Phuket, Thailand, July 2017 — Angsana Laguna Phuket is delighted to announce the arrival of Executive Chef Jens Heier to the beachfront resort. With over 30 years experience in the hospitality and dining industry, Chef Jens brings his global knowledge and culinary expertise to all four restaurants in Angsana Laguna Phuket.

Chef Jens was born in 1969 Heidelberg, Germany. Inspired by his mother, his passion for cooking and curiosity to see the world motivated him to start his career when he was only 13 years old becoming the youngest chef with a diploma at 20 after his graduation in 1989. During his career, he has received many honors including cooking for Queen Silvia of Sweden, Thai royalty as well as Hollywood celebrities such as Jamiroqua, Lionel Ritchie, Madonna, Kate Moss and others.

Prior to his career at Angsana Laguna Phuket, Chef Jens had been working in luxury hotels in Samui and Pattaya in Thailand and has 15 years of experience working in Asia under the Onyx Hospitality Group as Culinary Director in charge of corporate operations for all Onyx Group properties in Asia. He had also been voted twice for chef of the year in 2 different continents, Berlin Germany and Seoul South Korea. He has also been a part of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Eastern Seaboard as a Conseiller Culinaire which offers profound insights on gastronomic dining.

Believing in fresh and honest cuisine, Chef Jens said simplicity in creating dishes is the ultimate challenge. “Listening to our guests is very important as they are good indicators. I always prefer to tailor make a menu in order to achieve the goal of ultimate satisfaction. Nowadays, we see less of the molecular cooking and find more focus on flavour, quality and honesty, therefore nothing beats a handcrafted dish. At Angsana I will contribute my local and oversea talents together with food and beverage team to create those new menus and experiences that deliver and exceed our guest needs and expectations” says Chef Jens.

With the arrival of Chef Jens, Angsana Laguna Phuket invites our guests to enjoy his culinary creations along with our signature hospitality and stunning location beside a tranquil lagoon and world-class golf course. Stay tuned for some exciting food and wine pairing events and themed buffets this year!

May 2017, Phuket, Thailand – Bodega & Grill, an Italian Restaurant and Steak House operated by Angsana Laguna Phuket today announced that it has been selected as one of best restaurants in Thailand by Thailand Tatler Best Restaurant 2017, a guide to the best of fine dining in Thailand.

For 16th year running, the Thailand Tatler Best Restaurants Awards 2017 is back again with this year’s pick of the top 230 restaurants that have been anonymously sampled by the team of judges over the past few months. Then scored across the four key areas that make up the total guide to the finest achievements in the F&B industry and publish in Thailand Tatler Best Restaurant Guide 2017.

Phuket, Thailand, April 2017 – Beginning May 7, Bodega & Grill will serve up a fantastic selection of Italian- themed favorites as part of its Sunday Brunch. This weekly feast has become a much-anticipated seasonal event, bringing together sumptuous and mouthwatering treats and delicacies for the whole family to enjoy.

Choose from a wonderful variety of dishes, including lobster spaghetti, foie gras on saffron risotto, grilled suckling pig, live pizza and pasta stations and much more. A generous selection of homemade salads, antipasto platters and authentic Italian gelato flavours will complete the experience. Bodega & Grill will present a range of Italian wines, and Chandon Sparkling wine, for the Free Flow bar option to the semi-buffet Sunday Italian Brunch. A non-alcoholic drinks package is also on offer with the buffet, and includes juices, soft drinks and other refreshments.

Complimentary use of the pool is included for all guests enjoying the brunch, and Angsana Laguna Phuket Tree House Kids Club will also be opening its doors to all kids whose families are dining at the buffet. The restaurant offers comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, with its warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect all year round for casual lunches or intimate dinners.

Bodega & Grill’s exquisite Italian Sunday Brunch begins on May 7, and runs weekly throughout the season. The buffet is from 12:00pm to 3:30pm, with prices starting at THB 1,650++. For beverages, choose between the non- alcoholic drinks package for an additional THB 500++, or the complete Free Flow package, including Chandon Sparkling wine, for THB++ 1,000 extra.

For enquiries or reservations please email Bodega-LagunaPhuket@angsana.com or call 076 358 500.

Phuket, Thailand, April 2017 – There’s a festive feeling in the air at Angsana Laguna Phuket, the perfect resort for a Spring Break with family or friends. Special Easter events will be held at both XANA Beach Club and Bodega & Grill in April 2017.

XANA’s Sunday Easter Brunch is an ideal weekend escape for the whole family, with a 50% discount for children aged 6-12, and complimentary dining for all kids under 6. With the young ones free to enjoy the club’s always- active kids’ corner, build sandcastles on the beach or take a swim in the pool, XANA’s brunch also offers a free flow of cocktails, wine, beer and live band music to ensure a relaxing and pleasurable experience for adults. Beach volleyball and billiards are available on site, or you can simply sit back and take in the magnificent views from one of Thailand’s most tranquil locations. Sunday Easter Brunch on Sunday, 16th April 2017 comes with an Easter-themed Kids Corner – a paradise for kids including planned activities such as Egg Painting and Egg Hunt. Prices start from THB 1,650++ ( food only ) and THB 2,450++ ( free flow).

In the evenings, Bodega & Grill, a premium steakhouse in Angsana Laguna Phuket, will host a fabulous Easter- dinner celebration filled with classic and sumptuous four-course dinner pairing with wines from Friday 14th April to Monday 17th April 2017. Prices start at THB 2,080++ (Food Only) and THB 3,880++ (Wine Pairing or one glass of selected wine).

So get inspired and make a reservation at one of our restaurants for Easter brunch or dinner. We look forward to seeing you soon!

For enquiries or reservations please email: FBReservation-LagunaPhuket@angsana.com or call 076 358 500.

Phuket, Thailand, March 2017 – Angsana Laguna Phuket is proud to be the host of Phuket’s Charity Event Pop Up 3, a fine culinary event featuring 20 of the best restaurants in Phuket along with free flow alcohol, live music, dancing and prizes on 1st April 2017.

For one night only, guests have the opportunity to try a wide range of cuisine from some of the most acclaimed chefs on the island! This includes Chefs from Bodega & Grill by Angsana Laguna Phuket, Panache by Angsana Villas Resort Phuket, Metzo’s Bistro and Bar by Outrigger Beach Resort Phuket and Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. Pop Up 3 is back at a new location “Latitude Marquee” in Laguna Phuket with more food and beverage sponsors supporting Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.

Other participating hotels and restaurants include Anantara Layan Resort & Spa, Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket, Bampot, Breeze at Cape Yamu, DeDos, ENZO Japanese Restaurant, Firefly at The Pavillions Phuket, Higher, Iniala Kitchen & Bar, Kata Rocks, Novotel Phuket Surin Beach, Paresa Phuket, Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach, The 9th Floor and Two Chefs.

The entry fee of 2,500THB, on Saturday 1st April 2017 will be donated to Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation, a Thai registered charity providing free English education to over 1,200 underprivileged children in Phuket. The event will begin at 7pm.

For more information on Phuket Has Been Good To Us and how to get involved, please visit www.phukethasbeengoodtous.org or like the Foundations Facebook page at www.facebook.com/phukethasbeengoodtous.

For event reservation, please call us 076 278 146 or email ruth@phukethasbeengoodtous.org to book your tickets.