 621 9869. 

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