Leading this year’s World Gourmet Festival is three-Michelin-star visionary Chef Julien Royer, whose extraordinary artistry sets the stage for a landmark celebration of flavour.
Chef Julien Royer is a French chef and co-owner of Odette in Singapore, a three-Michelin-star restaurant. Born in France, he grew up on a family farm that shaped his focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients. After training in top French kitchens, he moved to Asia and opened Odette in 2015. The restaurant earned three Michelin stars in 2019 and has maintained them since, known for refined French cuisine with subtle Asian influences.
Awards:
| Chef at | Odette - Singapore |
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| Location |
Singapore |
| EVENT | Horizons & Heritage: A Celebration of World Flavours |
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| VENUE | Grand Ballroom |
| DATE | Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
| TIME | 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| PRICE | THB 5,500 net per person |
Every chef carries within them a fragment of the world — a memory of soil, sea and hearth, carried across borders and reborn on the plate.
In the vibrant storytelling of Chef Álvaro Clavijo, Colombia comes to life through colour, identity, and tradition. Chef Dave Pynt speaks through fire, transforming simple ingredients into bold expressions of flavour, while Julien Royer brings a worldly perspective shaped by curiosity, elegance, and a profound respect for nature. For Heros De Agostinis, cuisine becomes a celebration of cultural exchange, where Italian heritage meets influences gathered from around the world.
Across generations and geographies, chefs such as Arnaud Dunand, Antoine Darquin, Christian Martena, and Alessandro Frau contribute their own chapters to this evolving narrative. Their cuisines are shaped by traditions preserved, experiences embraced, and a constant desire to explore new possibilities.
Together, these eight chefs create a dialogue between horizons and heritage, bringing together diverse stories, cultures, and flavours in celebration of the universal language that connects them all: passion.
| EVENT | Gourmet Signature: Exclusive 3-Michelin-stars Dinner - Chef Julien Royer |
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| VENUE | Madison Steak Avenue |
| DATE | Wednesday 30 September 2026 |
| TIME | 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| PRICE | THB 22,200 net per person |
From the rolling landscapes of Cantal, France, to the heart of Singapore, Chef Julien Royer’s culinary journey has been guided by a deep connection to nature, heritage, and the people behind every ingredient. Raised in a fourth-generation farming family, he developed an appreciation for seasonality, craftsmanship and respect for the land, values that continue to shape his cuisine at three Michelin-starred Odette. As the only three Michelin-starred chef featured at this year’s World Gourmet Festival, Chef Julien brings an exceptional level of artistry and refinement, showcasing a culinary philosophy rooted in authenticity, emotion, and storytelling.
Through his modern interpretation of French gastronomy, Chef Julien seamlessly blends the memories of his French roots with the vibrant influences of Asia, creating dishes that are precise in technique yet rich in meaning. Join us for a remarkable dining experience as Chef Julien shares his celebrated approach to flavour, heritage and heartfelt hospitality.