For the six-hands dinner, expect a contemporary interpretation of Cantonese classics, with dishes such as steamed crab custard with rice wine infusion, rose-scented crab rillettes and caviar by chef Guo. Chef Lau also brings his signature barbecued pork with osmanthus flower honey, while chef Cheung ends the feast with chilled superior bird’s nest with pear, osmanthus jelly and wolfberries. On the final day of the Singapore leg of Stellar Dining Series, chef Lau and chef Guo will pair up to present a one-off Michelin-starred champagne brunch at Colony; each chef will helm live cooking stations, where diners can witness their cooking prowess as they serve up dishes such as deep-fried shrimp toast and fish casserole.

In addition to the once-in-a-lifetime collaborations by these Chinese masters, the hotel’s Chihuly Lounge will also be presenting an eight-course celestial afternoon tea by The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong’s executive pastry chef Richard Long on November 1 and 2, and an array of innovative cocktails by mixologist Oscar Mena of Ozone from November 1 to 3. The duo will also helm individual stations to showcase their unique pastries and handcrafted cocktails. Chef Long’s sweet constellation will include sensational desserts from apple caramel creme with compote to raspberry star anise crémeux; on November 3 and 4, diners can sample more delectable treats by chef Long in the afternoon tea buffet. In the evening, grab a seat at the bar to enjoy Mena’s whimsical libations, from the nostalgic Jelly Roll Julep (Cognac, peach liqueur, white peach puree, hibiscus syrup, mint) to the herb-forward Thyme Out (gin, yellow chartreuse, lemon, agave syrup, orange bitters and lemon thyme).

November 8-10: Osaka

The next stop on the Stellar Dining Series is Osaka, with a constellation of four culinary stars including chefs Kenji Fujimoto (Tempura Mizuki, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto), Shintaro Miyazaki (Azure 45, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo), Christophe Gibert (La Baie, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka) and once again, Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Through a series of four-hands lunches and dinners, cocktail workshops and Michelin masterclasses, food lovers will be immersed in a galaxy of exceptional cuisine and valuable learning experiences.

On November 8, the Osaka series begins with a masterclass and afternoon tea led by award-winning chocolatier Masatada Hosokawa, who will share his tips and tricks for creating cosmic chocolate bonbons and “zero-gravity” chocolates, before guests are invited to indulge in an array of sweet and savory treats that combine French and Japanese techniques and flavours. In the evening, three outstanding four-hands dinners will take place simultaneously at Xiang Tao, Tempura by Hanagatami and La Baie—from a Cantonese crossover by chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion and chef Peter Cheung to an exclusive, 10-person capacity dinner by chef Kenji Fujimoto and chef Takeshi Fukana featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, such as Shogoin turnip, wild mushrooms, and hamo eel.

From November 9 to 10, a flurry of activity will see the hotel come alive with yet more four-hands lunches and dinners (including a masterclass on November 8 by chef Christophe Gibert and chef Shintaro Miyazaki at La Baie, who will demonstrate dishes such as abalone baked in its own broth, served with white wine cream with liver and shiso flower) as well as a one-off cocktail workshop by mixologists Daniel Kang and Jackal He from The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai—book yourself in to the intimate session at The Bar to learn more about the art of the cocktail and enjoy a few expertly crafted libations. If quality wines are of interest, then be sure to mark down the dates for the four-hands Henri Giraud champagne dinner on November 10 at Tempura by Hanagatami, or the four-hands wine dinner at Xiang Tao pairing elegant Cantonese cuisine with California and Burgundy wines.

Needless to say, the events in Singapore and Osaka, which bring together some of the world’s greatest talents, will create memories to treasure. But the experiences in these cities are only just the beginning—gastronomic explorers should also keep an eye on upcoming events in Hong Kong and Beijing in the following weeks.

For more information on Stellar Dining Series, please visit www.ritzcarlton-stellardining.com