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Kimpton's Chilli Fest: Spice, Dine, and Compete Returns!

Coming in Hot! Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok's iconic "Chilli Fest" returns for a second year

Full-on fiery feasting, scorching entertainment, and a blazing chilli-eating competition light up Langsuan's premier location. Thailand's hottest "Chilli Fest" returns to the Urban Oasis at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok on Saturday, 27th April 2024, brimming with an even spicier array of dishes from Bangkok's top restaurants and Michelin-calibre chefs, sizzling entertainment including a fire show, a tear-jerking chilli-eating competition, and much more. This year's festival is spiced up further with a global, five-course dinner by the renowned Chef Ian Kittichai.

Chilli Fest Feasting

Spice enthusiasts are invited to tantalise their palates with global flavours, featuring fiery dishes from Myanmar, India, China, South Korea, Pakistan, Mexico, Malaysia, Spain, and Thailand. Prestigious Bangkok restaurants and chefs will offer a selection of dishes in a vibrant market setting, with prices starting at only THB 120, including plant-based options for vegetarian chilli lovers.

Featured chefs and restaurants, along with their scorching offerings, include:

Exclusive Chilli-Fest Dinner

For an exclusive experience, Stock.Room presents a five-course tasting menu by Chef Ian Kittichai, featuring dishes inspired by his global restaurant concepts. This intimate dinner at THB 2,999++ per person, including Chilli Fest entry, offers a chance to engage with the chef himself. A premium beverage pairing is available at an additional THB 1,199++. Advance reservations are required.

Chilli-Eating Competition

Daring participants are invited to the chilli-eating competition, facing off with chilli peppers up to 2,400,000 Scoville heat units. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. The competition is free and open to all brave souls to register prior to the event. For more information, please visit their website.

Chilli Market

Guests can explore a market of local chilli products and exclusive Chilli Fest merchandise in a cool collaboration with Akkara Bangkok.

Chilli Fest will be held on Saturday, 27th April 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available online with early bird pricing at THB 200. Proceeds will support the Sati Foundation, dedicated to improving healthcare and education for at-risk youth. For more information, please visit the official website or call +66 2 056 9999.


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