POSTPONED - Four Seasons Chiang Mai and Chef McDang to Host Charity Dinner

Update: This event has been postponed. A statement we received from the hotel on 25 August 2011 reads, "In respect and to show our condolences to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej for the recent passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, the first cousin of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and ML Sirichalerm Svasti have regrettably decided to postpone the upcoming charity Chef dinner on Saturday, August 27, which was to be presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. The new date is tentatively scheduled on November 19, 2011 after the 100 days of official mourning has concluded." END Update.

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Thai celebrity food expert, chef and writer ML Sirichalerm Svasti, popularly known as Chef McDang, will jointly host an exclusive dinner on Saturday, 27 August 2011.

Presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, the charity dinner will take guests on a culinary journey through the secrets of Thai cuisine, with cooking demonstrations and dishes created by Chef McDang.

Proceeds from the dinner and live charity auction will go to HRH Princess Soamsawali’s “Save a Child’s Life from AIDS” project, under the auspices of the Thai Red Cross Society.

The project was initiated with the key objective to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and provides medicine for pregnant mothers who are affected with AIDS.

The charity dinner event will take place at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai’s Cooking School.

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 18:30, followed by a five-course dinner paired with fine wines. The menu will feature Chef McDang’s creations, including such items as Timbale of Fish Curry Mousse; Pomelo and Smoked Salmon Salad served in Betel Nut Leaf Cups; and Braised Beef Osso Bucco served with Green Curry Sauce and Black Rice.

Tickets for the event are priced at THB 3,500 per person, inclusive of applicable tax and service charge.

The resort has also created a special package for guests who would like to retire to a guestroom after dinner. The overnight package includes one night’s accommodation in a Lanna Pavilion, daily breakfast, and dinner tickets for two people, and is priced at THB15,000, per pavilion, subject to government tax and service charge.

Advanced reservations are strongly advised. Terms and conditions apply.

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