20 May 2026
Tags: Raffles Bali, rumari, Four-Hands Dinner
BALI, 18 May 2026 – Rumari welcomes Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu for a two-night culinary collaboration featuring Chef Gaetan Biesuz and Chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo. Taking place on 19–20 June 2026 in Bali before continuing in Bangkok in September 2026, the experience is a meeting of two culinary worlds, Bali's contemplative coastal setting and Bangkok's dynamic gastronomic scene, brought together through a contemporary tasting menu guided by seasonality, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange.
Continuing the Rumari & Friends series first introduced in 2023, this edition is a natural extension of Rumari's ongoing invitation to internationally recognised chefs for exchanges born of friendship, curiosity, and a shared love of gastronomy. Joining the table is Chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, holder of one Michelin star in Bangkok. Originally from Spain, Chef Gerard honed his culinary philosophy across Michelin-starred kitchens throughout Europe, among them Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam, Vendôme in Germany, and De Librije in the Netherlands. His cuisine is recognised for refined French technique, layered flavours, and his signature dual-sauce compositions that create contrast, depth, and unexpected harmony.
At Rumari, Chef Gerard joins Chef Gaetan Biesuz, Director of Culinary at Raffles Bali, whose approach to Progressive Indonesian cuisine reinterprets flavours and traditions of the archipelago through contemporary technique and a global lens. Together, the two chefs present a menu where Indonesian soul, French precision, and delicate Japanese sensibility find common ground on a single plate.
Perched above Jimbaran Bay, Rumari holds a place among Tatler Indonesia's Best 20 Restaurants in Indonesia (2026), Travel + Leisure's 25 Best Restaurants in Indonesia (2025), and 50 Best Discovery list (2025), while also holding the distinction of being Indonesia's first and only Krug Ambassade. Meanwhile, Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, has retained one Michelin star for five consecutive years recognised for its elegant contemporary gastronomy and season-driven approach.
The Rumari and Friends four-hand dinner starts from IDR 2,541,000 net per person at Rumari and IDR 4,235,000 net per person at Rumari Counter. For reservations and enquiries, please contact Rumari at dining.bali@raffles.com or (62) 811 3820 9559.
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ABOUT RAFFLES BALI
Situated in the picturesque Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali offers expansive space and serenity with 32 villas, featuring a private pool and tropical garden, with stunning hillside and ocean views. The resort showcases Balinese craftsmanship through elegant interiors and provides a range of dining experiences, from the "Krug Ambassade" signature restaurant Rumari and The Writers Bar to the beachfront Loloan Beach Bar and Grill, as well as the intimate Secret Cave, Purnama Honeymoon Bale, and Farm Terrace. Guests can enjoy relaxation and wellness at Raffles Spa and partake in authentic cultural activities by community experts. Whether seeking a romantic getaway, a family holiday, a retreat or celebrations, discover the enchanting charm of Bali and experience the personalised service of the legendary Raffles Butler.
ABOUT ELEMENTS, INSPIRED BY CIEL BLEU
Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu has held a Michelin one-star rating for nine consecutive years. Celebrating each seasonality at Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu with 'Guestronomic Dining Journey' where each ingredient is carefully selected, using refined and top-notch ingredients produced by some of the best artisans in Europe and Japan, to appreciate its prime. Each crafted dish is representing its seasonality and its culinary principled centering on seasonal specialties with 'from nose to tail' philosophy, prepared in sophisticated French cuisine laced with Japanese touches. Chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo looks to nature of each season with inspired seasonal ingredients and flavours that showcases and characterised its seasonality.
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