On the evening of Monday 27th February, Executive Chef Franckelie Laloum of one Michelin-starred Loiuse will host an exclusive charity dinner alongside six other chefs from Hong Kong to help with ongoing rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria. Following the devastating earthquakes that struck southern and central Turkey and northwestern Syria earlier this month, the death toll continues to rise and affected communities are in urgent need of aid.
100% of proceeds from the evening will go towards AFAD association, a Disaster and Emergency Management Authority that coordinates with Turkey’s response to a number of devastating earthquakes and floods, and helps survivors get their lives back on track. At an international level, AFAD has completed successful missions to provide humanitarian assistance to over 50 countries in five continents including Somalia, Palestine, Ecuador, Philippines, Nepal, Yemen, Mozambique, and Chad.
A silent auction will also be hosted on the night with fantastic prizes on offer to raise further funds for this urgent cause. Some of the fantastic prizes on offer on the night include:
MORA
6-Course Soy-Based Gourmet Dinner Experience, created by Chef Vicky Lau
(valued at HK$4320)
Rosewood Hong Kong
-1 night in a Grand Harbour View Suite including Manor Club access
-2 times 60 minutes treatment in Asaya
-set menu dinner for 2 in Bluhouse (alcohol not included)
(valued at HK$22,000)
Estro
-Chef’s Table Experience for 4 guests
(valued at HK$15,000)
Agora
GRAN AGORA menu for 4 guests inclusive of wine pairing
(valued at HK$11,000)
Amber
-Dinner Experience with wine pairing for 2 guests
Louise
6 courses signature menu dinner + wine pairing value for 2 guests
(valued at HK$5,500)
Odette
Ultimate dining experience, priority booking, special menu design by Julien Royer and his team,
premium wine pairing and Champagne
(valued at HK$13,200)
Ritz Carlton Hong Kong
One night in Victoria Harbor suite with Club Lounge access for two guests + One afternoon Tea
at The Lounge & Bar for two guests
(valued at HK$11,900)
Above: Interior of Odette
“On 6th of February series of devastating earthquakes hit Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, causing destruction in 10 provinces in the region and affecting millions. We are confident that Turkey will overcome this disaster. We are determined to provide safe and comfortable shelter and temporary housing to the millions affected from the earthquakes as soon as possible. Our target is to build new homes and new cities with the highest standards within one year. We are grateful to the Hong Kong people. From the very beginning, they offered their messages of sympathy with us and offered their helping hands without hesitation. On this occasion I would like to sincerely thank Chef Franckelie Laloum of the Louise for initiating and hosting this fundraiser event. I also wholeheartedly thank each and every one of the famous Chefs who are participating in this fundraiser and the other sponsors. Needless to say, the funds raised at this event will help alleviate the pain of those who are most affected by the earthquakes.” said Peyami Kalyoncu, Consul General of Turkey in Hong Kong
“My heart sank when I heard the news about Turkey and Syria. I spent a few years working in Turkey, and it is a beautiful country that is very close to my heart. No matter where you are in the world, there’s always a way to help,” says Chef Franckelie Laloum. “I am grateful for my friends who came together last minute to prepare this exceptional menu, and to cook together for an urgent cause.”
In addition to host chef Franckelie Laloum of Louise (1*), the six guest chefs participating in the collaboration will include Manav Tuli of CHAAT (1*), Maxime Gilbert of Écriture (2*), Antimo Maria Merone of Estro, Antonio Oviedo of Agora, Richard Ekkebus of Amber at Landmark Mandarin Oriental (2*), and Vicky Lau of TATE Dining Room (2*). Each chef will contribute one course towards the 7-course charity degustation menu, which is priced at HK$4,888 per guest with an optional wine pairing. The unique, one-off menu is as follows:
CHEFS FOR TURKIYE CHARITY DINNER
HK$4,888 per guest
Ventresca – Spanish Tuna Belly, Kristal Caviar and Garum
By Chef Antonio Oviedo – Agora
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Kinki, charcoal grilled, smoked fruit tomatoes and amou strawberries
By Chef Maxime Gilbert – Ecriture
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Soba Noodle in Chicken Supreme Sauce topped with Black Truffle
By Chef Vicky Lau – TATE Dining Room / MORA
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Langoustine dumpling and honey peas, chardonnay beurre blanc, preserved lemon, Kristal caviar
By Chef Franckelie Laloum / Louise
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Line Caught SeaBass, Trumpet Zucchini, Basil, Amalfi Lemon
By Chef Antimo Merone / ESTRO
Jardaloo Salli Boti (a Classic Parsi Meat and Apricot Curry)
By Chef Manav Tuli – CHAAT
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Conspiracy Dak Lak 90% Bitter Chocolate ˚ Cacao Nibs Cacao
Fermented Cacao Mucilage ˚ Silken Tofu ˚ Yuba ˚ Almond ˚
By Chef Richard Ekkebus – Amber
Above: Caviar tart from Ecriture
For bookings of this special charity dinner, please book via SevenRooms here.