Cover Clockwise from top left: Richard Ekkebus (Amber), Vicky Lau (Tate Dining Room), Manav Tuli (Chaat), Antonio Oviedo (Agora), Antimo Maria Merone (Estro), Maxime Gilbert (Écriture) and Franckelie Laloum (Louise)
Clockwise from top left: Richard Ekkebus (Amber), Vicky Lau (Tate Dining Room), Manav Tuli (Chaat), Antonio Oviedo (Agora), Antimo Maria Merone (Estro), Maxime Gilbert (Écriture) and Franckelie Laloum (Louise)
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The dinner will take place on February 27 with 100 per cent of the proceeds going towards Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority
The devasting earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6 have wrought destruction across the region, causing widespread damage and tens of thousands of fatalities. The death toll has surpassed 46,000 and more than 84,000 buildings have collapsed, are damaged or require immediate demolition, leaving more than a million people homeless and in need of safe shelter, food, drinking water, hygiene products and warm clothing.
As the countries continue to grapple with the aftermath, funding is urgently needed to support organisations that provide humanitarian aid to affected communities and survivors.
Read more: How to donate to relief efforts for the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes
In an effort to raise these funds, executive chef Franckelie Laloum of Louise will host a charity dinner on Monday, February 27 with six other Hong Kong chefs: Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room, Manav Tuli of Chaat, Maxime Gilbert of Écriture, Antimo Maria Merone of Estro, Antonio Oviedo of Agora, and Richard Ekkebus of Amber. Each of the seven chefs will contribute one course in the exclusive seven-course dinner priced at HK$4,888 (+10%) per guest with optional wine pairing.
Above Image courtesy of Hong Kong Turkish Consulate General
Image courtesy of Hong Kong Turkish Consulate General
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100 per cent of the proceeds from the dinner will go towards the AFAD association, Türkiye's governmental disaster management agency, to help with ongoing rescue efforts. A silent auction will also take place during the evening to raise additional funds for this urgent cause. Prizes include exclusive chef's tables, dining experiences in Hong Kong and Singapore, spa treatments, hotel stays and more.
“We are confident that Türkiye will overcome this disaster,” says Peyami Kalyoncu, Consul General of Türkiye in Hong Kong. “We are determined to provide safe, comfortable shelter and temporary housing to the millions affected by the earthquakes as soon as possible. Our target is to build new homes and cities with the highest standards within one year. We are grateful to the Hong Kong people ... the funds raised at this event will help alleviate the pain of those who are most affected by the earthquakes.”
Above The charity dinner will take place at Louise on February 27
The charity dinner will take place at Louise on February 27
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Chefs For Turkiye Charity Dinner Menu
Ventresca: Spanish tuna belly, Kristal caviar and garum
Antonio Oviedo, Agora
Kinki, charcoal grilled, smoked fruit tomatoes and Amaou strawberries
Maxime Gilbert, Ecriture
Soba noodles in chicken supreme sauce topped with black truffle
Vicky Lau, Tate Dining Room and Mora
Line caught seabass, trumpet zucchini, basil, Amalfi lemon
Antimo Merone, Estro
Langoustine dumpling and honey peas, chardonnay beurre blanc, preserved lemon, Kristal caviar
Franckelie Laloum, Louise
Jardaloo Salli Boti (Parsi meat and apricot curry)
Manav Tuli, Chaat
Conspiracy Dak Lak 90% bitter chocolate, cacao nibs, cacao
fermented cacao mucilage, silken tofu, yuba, almond
Richard Ekkebus, Amber
HK$4,888 (+10%) per guest
for dinner on February 27, 2023
Click here to reserve a table
A storyteller by day and a first-class food devourer by night, Fontaine is the Regional Dining Editor at Tatler Asia, overseeing dining content across all regions and shaping the brand’s editorial voice on food, chefs and culinary culture.
She is also Content Lead for Tatler Best and Co-jury Head for Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau, guiding the awards’ editorial direction and evaluation process. With over a decade in the lifestyle and media industry spanning London and Hong Kong, she brings a cross-regional perspective to the table.
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