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IHG® Culinary Journey Programme takes Diners on a Voyage of Flavour with Signature Dishes from Celebrated Chefs

Exclusive menus featuring seven IHG® Culinary Ambassadors, including Chef Vikas Khanna, available for a limited time at IHG hotels across Asia, Middle East and Africa InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its Culinary Journey promotion.


The new initiative features signature dishes from its panel of IHG® Culinary Ambassadors offering diners the chance to sample exciting cuisines from renowned and celebrated chefs - including home-grown talent Chef Vikas Khanna representing Indian cuisine - at restaurants across InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

 From 17 August to 15 November 2015, a series of seven bespoke three-course menus crafted to feature the creations of each IHG Culinary Ambassador will be available at InterContinental and Crowne Plaza hotels and resorts.

Within each of the seven set menus, diners will have a choice of one each of two appetisers, two main courses and two desserts:

17 – 30 August: Michelin star Indian cuisine by Chef Vikas Khanna
31 August – 13 September: Modern Australian by acclaimed Chef Ross Lusted
14 –27 September: Thai Cuisine from award winning Chef Ian Kittichai
28 September – 11 October: Chinese cuisine from Chef Sam Leong
12 – 25 October: Two Michelin star Japanese by Chef Takagi Kazuo
26 October – 1 November: Modern Bakery from Chef Dean Brettschneider
2 – 15 November: Italian cuisine from top Chef Theo Randall

Throughout the 13-week programme, restaurants at Holiday Inn hotels and resorts will offer a set menu featuring an exciting combination of dishes by Chef Theo Randall, Chef Sam Leong and Chef Vikas Khanna. Diners will be able to choose from a selection of three appetisers, three main courses and three desserts, with options such as Chef Sam Leong’s signature Wasabi Prawns, Chef Vikas Khanna’s Masala Chai Brulée and Chef Theo Randall’s Fish Stew.