FABULOUS FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS AT SIAM KEMPINSKI HOTEL BANGKOK
Bangkok, 6 December 2018 – Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has unveiled its 2018 festive season celebrations, featuring magnificent culinary offerings and mesmerising family entertainment.
Festive hampers Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok’s festive hampers are available for order and collection from 15 November 2018. Each hamper is packed full of Christmas goodies, such as cookies, Dresdner stollen, festive macaroons, traditional mince pie, and a festive chocolate tuk-tuk.
This year, the hampers also include signature items from the hotel’s dining venues, including curry paste from Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin; BBQ sauce from Niche; duck rillettes from Brasserie Europa; and tasty snacks from Hanuman Bar.
The Heritage hamper is priced at THB 3,900 plus VAT, while the Connoisseur hamper costs THB 7,000 plus VAT. There is a choice of rattan basket for the Connoisseur hamper, along with a burgundy box for the Heritage hamper. A personalised hamper option is also available, where customers simply select items from an à la carte menu that includes Christmas fruitcake, Dresdner stollen, English Christmas pudding, Choco snowman and Christmas fruit bread.
These exclusive hampers, which make ideal festive season gifts for family, friends and business associates, are available for order and purchase from 15 November 2018 to 15 January 2019. More details at the festive season counter in the hotel lobby. Annual lighting ceremony Guests and visitors are invited to join the hotel’s traditional annual lighting ceremony at 18:00 hrs. on Thursday 29 November 2018, when children from Chumchon Moobaan Pattana School in Bangkok’s Klong Toey district will be singing a selection of Christmas carols.
The children will be returning to Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok for regular heartfelt performances of Christmas carols throughout December, as part of the hotel’s commitment to supporting local communities.
These Christmas performances, staged every Sunday throughout December as well as on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, are performed in partnership with BE Health Association – the non-profit organisation co-founded by Kempinski Hotels S.A. to work against the spread of devastating infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria through training, education and moral support.
The performances take place on 2, 9, 16, 23, and 24 December from 17:00 hrs. to 17:30 hrs. and 18:00 hrs. to 18:30 hrs. Special performances will take place on Christmas Day (25 December) at 12:00 noon and 13:00 hrs.
For more information, please call +66 (0) 2 162 9000 or email
[email protected].
Festive Brunch
December is a month of celebration and giving. Festive appetites will certainly be satisfied at Brasserie Europa with the sparkling Festive Brunch, presented every Sunday in December 2018, 12:30 hrs. to 16:00 hrs.
There is also a feast of fun for children at the “Kids Gingerbread Decorating Class”, presented exclusively at the hotel’s Kids Club from 15:00 hrs. to 16:30 hrs. This is a complimentary benefit for all children whose families are enjoying the Festive Brunch at Brasserie Europa and make reservations in advance (limited seats available, every Sunday until 23 December 2018).
This jolly festive feast features roast butterball turkey with chestnut stuffing and traditional condiments; roast Angus beef with potato gratin; and honey-glazed smoked pork ham. Other highlights of the extensive international buffet include a foie gras and cured meats stations; foie gras crème brûlée; foie gras pralines; Parma ham; and premium salami.
The famous “seafood on ice” station includes Atlantic lobster, rock lobster, three kinds of oysters, Alaska king crab and New Zealand mussels. The buffet line also features a Japanese corner with sushi and hot dishes that change every Sunday. The Festive Brunch also features signature à la carte main courses, cooked à la minute and served at guests’ tables, such as Wagyu beef medallion “Rossini style” served with buttered spinach and topped with a slice of pan-fried foie gras; Australian lamb cutlets with aromatic herbs and paired with rosemary and pumpkin velouté sauce; pan-fried duck breast stuffed with chestnuts, dried prunes and served with a southern black pepper and honey jus; and seared giant Hokkaido scallop served with a spoonful of soft pot-braised lentils, and sprinkled with mullet bottarga.
This splendid festive Sunday feast concludes in style at the desserts corner, which includes an impressive selection of traditional festive delights, such as Dresdner stollen, mince pies, plum pudding with brandy sauce, German Christmas cookies, gingerbread, Italian panettone, oven- roasted marzipan apples, pear buchteln, gingerbread Bundt cake, Japanese cheesecake, festive
éclairs and freshly made crêpes Suzette.
