7 Must-Book Dining Experiences at HERitage Week 2026 in Bangkok

A one-week celebration of women in gastronomy at Banyan Tree Bangkok, 2-8 March 2026

From royal Thai recipes on the river to Michelin-starred Mediterranean finesse in the sky, HERitage Week 2026 transforms Banyan Tree Bangkok into a citywide stage for female culinary talent. Taking place from 2 March 2026 to 8 March 2026, the week-long program spans river cruises, rooftop grills, sky bars, and tasting galas — all in celebration of women shaping the future of food and drink.

Here is your easy-to-follow guide to every experience.

Women in Culinary Harmony

Date: 2 March 2026

Time: 6:45 PM – 9:45 PM

Venue: Apsara Cruise

Price: THB 4,200 net per personTHB 6,100 net per person with wine pairing

The week opens aboard Apsara Cruise with a six-course royal Thai dinner set against the serene backdrop of the Chao Phraya River. Chef Chophet joins Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe of Blue Elephant for an elegant showcase of refined Thai heritage cuisine. Expect meticulously crafted dishes rooted in royal traditions, presented with grace and paired with optional wines.

Timeless Traditions – Heritage of Chinese and Peranakan Cuisine

Date: 3 March 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Bai Yun

Price: THB 2,499 net per person

Chef Beh Gaik Lean of Penang’s Michelin-starred Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery headlines this nine-course Tok Panjang-style feast. The family-sharing menu weaves traditional Peranakan flavors with refined Chinese influences, offering bold spices and heritage recipes that celebrate culinary storytelling across generations.

Flame Meets Fine Dining

Date: 4 March 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Saffron Grill

Price: THB 2,888 net per personTHB 4,388 net per person with wine pairing

Fire and finesse take center stage as Chef Jakkrit collaborates with Chef Naree Boonyakiat of EBBE. Their six-course degustation menu fuses Thai heritage, Japanese precision, sustainability philosophy, and smoke-driven technique, resulting in refined, flame-kissed plates with depth and elegance.

Pizz A Zip Party

Date: 5 March 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Saffron Sky Garden

Price: THB 790 net per person (Unlimited pizza with one drink)

Chef Anna Borrasi of iO Italian Osteria brings rustic Italian charm to the rooftop with specialty pizzas rooted in time-honored techniques and honest flavors. Expect a relaxed, sociable atmosphere with skyline views and free-flowing energy.

Wine Not and Cheese Night

Date: 6 March 2026

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: Vertigo TOO

Price: THB 1,999 net per person

Thai terroir takes the spotlight with GranMonte wines from Khao Yai paired alongside artisanal Thai-made cheeses by Kai Srikong of Little Goat Farm. The evening explores the harmony between locally crafted wines, charcuterie, and farm-to-table cheeses in an elevated tasting format.

Sky-High Thai Tapas Night

Date: 7 March 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: Vertigo

Price: THB 1,599 net per person (unlimited Thai tapas and one drink)

Chef Tipaporn curates an elegant spread of refined, bite-sized Thai creations that reinterpret heritage recipes through a contemporary lens. With over a decade of experience at leading luxury properties, Chef Tipa blends authenticity with modern presentation for a vibrant rooftop feast overlooking Bangkok.

HERitage of Taste – A Grand Culinary Gala

Date: 8 March 2026

Time: 6:45 PM – 9:45 PM

Venue: Saffron Cruise

Price: THB 6,900 net per personTHB 8,800 net per person with wine pairing

Closing the week on International Women’s Day, Chef Vicky Sevilla of Michelin-starred Arrels in Barcelona presents a refined six-course Mediterranean tasting menu inspired by roots, seasonality, and ingredient integrity. The evening begins with pass-around canapés and welcome drinks before an elegant dining journey along the river.

Bar Takeovers at Moon Bar and Across the Rooftops

HERitage Week also spotlights some of the region’s most dynamic female mixologists and brand ambassadors through a series of bar takeovers:

5 March 2026

• Saipan-Sornswan from Æther at Saffron Sky Garden

• Ploy-Siriwan Sinpan from O.S.S Bar at Moon Bar

• Ploy-Nattaporn Nonthapand from Pickwicks Chronicles at Moon Bar

6 March 2026

• Fang-Wannaporn Jumpa from Mahaniyom at Moon Bar

• Tangmo-Nattarika Pho-ong from Scofflaws at Moon Bar

7 March 2026

• Ploy-Thanchanok Rinthorn, Havana Club Brand Ambassador, at Moon Bar

• Gift-Klinchan Visansava from Yào Rooftop Bar at Moon Bar

8 March 2026

• Ploy-Siriwan Sinpan from O.S.S Bar at Moon Bar

• May-Piyada Mo-on from Supanniga Group at Moon Bar

Proceeds after expenses from HERitage Week 2026 will be donated to Half Way Home for Protection and Development of Mental Disabilities for women in Pathum Thani Province.

For reservation, call +66 (0) 2679 1200 or email hostesses-bangkok@banyantree.com.

[PHOTO: Courtesy of Banyan Tree Bangkok]