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F&B options and catering are critical What are some current challenges in
components of Indian weddings. facilitating Indian events?

Do you offer Indian cuisine, and are One of our biggest challenges is
you incorporating your F&B outlets accommodating requests for outdoor pool
at Indian events? If so, how are they parties. Given the hotel’s layout, with two
facilitated? restaurants in close proximity, we haven’t

Absolutely! We offer a delightful array of been able to make it happen yet. But we’re
Indian cuisine by partnering with a renowned always exploring new possibilities!
local Indian restaurant. Their chefs cook Are there any new additions to the
in-house, ensuring the freshest ingredients property, or future plans that would
and authentic flavours. Additionally, we elevate celebratory events?
integrate our restaurant and bars into the
festivities. Riva del Fiume, Palmier by Chef We’re excited about the possibility of
Guillaume Galliot and Yu Ting Yuan all creating direct access from the outdoor
offer dishes, while BKK Social Club crafts Ballroom Terrace to the promenade by the
bespoke cocktails for the couple, making river. This would link our venues seamlessly,
every celebration unique and memorable. allowing us to host even larger and more
spectacular weddings. Stay tuned for more
Which dish has been the most popular updates as we continue to enhance our
from the hotel at Indian events? offerings!

During Indian weddings, people have focused
on a variety of international dishes, the most
popular of which include:

• Molecular pani puri
• Taglioni with cheese wheel
• Seafood tower
• Khao soy tofu
• Robata grilled delights
• Spanish seafood paella.
• Bao with creamy broccoli
• Affogato ice cream

Which venues at the hotel have been
most popular for largescale events?
Our Grand Ballroom, designed by the
legendary Jean-Michel Gathy, is the top
choice for Indian events. The ballroom’s
seamless transition to the Ballroom Terrace
is especially favoured for cocktail parties,
allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful outdoor
setting while indulging in exquisite food and
drink.

What have been the most unique
requests the hotel has encountered
at a wedding?

Honestly, our wedding couples are all about
giving their guests the best experience,
especially when it comes to food and beverage.
While we haven’t had any outlandish requests,
the creativity in how they want to delight their
guests always keeps us on our toes!

How has your personal experience
been with Indian weddings? What
makes it fun and exciting for you?
Indian weddings are a burst of joy and
celebration. I love witnessing the coming
together of friends and families to celebrate
the couple. The elaborate set of decorations
transforms our spaces into magical realms,
and the palpable love and happiness
throughout the event are truly infectious.
It’s an honour to be part of such vibrant and Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is 300/1 Charoen Krung Road,
heartwarming celebrations. only minutes from Sathorn Pier, the Saphan Taksin Sathorn, Bangkok 10120
BTS station, Sirat Expressway, and just a 40-minute Thailand
drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Tel: 02 032 0888