"Across the Table" — Iconic Chefs Come Together for Luxury Dining Series at The Naka Island, Phuket

Some of the deepest conversations happen over food—the kind that pull you in close and encourage you to stay a little longer. This August, these moments come alive at the "Luxury Dining Series, Across the Table", an immersive epicurean journey unfolding across six extraordinary destinations in Asia.

From August 12–15, 2026, The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket will host one of these exclusive stops. Nestled on an idyllic island in the Andaman Sea, the five-star sanctuary will welcome top culinary talent and mixology masters for four nights of dining, mixology, and creative collaboration.

A Gathering of Gastronomic Visionaries

The lineup brings together an exceptional group of guest talent:

• Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava & Dylan Jones from Bangkok’s iconic Bo.lan
• Agustin Ferrando Balbi, chef-founder of AndM (Hong Kong) 
• Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, chef-founder of Maison Dunand (Bangkok) 
• Sudarat "Taln" Rojanavanich (Bar Us) & Jane Kaew-Yod (Lay Heritage Cocktail Space) 

They will join forces with The Naka Island’s own Chef Joseph William Talbot, Chef Ratchanee “Kob” Nu-On, and Mixologist Adi Sukasta.

The roster also includes distinguished talent from across the Marriott portfolio:

• Sylvain Constans, Pastry Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok
• Laongdao “Aong” Tohkhot, Chef at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi
• Fransiska Siregar, Mixologist at The St. Regis Jakarta

Four Idyllic Evenings, Four Enchanting Chapters

• August 12 — The Art of Culinary Discovery & Craft Brew Experience
  Hosted by Chefs Agustin Ferrando Balbi and Joseph William Talbot at the Multi-Purpose Sala. Features handcrafted pass-around bites, live cooking stations, and local Phuket craft beers. 
• August 13 — The Grand Banquet: Eight-Hand Dinner
  Staged on the Beach Lawn beneath the Andaman sky. Chefs Agustin Ferrando Balbi, Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, Joseph William Talbot, and Sylvain Constans present a wine-paired menu showcasing local island flavors. 
• August 14 — Chefs at the Table: Six-Hand Dinner
  An elegant wine-paired evening at Veranda with Chefs Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, Joseph William Talbot, and Sylvain Constans, blending Alpine precision, Mediterranean warmth, and French artistry. 
• August 15 — Chefs at the Table: Eight-Hand Culinary Journey
  A celebration of Thai culinary heritage at Aiyara featuring Chefs Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava, Dylan Jones, Laongdao "Aong" Tohkhot, and Ratchanee “Kob” Nu-On, with cocktail pairings by Jane Kaew-Yod. 

Beyond the Table: Culture and Crafts

Guests can also participate in curated day-and-night activities across the island:

• Distillery Tour & Workshop: A hands-on gin-making session. 
• Local Artisan Crafts: A textile dye workshop using traditional island techniques. 
• Excursions & Nightlife: A sunset catamaran cruise along the coast, a bar takeover by Bar Us, and a special cocktail collaboration with The St. Regis Jakarta. 

The "Experience Dining Package"

Guests staying at the resort between August 12–15, 2026, can book the Experience Dining Package, which includes daily breakfast and a curated set dinner for two, designed to match the evening's "Across The Table" theme.

• To reserve seats for the event: Visit luxurydiningseries.com/phuket
• To book the resort package: Visit the Marriott Experience Dining Package page