8 Foodie Events Featuring Top Chefs From Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur You Don't Wanna Miss

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First launched in 2023, #DinewithChef is the hotel's annual celebration of local and international cuisines. It was created as a meeting point for epicureans, food enthusiasts, and culinary creatives to gather in appreciation of fine cuisine.

The 2024 #DinewithChef series will bring together the head chefs from Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, and Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, who will work alongside culinary mavens from Indonesia, Poland, Japan, and Malaysia.

Together, they're set to create a brand new, never-before-seen festival of culinary exploration.

This year's edition of #DinewithChef will also showcase the different spaces around the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur hotel, including the well-known restaurants THIRTY8 and JPteres, the semi-alfresco POOLHOUSE, and the newly opened event space on Level 5.

Hailing from Poland, where he started his culinary journey, Chef Greg is a Hyatt veteran with over two decades of experience as a professional chef.

"The 2024 #DinewithChef series serves as a way for us to showcase the amazing and diverse team of chefs that Hyatt has pulled together in Kuala Lumpur — our homage to a city that is vibrant, modern, and gastronomically adventurous.

"Each of us brings a different perspective to food and dining and this series really looks to expose our guests to new flavours and broaden their perspectives.

"We hope that through the 2024 #DinewithChef series, our guests can learn about food from diverse cultures and grow to appreciate the standard of local and international cuisine that we celebrate at our hotel," he said.

As they will soon be taking control of the kitchen at the upcoming Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, their menu has been designed to give diners a sneak peek of what to expect at the new hotel.

Chef Stig hails from Norway, and has served in many reputable establishments including Bagatelle in Oslo — the only Norwegian restaurant to have received two Michelin stars until 2012.

Meanwhile, Chef Holger is an internationally acclaimed pastry chef from Germany who has worked at renowned establishments such as Rosewood Hong Kong, The Datai Langkawi, and Restaurant Haerlin at Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg, which received a Michelin star within two years.

Chef Enzo has over 30 years of experience in restaurants and hotels around the world including Italy, Switzerland, Oman, the UK, South Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Turkey, and New Zealand.

In 2022, Chef Enzo was even appointed as the Specialist Executive Chef for the Asia Pacific region.

Over the years, he has developed an unique approach to Italian cooking, which you can look forward to seeing in the 2024 #DinewithChef series, as well as at Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur upon its debut in the city.

1. The Spirit of Poland

Dates: 9 – 11 May
Venue: THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

The first official event in the #DinewithChef series sees Chef Greg teaming up with two distinguished chefs from his homeland — Polish Chefs Marcin Budunek and Mariusz Olechno. In collaboration with the Polish Embassy in KL, the three chefs will serve up a la carte dishes that capture the essence of Poland's culinary heritage with contemporary techniques.

2. Mother's Day Brunch

Date: 12 May
Venue: THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM198 per person

Treat your mother to an exclusive culinary showcase by Chef Greg, Chef Stig, Chef Holger, Chef Enzo, and chefs from Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, as well as Chef Pande from Andaz Bali. There will also be sparkling wine and unique mocktail and cocktail creations on offer such as 'Dear Mummy' at RM48 per glass.

3. Buffet Lunch

Dates: 13 – 17 May
Venue: JPteres, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM128 per person

Chef Pande Cipta from Andaz Bali will be offering an Indonesian-inspired menu for buffet lunch, coupled with original Thai tea brand, ChaTraMue, and a selection of specially crafted drinks to complement the buffet.

4. Sake Tasting Omakase Dinner

Date: 17 May
Venue: Level 5, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM628 per person

This exclusive and intimate Sake Tasting Omakase Dinner, in collaboration with Sushi Azabu, is a highlight of the 2024 #DinewithChef series.

5. Park Hyatt KL Afternoon Tea

Dates: 18 – 19 May
Venue: THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM148 per person or RM268 per person (with a glass of champagne)

Serving up a menu of afternoon tea delights, Chef Stig and Chef Holger will be treating guests to upscaled versions of classic savoury and sweet dishes. Expect some Nordic creations and a dessert tray!

6. Hyatt Centric KL Preview

Dates: 23 - 25 May
Venue: THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur when Chef Enzo from Napoli takes the wheel, serving a variety of delectable Italian dishes from antipasti, fresh pasta, and main courses, to desserts and curated bar snacks.

7. Grant Burge Guiding Wine Tasting

Date: 25 May
Venue: POOLHOUSE, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM180 per person

In collaboration with Milawa, experience an exquisite selection of wines paired with delectable canapés from 4pm to 6pm. This event is limited to 20 pax.

8. Weekday Malaysian Buffet Lunch & Weekend Á La Minute BBQ Buffet

Dates: 1 - 30 May
Venues: POOLHOUSE and JPteres, Grant Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM128 per person (Weekday Malaysian Buffet Lunch) & RM178 per person (Weekend Á La Minute BBQ Buffet)

Chefs Ramu and Izmin of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will be showcasing their signature dishes from their own respective kitchens at the popular Weekday Malaysian Buffet Lunch and Weekend Á La Minute BBQ Buffet.

For reservations and dining enquiries, send an email to restaurant.kuagh@hyatt.com or reach out via WhatsApp at +60 12 621 9869.