Marriott International’s acclaimed Luxury Dining Series is back for 2025, inviting food enthusiasts on a multi-city journey across Asia Pacific that celebrates ‘Forgotten Flavors’ and culinary heritage.
The 2025 Luxury Dining Series, running from July to September, will feature a curated lineup of experiences at luxury hotels including The St. Regis Osaka, JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, The St. Regis Singapore, The St. Regis Jakarta, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok. Each destination will showcase collaborations between renowned chefs and mixologists, offering guests immersive dining events that blend craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and innovative gastronomy.
Oriol Montal, Regional Vice President, Luxury, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International, emphasized the series’ expanded scope and creative vision:
“We are thrilled to unveil the latest edition of the Luxury Dining Series, featuring an expansion of stops with a broader lineup of culinary talents across our global portfolio of luxury hotels,” said Oriol Montal. “This year’s exclusive collaborations and experiences will celebrate ancient ingredients reimagined for the modern palate, reflecting a key theme identified in The Future of Food 2025 report – ‘Forgotten Flavors’. Through immersive collaborations and multi-sensory storytelling, we are offering crafted, unforgettable culinary experiences that seamlessly blend craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and innovation.”
Highlights from the 2025 Series
- Japan (July 11-13, The St. Regis Osaka): The series opens with a collaboration between Chef Takato Kitano (Wajo), Master Teppan Chef Yuki Oe (The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo), and Michelin-starred Chef Agustin Balbi (Andō), blending Japanese and Italian influences. The event also features a 50 Best Bar Takeover and a reimagined tea ritual by Executive Pastry Chef Alex Chong (The Singapore EDITION).
- Korea (July 17-20, JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa): Culinary talents Paul Smart, Ryan Byrne, and Jayden Kim present a Six-Hands dinner highlighting Jeju’s land-and-sea bounty. The program includes a Midsummer High Tea, a brunch honoring Jeju’s Haenyeo divers, and a masterclass on traditional liquor-making.
- India (July 31-August 3, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa): Guests can experience Daawat-e-Aaleeshan, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired farm-to-table meal, the Five Elements Dinner, and a series of brunches and cocktail collaborations with award-winning chefs and mixologists.
- Australia (August 15-17, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth): Chef Brian Cole (Hearth) and Chef Katsuhito Inoue (The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto) present East Meets West, a menu fusing Australian and Japanese techniques, alongside a regionally inspired afternoon tea and curated cocktail tastings.
- Singapore (August 29-31, The St. Regis Singapore): The Four-Hands Cantonese menu at Yan Ting and a six-hands menu at The Astor Grill bridge tradition and innovation, while pastry chefs Angela Lai and Ng Chee Leong reinterpret Singaporean flavors for the 60th anniversary of independence.
- Indonesia (September 11-14, The St. Regis Jakarta): The Jakarta stop features tastings by Pastry Chef Janice Wong ,modern Swiss cuisine by Chef Arne Riehn, and a family-style dinner celebrating Indonesian culinary heritage.
- Thailand (September 25-28, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok): The series concludes with a six-hands European tasting menu at Duet by David Toutain and a Friends of Lily’s brunch, plus bar takeovers and a chocolate afternoon tea experience.
Marriott Bonvoy members can use points to bid on exclusive experiences, including chef collaborations and cocktail masterclasses, at each destination.
