20 of Asia’s best gourmets came together this month to mark the inaugural gathering of the visionary chefs and restaurateurs who form the inspirational community we call, ‘Secret Tables’. Six countries across Asia were represented among the group – Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam and Malaysia, bringing together the talents of many to share and explore ideas around food, sustainability and creativity.
Award-winning chef duo, Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah of Restaurant Locavore in Ubud, Bali, led the group across two days of innovation, discovery and culinary wonderment on through rice fields, jungles, forest floors, tree tops, native bee hives and dining rooms to share their world. Eelke and Ray showcased their philosophy of sourcing only the best locally produced ingredients, including the use of lesser known native plants and creatures, to create their menus in an incredibly successful and memorable event .
In 2018, Chef Jimmy Lim of JL Studio, Taiwan, will lead next Secret Tables Gathering.