Annual Asian Organic Gourmet Festival 2015

Bangkok (Thailand) – July 23, 2015 – The Annual Asian Organic Gourmet Festival 2015 will take place in Bangkok at the Riva Surya Hotel. A celebration of high quality organic produce in modern Asian cuisine will be the main focus of this year’s festival exclusively presented by high profile Asian chefs and held at the Riva Surya Bangkok, on the banks of the Chao Phraya river.

The event runs from 2-4 October 2015

Guest chefs will present their own 3 and 4-course organic menus for both lunch and dinner.

Organic wines and a farmers’ market with fresh organic produce will be presented this year along with daily cooking demonstrations facilitated by professional TV hosts and guest nutritionists from the USA, speaking on organic lifestyle benefits.

Organic products will also be available for sale to all health conscious visitors at the farmers’ market Fri to Sun, 2-4 October from 09.00-19.00 hrs, along with organic farm produce from Thailand’s Royal Projects.

The Riva Surya is an elegant modern 68 room boutique hotel in Bangkok. The riverside swimming pool features an extensive outdoor cocktail/dining area and was recently included in the 10 Best Riverside Dining Venues in Bangkok by USA Today.

The hotel is located close to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun in Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin District.

The Riva Surya is member of the SilverNeedle Collection, a grouping of unique resorts and boutique hotels in Asia.

The Organic Gourmet Festival will also be held in other SilverNeedle Collection properties including 137 Pillars House in Chiangmai 9-11 October and Kiridara, Luang Prabang, Laos during 16-18 October.

Donations will be made from revenue partly raised from the festival to the charity FOOD4GOOD program which is dedicated to solving the problem of malnutrition among under privileged children in Thai society.

About Riva Surya
Situated along the enchanting Chao Phraya River, Riva Surya Bangkok offers an idyllic urban getaway in the heart of this cosmopolitan city. This modern boutique hotel in Bangkok features 68 comfortable rooms, elegant dining options, a riverside swimming pool and leisure facilities that cater to the needs of both business and leisure travellers. Riva Surya adds a touch of style and charm to this bustling locale once dubbed “Venice of the East”. Riva Surya is bounded by cultural treasures including The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun; and within walking distance of the lively entertainment district of Khao San Road. The Bangkok boutique hotel conveniently connects you to the city centre via the Chao Phraya Express Boats and Bangkok’s Skytrain from Saphan Taksin BTS station.

Ideally located in the lively Khao San district of Bangkok, Riva Surya offers a perfect base from which to enjoy the ‘sights and sounds’ of the Thai capital. Many of the city’s key attractions are within easy walking or cycling distance, while the hotel’s location along the river gives you access to the Chao Phraya Express Boat service to set off on sightseeing adventures. One of the most prominent Chao Phraya River hotels, Riva Surya is centrally located in the historic centre of Bangkok, with easy access to the Grand Palace, National Museum, Khao San Road, Wat Pho, and many others. Water transport is recommended and considered as the best and most unique choice of reaching most of Thailand’s tourist sites and riverside hotels in Bangkok. Riva Surya is conveniently located next to the Phra Arthit Pier with regular service from Chao Phraya Express Boats.

For more information please contact :
Jularat Ouepanarangsi
jularat@rivasuryabangkok.com