BANGKOK – French cuisine master, Chef Jacques Marcon brings his élan and expertise to Prime restaurant at Millennium Hilton Bangkok for three days, beginning 28 February 2019.
This exclusive culinary programme comprises seven-course, set dinners on 28 February and 1 and 2 March, in addition to five-course set lunches with cooking demonstrations on 1 and 2 March. Diners have the opportunity to enjoy selected wine pairings at each lunch and dinner event.
Alongside his father Régis, Chef Jacques Marcon owns and operates the famed Régis et Jacques Marcon Restaurant at Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid in south-central France. While in Bangkok, Chef Jacques will be collaborating with Millennium Hilton Bangkok’s Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim as part of the centenary celebration for Hilton Hotels.
“We are thrilled to welcome such a distinguished chef to our hotel!” said Heidi Kleine-Moeller, General Manager, Millennium Hilton Bangkok. “Chef Jacques’ restaurant in France has a well-deserved global reputation for outstanding cuisine. We are proud to have the opportunity to work together with such an excellent and inspiring Executive Chef. It will be a delight experiencing his culinary skills at Prime.”
Régis et Jacques Marcon indeed enjoys a stellar reputation. With no less than three Michelin stars to its credit – awarded in 1990, 1997 and 2005 – the restaurant likewise has been a member of the prestigious Les Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux for more than two decades. Over the years, diners have been delighted by dishes created with extraordinary ingredients, including fresh mushrooms picked from remote forests surrounding the restaurant.
Ahead of his visit to Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Chef Jacques Marcon said, “As someone who runs a restaurant with his father, I know a bit about the importance of effective collaboration. For that reason, I’m excited about working with Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim. By combining our diverse backgrounds and culinary influences, we hope to find interesting and delicious ways to help Hilton mark its centenary.”
Dishes diners can anticipate include lobster with apple and chestnut, beef in puff pastry with artichoke purée, green lentil ragout with black truffle, apple with morel mushroom and other imaginative creations.
Set lunch menu priced at THB 5,500 per person (add THB 2,100 for wine pairing); set dinner menu priced at THB 9,850 per person (add THB 2,800 for wine pairing). All prices are inclusive of 10 percent service charge and 7 percent applicable government tax.
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Because each lunch and dinner event at Prime is limited to 50 guests, general manager Heidi Kleine-Moeller encourages French cuisine enthusiasts to reserve a table early. “We are expecting unprecedented demand for this series of outstanding dining experiences featuring one of the world’s most esteemed chefs. And with Chef Jacques working alongside and inspiring our own executive chef,” she added, “this promises to be a truly memorable culinary highlight.”
For reservations and further information, please call +66 2 442 2000, or e-mail [email protected], or visit bangkok.hilton.com.
About Prime
With views of the majestic Chao Phraya River as backdrop, Prime serves an international menu emphasising premium imported beef and the world’s finest seafood delicacies. The restaurant’s extensive wine cellar featuring Old and New World vintages further enhances every dining experience. A refined yet relaxed ambience likewise has made Prime a long-time favourite among Bangkok visitors and residents alike. Acclaim and recognition for Prime includes 10 consecutive “Thailand’s Best Restaurant” awards by Thailand Tatler magazine.
About Millennium Hilton Bangkok
A riverfront sanctuary in the heart of the city with a spectacular view from every room, Millennium Hilton Bangkok offers a fresh perspective on life. Situated in the historical Thonburi, a riverside district deeply rooted to the city’s colourful past, the ever developing area offers a diverse experience from untouched local villages and iconic cultural sites to quaint local markets and ICONSIAM shopping and lifestyle destination. Attractions like the Grand Palace, the Reclining Buddha and Temple of Dawn are just a short boat ride away. The hotel’s shuttle boats are available all day, providing direct access to the BTS Skytrain and Asiatique night market. This 32-storey landmark by the bank of the Chao Phraya River features meeting venues with breathtaking views, award-winning restaurants, rooftop bar and jazz lounge, and eforea– Hilton’s cutting-edge spa concept.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,600 properties with nearly 913,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world’s best workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its nearly 100 year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors, nearly 85 million members who book directly with Hilton have access to instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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