Born in Bangkok in 1993, Chef Arttasit “Big” Pattanasatienkul is one of Thailand’s rising culinary stars. Winner of Top Chef Thailand 2023 and named a Tatler Rising Star Chef, he later mentored his niece to victory on MasterChef Junior Thailand. Trained in Switzerland with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Big created the acclaimed chef’s table Yak Tum Tae Mai Yak Gin and recently launched his French bistro, Yakyang.
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Cuisine: Modern French cuisine infused with Thai-Chinese heritage and redefined through seasonal Thai ingredients.

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 | PATT, Bangkok |
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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.