Head Chef Paul Gamauf leads EDVARD, the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna. Inspired by his grandmother’s cooking, he developed a passion for cuisine rooted in tradition and family memory. At EDVARD, he combines Austrian heritage with modern fine-dining techniques, creating dishes that balance history, creativity, and seasonal ingredients. His approach also emphasizes sustainability, focusing on reducing waste and using ingredients fully across both food and beverage pairings.
Award:

| Chef at | EDVARD - Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel |
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| Location |
Austria |
| EVENT | GOURMET ENCOUNTER: CHEF JOSIAH CITRIN X CHEF PAUL GAMAUF X CHEF ARNAUD DUNAND |
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| VENUE | Madison Steak Avenue |
| DATE | Saturday 3 October 2026 |
| TIME | 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| PRICE | THB 19,200 net per person |
A celebration of culture and culinary exchange awaits as Chef Josiah Citrin, Chef Paul Gamauf, and Chef Arnaud Dunand join forces for an exclusive six-hands dinner. Drawing from their respective culinary traditions while embracing contemporary creativity, the chefs present a menu that reflects both individuality and collaboration. Across the evening, guests will journey through flavors inspired by California, Austria, and the French Alps, reimagined through refined techniques and a shared pursuit of excellence. The result is an immersive dining experience that highlights the power of collaboration and the universal language of great food.
| EVENT | A SYMPHONY OF FLAVOURS: THE WORLD GOURMET BRUNCH PARTY |
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| VENUE | Parichart Court |
| DATE | Sunday 4 October 2026 |
| TIME | 12.00 pm - 3.30 pm |
| PRICE | THB 7,500 net per person |
Every festival builds toward a moment worth remembering. The 26th World Gourmet Festival reaches its closing celebration, where ten of the world’s most celebrated chefs come together for a memorable gathering.
This is the crescendo of Worlds of Flavours, the moment every journey, every story, every distant world converges in one place. Heritage meets heritage. Fire meets finesse. Continents that have never shared a kitchen now share a table, and for one unforgettable afternoon, the world becomes whole.
Ten chefs. One celebration. One unforgettable symphony of flavours.