Rumari Bali is delighted to announce the return of its celebrated "Rumari and Friends" series in 2025, beginning with a four-hands dinner in partnership with Bangkok’s renowned Baan Tepa on 20 & 21 February 2025.

Perched on a hill overlooking Jimbaran Bay, Rumari offers a dining experience that bridges Indonesian culinary traditions with contemporary influences. Led by Chef Gaetan Biesuz, its menu highlights flavours from the Indonesian archipelago and Southeast Asia, with options for curated degustation menus and à la carte selections. Rumari’s dedication to excellence is reflected in accolades such as the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence (2022-2024) and its status as Indonesia’s first and only Krug Ambassade.

Launched in 2023, the "Rumari and Friends" series celebrates global culinary connections by inviting internationally renowned chefs from around the world to collaborate on multi-course dining experiences. These events embrace friendship and cultural exchange, blending diverse influences to create a one-of-a-kind culinary journey. Each collaboration showcases the creativity and expertise of guest chefs while honouring unique regional flavours and techniques.

For the inaugural event of 2025, Rumari is thrilled to welcome Chef Chudaree "Tam" Debhakam, the visionary behind Baan Tepa in Bangkok. Situated in a repurposed family home, Baan Tepa masterfully combines heritage and modernity, offering a sustainable and seasonal approach to Thai cuisine. As Thailand’s first-ever Top Chef Thailand champion and the world's first female Thai chef to earn two Michelin stars, Chef Tam is celebrated for her contemporary interpretation of Thai flavours, sourcing ingredients thoughtfully from eco-responsible local farmers and crafting them into meticulously curated tasting menus. She is also an advocate of food waste reduction being the Chef Ambassador for Thai Harvest/ SOS and UNEP campaigns 2015 - 2017.

Baan Tepa’s accolades, including two Michelin stars and a place on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2023, underscore its exceptional standards and commitment to sustainability. Chef Tam’s farm-to-table approach to Thai cuisine complements Rumari’s dedication to the 80/20 principle, which prioritises sourcing 80% of ingredients locally to ensure freshness and minimise environmental impact.

This collaboration will showcase the distinctive styles of Chef Tam and Chef Gaetan in a unique culinary event. Guests can expect a multi-course menu that blends Indonesian and Thai flavours, highlighting the commitment of both restaurants to culinary artistry and their support of local communities.

For further information or to make a reservation, please contact (62) 361 2015 800 or email dining.bali@raffles.com.

ABOUT RAFFLES BALI

Situated in the picturesque Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali offers expansive space and serenity with 32 villas, featuring a private pool and tropical garden, with stunning hillside and ocean views. The resort showcases Balinese craftsmanship through elegant interiors and provides a range of dining experiences, from the "Krug Ambassade" signature restaurant Rumari and The Writers Bar to the beachfront Loloan Beach Bar and Grill, as well as the intimate Secret Cave and Purnama Honeymoon Bale. Guests can enjoy relaxation and wellness at Raffles Spa and partake in authentic cultural activities by community experts. Whether seeking a romantic getaway, a family holiday, a retreat or celebrations, discover the enchanting charm of Bali and experience the personalised service of the legendary Raffles Wellbeing Butler.

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ABOUT RAFFLES

Founded in Singapore in 1887, Raffles Hotels, Resorts and Residences are places where ideas are born, history is made and stories and legends are created. At each landmark address, distinguished guests and residents will find a world of timeless elegance and enchanted glamour, where Raffles’ renowned legacy of gracious service knows no bounds. As the authentic heart of a destination, Raffles champions fine art and design, and fosters culture in all its forms, guiding guests to make discoveries in their own time and way. Raffles’ commitment to local communities is expressed through diverse initiatives with a unified mission to actively support the arts and the environment. From one generation to the next, visitors arrive as guests, leave as friends, and return as family. Raffles can be found in key international locations including Singapore, Paris, London, Boston, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Maldives, Udaipur, Phnom Penh and Bali, among others; with flagship openings upcoming in Sentosa, Singapore and Jaipur, India. Raffles is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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For further information, please contact:

Eric Adinata

Director of Marketing Communications

Raffles Bali  

E: eric.adinata@raffles.com

M: (62) 878 8343 5983

Celine Devianty

Marketing Communications Manager

Raffles Bali

E: celine.devianty@raffles.com

M: (62) 812 9050 9561