Venue: Brasserie Europa
Time: 12:30 hrs. to 16:00 hrs. every Sunday in December 2018
Price: THB 2,900++ per person for food package
THB 3,900++ per person with free-flow selected alcoholic beverages
THB 4,900++ per person with free-flow Louis Roederer Champagne
THB 1,450++ per child ages 6 to 12
Festive Afternoon Tea
The new Festive Afternoon Tea at Hanuman Bar perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the forthcoming festive season. This special afternoon tea draws inspiration from traditional festive celebrations when there is an inevitable desire to enjoy the sweetest things in life.
The Festive Afternoon Tea features cranberry chestnut and plain vanilla scones served with raspberry jam, passion fruit curd and homemade clotted cream; traditional festive fruitcake; eggnog éclairs; red velvet holiday trifle; mulled wine macaroon; and mini mince pie. Savoury highlights include salmon tart on pumpernickel bread with sour cream and salmon roe; smoked turkey with cranberry sauce on fruit bread; medium-rare roast beef served with horseradish and sweet mustard; and parmesan sablé with truffle liver pâté.
Guests may also add some sparkle to their afternoon tea at Hanuman Bar with Prosecco or premium Louis Roederer Champagne. Hanuman Bar’s sparkling Festive Afternoon Tea is available daily from 1 December 2018 to 7 January 2019, 14:00 hrs. to 17:00 hrs.
Venue: Hanuman Bar
Time: 14:00 hrs. to 17:00 hrs. daily from 1 December 2018 to 7 January 2019
Price: THB 750++ per person (including a choice of Christmas tea, coffee or
Christmas drink)
THB 1,050++ per person (including a glass of Prosecco Sparkling Wine)
THB 1,500++ per person (including a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne)
Christmas Eve (Monday 24 December 2018)
Brasserie Europa – Celebrate the spirit of Christmas on Christmas Eve (24 December) with family and friends at Brasserie Europa’s fantastic festive feast. This feast begins at the Raw Bar, offering three kinds of imported oysters with traditional condiments; steamed cold Atlantic lobster; snow crab; king crab; and queen scallops. The Foie Gras station features quality foie gras served with chutney and freshly baked brioche.
The Carving station includes honey-glazed smoked pork ham, served with Dijon and Pommery mustards, and roasted whole butterball turkey with chestnut stuffing, red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce and chipolatas. The signature à la carte main courses, cooked à la minute and served at guests’ tables, include poached lobster, pan-fried lamb cutlet and Angus beef fillet. The special pass-around dish is slow-roasted Black Angus prime rib in a black pepper and shallot sauce, served with potato gratin.
This festive feast ends in style with traditional Christmas treats such as Dresdner stollen, German cookies and gingerbread, mince pies, plum pudding, cranberry linzer tart, traditional chocolate chestnut yule log, Christmas fruitcake, gingerbread Bundt cake, festive enhanced macaroons, gingerbread Bundt cake and homemade ice cream. Live entertainment will add to the festive atmosphere at Brasserie Europa’s terrace on Christmas Eve.
Venue: Brasserie Europa
Time: 19:00 hrs. to 22:30 hrs.
Price: THB 3,900++ per person with free-flow juices and soft drinks
THB 4,900++ per person with free-flow selected alcoholic beverages
THB 5,900++ per person with free-flow Louis Roederer Champagne
THB 1,950++ per child ages 6 to12
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin – The renowned Michelin one-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin takes diners on a mesmerising journey for Christmas Eve (24 December) with an eight-course set menu that captures all the essential elements of this year’s festive celebrations. The “Festive Journey” has been created to provide a Christmas Eve dining experience that is full of culinary surprises and festive magic.
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin provides an impeccable and truly romantic setting suitable for Christmas Eve dinner with loved ones. Renowned Head Chef Chayawee Suthcharitchan’s carefully crafted eight-course set dinner begins with Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin’s famous “street food” nibbles, featuring coal-salted marshmallow; sweet pork and fruit; tom kha bubble; and khanom kruk.
The set dinner menu also features beef carpaccio with tomato sorbet and lovage purée; sweet and sour lobster with tamarind and Thai orange-baked lobster head with red curry foam; buttered red cabbage with five spices and crispy pork; and lightly smoked chicken with creamy lemongrass foam. This memorable Christmas Eve feast concludes with a delicate pineapple BBQ Mekong rum and coconut.
Time: 18:00 hrs. to 24:00 hrs. (last orders 21:00 hrs.)
