FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2019

STAR INSPIRATION ABOUNDS THIS AUTUMN WITH THE ARRIVAL OF FOUR CELEBRATED GUEST CHEFS celebrates culinary mastery with a quartet of visiting, award-winning international chefs

This autumn season, The Peninsula Hong Kong is pleased to host a visiting ensemble of star- studded chefs from around the globe. Chef Bruno Oger, Chef Paulo Airaudo, Chef Mike Wehrle and Chef Marcel Lesoille, each renowned expert in their respective fields, will combine their skills and inspiration with our resident chefs to delight diners at Felix, Gaddi’s and Chesa.

An Exuberant Dining Experience with The Showstopper Series at Felix Chef Juan Gomez welcomes Chef Paulo Airaudo from Spain’s Michelin-starred restaurant Amelia into the Felix kitchens on 18 and 19 September. Argentinean-Italian Chef Airaudo refined his cooking technique in Peru and Mexico before commanding the kitchen at some of Europe’s top restaurants, including Arzak, Magnolia and The Fat Duck. He later opened Amelia in Spain’s culinary capital, San Sebastian. Together, they will deliver a showstopping sensory experience for diners, mixing dashes of playfulness and personal inspiration.

Felix will also host French maestro Marcel Lesoille. A World Champion oyster shucker since 1995, Chef Lesoille will partner with Chef Juan to create an interactive spectacle for guests from 25 to 26 September. Chef Lesoille will mesmerise diners with a rapid yet meticulous shucking ‘performance’ to complement Chef Juan’s thoughtful seasonal fare.

A Glorious Homecoming with The Peninsula Alumni Chef Mike Wehrle at Chesa From 10 to 12 October, Chef Mike Wehrle, culinary director at Bürgenstock Hotels and Resorts in Lake Lucerne, will return to The Peninsula Hong Kong’s kitchens where he previously spent eight years working as part of The Peninsula family. To toast his long-awaited return, Chef Mike will unveil a delectable dining experience at Chesa, showcasing the evolution of his cooking style since helming Bürgenstock’s hallowed kitchens.

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Chef Bruno Oger Begins The Peninsula Tour at Gaddi’s Revered by celebrities, two Michelin star French Chef Bruno Oger joins Chef Albin Gobil to curate fine French delicacies in the revered Gaddi’s dining room from 21 to 22 October. The creative collaboration between Chef Albin and Chef Oger will focus on refined French gastronomy with fresh ingredients and delicate flavours.

Having worked in two Michelin star restaurants in London for more than a decade, Chef Albin elevates classic French culinary techniques with exotic seasonings. Chef Oger’s Mediterranean and Brittany-influenced style has made his two Michelin star restaurant, La Villa Archange, one of the hottest venues in the French Riviera movie-star hangout of Cannes. After enchanting diners at Gaddi’s, Chef Oger will continue his visiting tour at The Peninsula Shanghai and .

Two Michelin Star Chef Bruno Oger A Glorious Homecoming Joins Chef Albin Gobil to curate fine French delicacies From 10 to 12 October, Chef Mike Wehrle, the culinary in the revered Gaddi’s dining room from 21 to 22 director at Bürgenstock Hotels and Resorts in Lake October with Chef Oger’s creative collaboration Lucerne, returns to his culinary roots at The Peninsula focusing on refined French gastronomy with fresh ingredients and delicate flavours

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The Showstopper Series The Showstopper Series Together, Chef Paulo Airaudo and Chef Juan Gomez World Champion oyster shucker Marcel Lesoille will will deliver a flavourful sensory experience for diners partner with Chef Juan to curate an interactive spectacle from 18 to 19 September for guests from 25 to 26 September

Pickled Lucerne Char Fillet with Pumpkin, Chervil Root Scallop, Green Apple and Fennel by Chef Paulo Airaudo and Pommery Mustard by Chef Mike Wehrle

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, , , , The Peninsula Beverly Hills, , , and . Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Istanbul and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes Complex, The and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

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