Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Celebrates Thai Flavours with Chef Chalee Kader in a New Afternoon Tea at The Lounge

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River introduces a new expression of Afternoon Tea at The Lounge, celebrating the flavours of Thailand through a limited-time with Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Bonaffini and acclaimed Thai chef Chalee Kader of One Michelin Star Wana Yook.

For the first time, The Lounge’s signature Afternoon Tea is created entirely around Thai flavours, looking to familiar dishes, ingredients and culinary memories from across the country as inspiration. From Khao Kriap Pak Moh and Khao Soi to Khao Niew Sangkaya and Bua Loy, recognisable flavours take on unexpected new forms while retaining the character of the dishes that inspired them.

For this latest evolution of the experience, Chef Bonaffini invited Chef Kader to bring his distinctive approach to contemporary Thai cuisine to the Afternoon Tea table. Known for drawing on Thailand’s culinary heritage as a starting point for creative expression, Chef Kader joins Chef Bonaffini in exploring what happens when distinctly Thai flavours meet the traditions, techniques and sense of occasion of Afternoon Tea.

“Thai food carries so much memory,” says Chef Chalee Kader. “You recognise a dish through its aroma, its balance of flavours or even a particular texture. The fun of this collaboration was taking those memories and translating them into the language of Afternoon Tea. The presentation may be unexpected, but when you taste it, I still want there to be that moment of recognition – it should feel unmistakably Thai.”

Across the Afternoon Tea, Thai favourites provide the starting point for a collection of savoury and sweet creations designed specifically for The Lounge. Khao Kriap Pak Moh, Khao Soi and Hoy Tod inspire the savoury selection, while Piak Poon, Khao Niew Sangkaya and Bua Loy are reimagined on the sweeter side of the menu. Rather than recreating the originals in miniature, each creation draws on defining flavours, textures and culinary memories to offer something at once familiar and unexpected.

Chef Bonaffini brings his own perspective to the experience with a dessert designed for sharing: a Thai-inspired Saint-Honoré with makrut lime, longan and a subtle touch of chilli. Bringing classical French pastry technique together with distinctly Thai ingredients, the creation reflects the dialogue between the two chefs that runs throughout the Afternoon Tea.

“At The Lounge, we want Afternoon Tea to continue to surprise our guests while still feeling connected to where we are,” says Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Bonaffini. “Chalee has such a thoughtful way of looking at Thai food – there is creativity, but always a deep respect for the flavour and memory behind a dish. Bringing his perspective together with our approach to pastry gave us the opportunity to create something new for The Lounge, while remaining very much a celebration of Thailand.”

Served in the relaxed riverside setting of The Lounge, the limited-time Afternoon Tea offers both Bangkok guests and international visitors a fresh way to experience the flavours of Thailand through one of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok’s most beloved rituals.

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Celebrates Thai Flavours with Chef Chalee Kader is available at The Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, from September 26 to November 30, 2026, served daily from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, priced at THB 1,800++ per person.

For reservations and enquiries, please visit the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Dining page, call +66 (0) 2 032 0885, or chat via the FS App.