Price: THB 6,000++ per person for the eight-course dinner
THB 7,500++ per person for the eight-course dinner with wine pairings
Christmas Day (Tuesday 25 December 2018)
Brasserie Europa – Indulge your family and loved ones with a scrumptious festive feast on Christmas Day (25 December 2018) at Brasserie Europa, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Celebrate Christmas Day with an international buffet lunch that offers traditional European Christmas dishes. Choose between the restaurant’s elegant indoor setting and the al fresco tables that overlook the hotel’s lush green garden and shimmering free-form swimming pool.
The succulent Christmas lunch à la carte main courses, cooked à la minute and served at guests tables, include Wagyu beef medallion “Rossini style” served with buttered spinach and topped with a slice of pan-fried foie gras; seared tuna loin with sea salt and olive oil served with a broccoli mousseline, anchovy emulsion and garlic flakes; and steamed snow fish fillet covered with a silky black truffle cream sauce with a seasonal mushrooms duxelle.
In addition to the signature à la carte main courses, the Christmas Day buffet lunch also includes garlic and butter spicy prawns and pot-braised lentils as pass-around item. The Christmas Day lunch feast ends beautifully with a delicate dessert counter with all time classic Christmas sweets, plus assorted Thai desserts.
Time: 12:30 hrs. to 16:00 hrs.
Price: THB 2,900++ per person for food package
THB 3,900++ per person with free-flow selected alcoholic beverages
THB 4,900++ per person with free-flow Louis Roederer Champagne
THB 1,450++ per child ages 6 to 12
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (Christmas Lunch, 25 December 2018) – Celebrate Christmas Day with loved ones by embarking upon a fascinating modern Thai gastronomic journey at the renowned Michelin one-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin.
Head Chef Chayawee Suthcharitchan is proud to present a Christmas set lunch menu that caters perfectly to this special family day. The beautifully crafted four-course set lunch begins with tasty “street food” nibbles, including miang kham; lotus in lotus; pad krapow; and soy meringue.
The Christmas Day festive journey set lunch features beef carpaccio with tomato sorbet and lovage purée; sweet and sour lobster with tamarind and Thai orange-baked lobster head with red curry foam; and buttered red cabbage with five spices and crispy pork. The lunch ends with salted Thai limes with pomelo. This magnificent Christmas Day luncheon at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin is perfect for couples and family groups.
Time: 12:00 noon to 15:00 hrs. (last orders 14:30 hrs.)
Price: THB 2,100++ per person for the four-course lunch
THB 3,300++ per person for the four-course lunch with wine pairings
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (Christmas Dinner, 25 December 2018) – Indulge your loved ones with a mesmerising Christmas Day dinner on 25 December at the one-Michelin-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin – where every magical bite is full of surprises.
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin provides an impeccable and truly romantic setting suitable for Christmas dinner with loved ones. Renowned Michelin-star-chef Chayawee Suthcharitchan has prepared an eight-course set dinner to match the festive celebrations. The mesmerising dinner at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin begins with “street food” nibbles: lotus in lotus; pad krapow; and khanom kruk.
The eight-course set dinner menu includes beef carpaccio with tomato sorbet and lovage purée; sweet and sour lobster with tamarind and Thai orange-baked lobster head with red curry foam; buttered red cabbage with five spices and crispy pork; and lightly smoked chicken with creamy lemongrass foam. This romantic Christmas Day dinner ends in style with pineapple BBQ Mekong rum and coconut.
Celebrate a mesmerising Christmas Day with your loved ones with an unforgettable and romantic dining experience at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin – the home of modern Thai cuisine.
Time: 18:00 hrs. to 24:00 hrs. (last orders 21:00 hrs.)
Price: THB 6,000++ per person for the eight-course dinner
THB 7,500++ per person for the eight-course dinner with wine pairings
Magical New Year’s Eve celebrations at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok (Monday 31 December 2018) Bring 2018 to a memorable conclusion and welcome the new year with sophisticated flair in the magical setting of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Dining in the Garden – Toast the final hours of 2018 with family, friends and loved ones under a sparkling sky by dining al fresco in the beautiful setting of the hotel’s lush green gardens. Guests will enjoy a special extensive New Year’s Eve international buffet with a BBQ grill and live-cooking stations.
