Obbürgen, 7th of March 2022
Press release
THAI TWIN CHEFS BRING EXTRA SERVING OF AUTHENTIC FLAVOURS TO BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS & RESORT LAKE LUCERNE
Spices Kitchen & Terrace at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne welcomes twin chefs, Virat and Vilai Kanjan, to the award-winning pan-Asian restaurant boasting four open kitchens dedicated to Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Thai cuisine. The dynamic Thai-born bring the authentic flavours of Asia, honed to perfection in the world’s finest resorts, to Switzerland. With over 70 years’ experience combined working as chefs, the skillful sisters have an unrivalled knowledge of Asian cuisine.
Having previously worked her way up to Head Chef level, Virat’s 36-year career has taken her around the globe, gaining the highest level of experience and skills at The Peninsula Bangkok, Schloss Elmau, Mandarin Oriental Chiang Mai and across the Shangri-La group. She is known for translating the complex spices and aromas that form the foundation of Asian cooking, into innovative and mouth-watering menus.
Vilai’s 35-year career path has taken her on an equally enriching journey, at times working alongside her twin sister. She brings with her experience working for Asia-Pacific’s popular Star Cruises, The Landmark Hotel Bangkok and Le Meridien Bangkok. She has a flair for the visual presentation of each dish, and excels at intricate fruit and vegetable carvings to add a spectacular flourish.
Together, Virat and Vilai bring their extensive knowledge and passion for Asian cuisine to Spices Kitchen & Terrace. Guests even have the opportunity to watch the talented twins working in tandem, during live cooking masterclasses. Located in the 5* superior Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, the restaurant features Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Thai dishes cooked authentically in original tandoors, woks, duck oven and dim sum steamer each by Specialist chefs dedicated to each cuisine.
Standout dishes include ‘Yam Som O Poo Nim; pomelo, soft shell crab and cashew’, ‘Masaman curry with Swiss prime beef and sweet potato’ and ‘Phad Pla Salmon Prise Thai Duam – Swiss Alpine Salmon with black pepper’, as profiled by renowned gourmet guide, Gault & Millau.
The design of Spices reflects the concept of a pan-Asian restaurant with sleek lines and warm tones. Overhanging Lake Lucerne, the floor to ceiling glass windows maximizes the serene views stretching to the peak of Pilatus, Rigi and Lake Lucerne
The Bürgenstock Collection
Headquartered in Zug, The Bürgenstock Collection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe hotel groups, operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 678 rooms and 67 residence suites. The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (383 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) dazzle guests from all over the world with their rich heritage, elegant, contemporary design, leading spas and their exceptional culinary offers, while remaining completely true to the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, service and discretion.
Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne
The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is part of The Bürgenstock Collection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The resort comprises a total inventory of 383 rooms spread across four hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior), the Palace Hotel 1903 (5*), the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence (5*) including a Health & Medical Center and the Taverne 1879 (3*). In addition, the resort boasts 67 residence suites, ten restaurants, lounges and bars, a 10’000 m² Alpine Spa and a wide range of leisure activities. The Bürgenstock Collection portfolio includes the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms) and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms).
About Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer, and operator, based in Qatar. With 50 years’ experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and / or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2030. As the country’s flagship hospitality organisation, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar’s long-term economic vision.
Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and United States of America. While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, The Bürgenstock Collection and Murwab Hotel Group.
