Chef Nattaphon “Oat” Othanawathakij spent nearly a decade in Melbourne, honing his craft across fine dining and global events like the Australian Open and Formula 1. Returning to Asia, he worked at restaurants ranked No.5 in World’s 50 Best and No.1 in Asia’s 50 Best. In Phuket, he co-founded HEH (2019), later winning Iron Chef Thailand 2021 and Top Chef Thailand 2023. Remarkably, he is also Thailand’s first world-ranked snowboarder.
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Cuisine: Sustainable Andaman seafood elevated with dry-aging, fermentation, and contemporary Australian techniques.
Venue: Grand Ballroom
Date: Monday 22 September 2025
Time: 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Event: Roots & Revolutions: A Culinary Journey Through Time Opening Party
Price: THB 6,500 net
| Chef at | HEH, Phuket |
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| Location |
Thailand |
| EVENT | Roots & Revolutions: A Culinary Journey Through Time |
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| VENUE | Grand Ballroom |
| DATE | Monday 22 September 2025 |
| TIME | 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| PRICE | THB 6,500 net per person |
From the bold Nordic flavours of Eric Vildgaard, to the refined Cantonese artistry of Choi Ming Fai Jan, the smoky, fire-kissed creations of Dave Pynt, and the vibrant Italian flair of Paul Gamauff — each course tells a story of heritage and innovation.
Joining them, Thailand’s own Arttasit “Big” Pattanasatienkul and Nattaphon “Oat” Othanawatthakij bring their award-winning vision to the table, celebrating local ingredients through contemporary lenses. Adding to the line-up, Jimmy Ophorst of PRU, Phuket, infuses the evening with his Michelin-starred creativity.
Seven chefs. Seven visions. One extraordinary night. World Gourmet Festival 2025 Opening Ceremony — where stories, passion, and flavours collide.
