Pamanukan, 30 Agustus 2024 – The Archipelago Food Festival: Pamanukan Culinary Feast, themed 'Ocean Odyssey Sea Fest - A Celebration of Seafood Delights,' was successfully held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at favehotel Pamanukan. The event offered an unforgettable culinary journey, delighting guests with a wide array of seafood delicacies.
This festival highlighted the exceptional culinary prowess of 13 executive chefs from Archipelago International, they are Santoso Windoe - Corporate Executive Chef, Risman Sukmawan- Corporate Pastry Chef, Riswan Pramudia- favehotel Pamanukan, Sukma Nuryadinata - Grand Aston Puncak Hotel & Resort, Faiz Firmansyah Ma’ruf- Aston Cilegon Boutique Hotel, Ujang Rahmat - favehotel Hypersquare, Febrian Sjarif - Aston Pasteur, Moh Nurus - favehotel Karawang, Sigit Hendrawan - Harper Cikarang, Ari Gusti - favehotel Gatot Subroto, Riyan Syaban Pamungkas - Aston Pasteur Bandung, Husni Thamrin - Aston Imperial Bekasi Hotel & Conference Center, dan Bayu Sidiq Tresna - Grand Aston Puncak Hotel & Resort, who presented an impressive selection of 250 dishes.
Left to right: the executive chefs preparing dishes, media briefing, live stall in seafood buffet
The diverse offerings ranged from traditional to international cuisines, with a special focus on seafood. Highlights included Japanese Octopus Salad, Sashimi, Pan-Seared Tenggiri, Swordfish, Prawn Scampi with Butter Chives Sauce, and Pan-Seared Lobster, among others. Some of the menus served use ingredients provided by local fish farms such as oysters and also To cater to all tastes, the chefs also prepared a variety of dishes featuring chicken, beef, and lamb. For dessert, guests enjoyed exquisite options like Watermelon Granita, Fave Sunset, and Lemongrass Tart.
"Archipelago International remains dedicated to delivering high-quality events that celebrate the rich diversity of cuisine, particularly Indonesian cuisine. The Archipelago Food Festival serves as a platform for food enthusiasts. This year, we're showcasing a variety of seafood dishes, elevating local products to the level of international cuisine," added Chef Santoso Windoe as Executive Chef of Archipelago International.
The Archipelago Food Festival is designed to captivate the public, particularly residents of Subang, Indramayu, and Pamanukan. It not only demonstrates favehotel Pamanukan's commitment to guest satisfaction but also its dedication to creating memorable experiences through public culinary festivals.
Left to right Ramen with Caviar, magic show in collaboration with Corporate Executive Chef, seafood menu
“We aim to immerse our guests in a culinary odyssey where seafood takes center stage. This festival celebrates the authentic flavors of the coast, elevated to new heights right here in Pamanukan. We invite our guests to experience the passion of local chefs as they transform fresh catches into extraordinary dishes,” said Winston Hanes, Vice President of Archipelago International.
Throughout the evening, guests were entertained by a magician night featuring Rudy Sulap and a modern dance performance by UBC Dance Cirebon, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. The event successfully attracted a large number of visitors, leaving them with a unique and satisfying culinary experience.
"We are honored to once again host the Archipelago Food Festival this year. This event reflects our commitment to providing unforgettable culinary experiences for our loyal guests at favehotel Pamanukan. Our goal is to continue hosting culinary festivals like this at least twice a year," said Bintang Adhipradipta as the General Manager of favehotel Pamanukan.