The Italian Table: A six-hands culinary collaboration
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa presents a celebration of craft and culinary excellence at their signature beachfront Italian restaurant, Olive.

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, the leading destination dining resort in Phang Nga, is proud to unveil The Italian Table on August 29 and 30, 2025, a two-night collaboration bringing together three of Thailand’s most visionary Italian chefs for one unforgettable dining experience.
Hosted at Olive, the resort’s signature Italian kitchen, this special event is set to showcase the diverse talents of three of the leading Italian chefs in Thailand today, with menus inspired by creativity, craft, and the soulful flavours of Italian home cooking, in an idyllic setting overlooking the pristine shores of Khao Lak.
A culinary journey from Bangkok to Khao Lak
For two evenings only, guests are invited to experience a cross-regional celebration of Italy’s culinary spirit at The Italian Table. This exclusive six-hands collaboration features:
- Chef Marco Avesani: Head Chef at La Bottega Bangkok, Bangkok’s acclaimed Thonglor restaurant known for its elegant, ingredient-led cuisine. With Michelin-star experience across Asia and Europe, Chef Marco brings a balance of tradition and precision to each plate.
- Chef Michele Fernando: Head Chef of Massilia, Bangkok’s most awarded pizzeria and a trailblazer of the city’s neo-trattoria movement. Chef Michele reimagines the art of pizza with inventive flavour combinations and a commitment to premium ingredients.
- Chef Vincenzo Sorrentino (Chef Enzo): Head Chef of Olive, JW Marriott Khao Lak’s Italian kitchen. Born and raised near Naples, Chef Enzo draws on his southern Italian heritage to create soulful, produce-driven cuisine, with many ingredients sourced directly from the resort’s award-winning JW Garden.

Event highlights
Friday, 29 August 2025: Olive Restaurant – À La Carte Dinner
Experience individually plated signature dishes from each chef in an intimate à la carte setting.
Key dishes include:
- “Norma Not Normal” – Pizza of the Year 2025 (Massilia)
- Maccheroncini with Fassona beef ragù & Castelmagno (La Bottega)
- Red tuna with kumquats & Mediterranean pesto (Olive)
Saturday, 30 August 2025: Olive Restaurant – LA FESTA Buffet Dinner
Priced at 1790+ baht net per person, this vibrant Italian buffet features live cooking stations and beloved regional specialities from north to south.
Key highlights include:
- Live Pizza Stations by Massilia
- Carbonara Station and Arrosticini by La Bottega
- Risotto and Antipasti Stations by Olive
More details:
- Location: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Khuk Khak, Takuapa, Phang Nga 82220, Thailand
- Contact: jwkl.fb@marriott.com | Phone: +66 76 584 888
- Website: www.jwmarriottkhaolak.com
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