Menu highlights include the all-time favourite Oysters and Raw Bar Station, offering a selection of three seasonal oysters with traditional condiments; a selection of seafood ceviche and carpaccio-style Hamachi, tuna and salmon; and hand-rolled sushi and sashimi. The seafood on ice station features Atlantic lobster; rock lobster; king prawns; king crab; mussels; baby octopus; and queen scallops.
The live-cooking station includes a pasta selection with a choice of penne and spaghetti served with a choice of bolognaise, tomato or cream and mushroom sauces. The orecchiette pasta is served with Atlantic lobster. The BBQ grill station offers a selection of Western items cooked à la minute, such as Australian lamb rack; Wagyu beef medallion; and Atlantic lobster tails. Thai dishes include river prawns with lemongrass; pork neck; marinated chicken with coriander; and Chiang Mai sausages. Other highlights include whole roasted Italian porchetta; Dijon crusted hindquarter roast beef; and seared French foie gras served with condiments and brioche bread.
This scrumptious international buffet and BBQ dinner also includes a range of Thai delicacies, such as som tam gai yang; a counter featuring speciality dishes from Isan (northeastern region of Thailand); pad Thai; and khao soi.
End 2018 with delicious dessert items that are guaranteed to sweeten and crystallise this magical evening beneath the stars. Highlights include an ice cream station with choices of vanilla, rocky road, strawberry shortbread, durian and mango; Oreo and raspberry macaroon; champagne cupcake; macadamia nut fudge pound cake; red fruit mille-feuille in the glass; baby rhubarb strawberry crumble tart; passion fruit chiffon cake; and New Year’s selection of French macaroons, ivory chocolate mousse with champagne crystals, and Paris-Brest éclair.
The wide selection of Thai desserts features khanom kluay chueam (banana in heavy syrup); fak thong sankaya (Thai pumpkin custard); bua loi (dumpling with coconut milk), and tab tim krob (water chestnut in syrup and coconut milk).
Magnificent entertainment is provided throughout the evening by a live jazz and soul band. A special show from the Thai Chai Yoh duo band, featuring the Thai xylophone and saxophone, will welcome all guests to the night of celebration.
Time: 20:00 hrs. to 1:00 hrs.
Price: THB 6,400++ per person for dinner with free-flow juices/soft drinks and a glass of champagne for welcome drink
THB 3,200++ per child ages 6 to 12
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin – Bid farewell to the final hours of 2018 and raise a glass to the new year in the sophisticated and romantic setting of Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin with a magical Thai gastronomic journey. Our renowned Michelin-star-chef Chayawee Suthcharitchan, Head Chef of Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, has crafted this magical ten-course New Year’s Eve dinner, which begins with the restaurant’s famous “street food” nibbles, such as coal-salted marshmallow; sweet pork and fruit; miang kham; tom kha bubble; khanom kruk; and Thai herb tea.
Highlights of this magical ten-course culinary journey include lobster head with rice and red curry shot; Thai ceviche with tuna and frozen avocado; foie gras and duck confit “Peking style”; scallops with buttered miso and chives; and Kobe beef lightly grilled with aged soy and burned garlic.
End this magical evening with your loved ones with Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin’s beautiful and delicate desserts created for this exceptional occasion. The desserts include strawberries from northern Thailand with lime and Thai basil, and sticky rice with condensed coconut milk and Chiang Rai coffee.
To conclude these New Year’s Eve celebrations, diners are invited to join the countdown to midnight in the hotel’s lush green gardens, enjoying the magnificent entertainment whilst toasting the new year.
Time: 19:00 hrs. to 1:00 hrs.
Price: THB 7,000++ per person for the ten-course dinner with wine parings
THB 17,000++ per couple for the ten-course dinner with one bottle of
champagne and complimentary access to the New Year countdown
*All dining prices are exclusive of 7% government tax and 10% service charge
**Children under six years of age dine with our compliments
About Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok:
On 27 September 2010, Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, opened its first property in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, the city-resort adjacent to Sra Pathum Palace, and located in the heart of Bangkok’s premier shopping and entertainment district. The luxury five-star hotel combines Kempinski’s trademark European flair with traditional Thai hospitality.
Every one of the hotel’s 401 guestrooms and suites overlooks the property’s surrounding gardens and pools, and 21 rooms have direct access to the pool. Thailand’s artistic heritage is a key theme of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. The property displays 4,000 pieces of art, including over 200 original paintings and sculptures by Thai artists commissioned to create art for the property. A new website will soon be launched to showcase the amazing talents of Thai artists.
