Uluwatu, Bali, 15 December 2025. Alila Villas Uluwatu invites guests to an extraordinary three-day culinary residency at CIRE with Michelin-starred Chef Stéphane Carrade, a celebrated gastronomic figure from Gascony, region of France's South West, revered for its deep culinary heritage. From 15 to 17 January 2026, CIRE becomes the stage for a rare dining series shaped by a chef whose craft is rooted in terroir, memory, and the quiet poetry of the ingredients he chooses to honour.

A Chef Forged by the Flavours of the South West Chef Stéphane Carrade's cuisine reflects the spirit of his homeland: generous, soulful, and deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. Gascony, long celebrated for their rich produce and storied traditions, inform his instinctive approach, a style shaped not only by regional heritage but by decades spent travelling through Europe's most inspiring culinary landscapes.

Among his most defining chapters is his leadership at Le Skiff Club, a very famous place for connoisseurs, where his creative identity reached new clarity. It was here that his philosophy of terroir-driven expression evolved into a singular culinary language, refined yet instinctive, rooted yet daring. His work at Le Skiff Club earned acclaim for its precision, emotional depth, and the way it transformed local ingredients into quietly powerful experiences.

His journey through gastronomic capitals, coastal markets, and refined kitchens has cultivated a profound respect for artisans, producers, and the stories behind their craft. Over the years, this philosophy has defined his voice as a chef and made him the creative mind behind a two Michelin-starred restaurant, earning recognition for his ability to transform modest ingredients into dishes layered with nuance and emotion.

Cuisine d'Auteur: A Personal Expression of Terroir

Stéphane Carrade is known for what he calls cuisine d'auteur—author cuisine, where technique meets intuition, and every creation carries a personal narrative. His philosophy of “progressive terroir” is a gentle evolution of tradition: honouring the land while allowing imagination and contemporary insight to guide new possibilities. Chef Carrade's plates often reveal unexpected harmonies, textures that recall the forests and coastlines of the South West, flavours that echo long-held memories, and compositions that speak quietly yet confidently. His cuisine is at once grounded and progressive, crafted with the elegance of a seasoned storyteller.

Crafted in the Moment

At the heart of his cooking lies spontaneity. Chef Carrade's menus often evolve with the day's market, guided by instinct, seasonality, and a deep appreciation for ingredients that speak of place. From delicate starters to refined mains and expressive desserts, each course carries his signature sensitivity: balanced, precise, and grounded in nature.

For his Bali residency, this philosophy meets the island's own rich terroir. Though the degustation menu remains a closely guarded creative process, guests can expect the spirit of the South West to intertwine with the bounty of Bali, such as the minerality of artisan Bali sea salt, the pristine flavour of freshly caught seafood from local fishermen, or a dessert shaped by the depth and aroma of Kintamani-grown chocolate.

In Chef Carrade's hands, these ingredients are not merely used, but reimagined, elevated through technique, memory, and his contemporary Gascon lens.

A Rare Culinary Encounter on the Cliffs of Bali

This January, Chef Stéphane Carrade brings his craft to the dramatic cliffside of CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu, where the vast Indian Ocean becomes the backdrop to an intimate gastronomic experience.

Over two degustation dinners and a thoughtfully curated brunch, guests will be invited into the world of a chef whose approach to flavour is both expressive and deeply personal.

Event Details

Venue: CIRE, Alila Villas Uluwatu

Thursday, 15 January 2026 – Degustation Dinner, from 6.30 PM

Friday, 16 January 2026 – Degustation Dinner, from 6.30 PM

Saturday, 17 January 2026 – Chef's Brunch, from 12.00 PM

Price:

• Dinner: IDR 1,880,000 ++ per person
• Brunch: IDR 1,680,000 ++ per person

A limited number of seats is available for this exclusive Michelin-starred culinary experience. For more information and reservations, contact Alila Host on WhatsApp at +62-811-3855-729 or email at avucomhost@alilahotels.com.