Michelin Stars Align for Mountains Meets Dining Experience at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

What happens when two Michelin Star chefs come together for an exquisite fusion? The bar for gastronomy is astronomically raised. Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea welcomed Chef David Hartwig of IGNIV Bangkok for a sensational Four Hands dinner with Chef Christian Herrgesell of Phulay Bay. The exclusive six-course fine-dining journey was hosted at Lae Lay, the contemporary restaurant overlooking the serene Andaman Sea.

David Hartwig, Head Chef of IGNIV Bangkok, the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Swiss restaurant at The St. Regis Bangkok. Discerning guests invited to embark on an unforgettable journey from the Mountains to the Sea. In this elegant setting, as the sun sets and casts a golden glow over the ocean, Chef David introduced guests to his original culinary style which is influenced by his Alpine heritage. It was complemented by the Asian-inspired gastronomy and Andaman flavours of Phulay Bay’s own Michelin-rated innovator, Executive Chef Christian.

The two creative geniuses combined their talents to craft a sublime six-course menu pairing exceptional imported ingredients with locally-sourced and seasonal produce, all cooked to perfection and artistically presented. Having been greeted with a series of subline snacks, this culinary voyage featured fine flavours from the land and sea, with shared appetizers, two exquisite fish courses, a mouth-watering main course by Chef David and Chef Christian’s delectable dessert, followed by handcrafted petit fours for a fine-dining experience like no other.

Swiss-born David Hartwig was handpicked by IGNIV’s founding chef, Andreas Caminada, to bring the concept’s unique sense of joie de vivre to diners in the Thai capital. Having previously worked at world renowned restaurants including Maaemo in Oslo, The NoMad Hotel in New York, and Schloss Schauenstein, the three-star Michelin restaurant in Switzerland, he is now delighting guests with his unique Swiss sharing concept at IGNIV Bangkok, which has been awarded a Michelin star for three consecutive years.

This makes him the perfect partner for Phulay Bay’s Chef Christian, a leading chef and concept creator from Germany who previously spent 10 years at the world-famous Restaurant Tim Raue in Berlin, which holds two Michelin stars and consistently features on The World’s 50 Best list. Since moving to Krabi in 2023, he has delighted hotel guests and experience-seeking diners with his extraordinary culinary creations.

“IGNIV Bangkok is one of the most innovative and acclaimed restaurants in Thailand, so we were delighted to welcome Chef David to Phulay Bay for this one-of-a-kind occasion. Together with Chef Christian, these gastronomic masterminds will bring their distinct sense of style, skill and flair to craft a menu that stimulates the senses and lives long in the memory,”

Vidya Sagar, General Manager, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

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