Banyan Tree Krabi Four-Hands Dinner Event at Saffron
Tiered into a lush hillside and overlooking the Andaman Sea, Banyan Tree Krabi is located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, some 35 km from the main town of Krabi.

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Banyan Tree Krabi Four-Hands Dinner at Saffron Restaurant

Banyan Tree Krabi will host a two-night “Four-Hands Masterpiece” dining event at its signature restaurant Saffron on April 23 and 24, 2026. The special culinary collaboration brings together Thai Sous Chef Koranat Wiwatthanachot and guest chef Renu Homsombat for a curated five-course dinner highlighting contemporary interpretations of traditional Thai flavours.

The limited-time event aims to showcase Thailand’s regional ingredients and culinary heritage through a modern gastronomic presentation at the luxury beachfront resort in southern Thailand.

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Key Takeaways

  • Banyan Tree Krabi hosts a two-night Four-Hands dining collaboration
  • Event takes place at Saffron restaurant on April 23–24, 2026
  • Thai Sous Chef Koranat Wiwatthanachot collaborates with Chef Renu Homsombat
  • Five-course Thai culinary experience priced from 2,900 THB
  • Wine pairing available featuring Thailand’s Monsoon Valley wines

Property Overview

Banyan Tree Krabi is a luxury beachfront resort located along the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand. The property features 72 pool suites and villas, including seven two-bedroom villas, one three-bedroom residence, and a seven-bedroom beachfront Presidential Villa designed for large groups or private retreats.

Each accommodation faces the sea and sunset, with the resort built in tiers along a hillside overlooking the coastline. Private pools and open-air terraces are central elements of the resort’s design concept.

Facilities include two restaurants, a beach bar, a fitness centre, a children’s club, meeting rooms, and the Banyan Tree Spa. The spa incorporates the brand’s signature Rainforest hydrotherapy circuit, reinforcing the group’s long-standing focus on wellness-driven hospitality experiences.

Saffron, Banyan Tree Krabi's award-winning signature Thai restaurant
Saffron, Banyan Tree Krabi’s award-winning signature Thai restaurant
 

The resort has also received recognition from international travel publications. It was awarded Two MICHELIN Keys by the MICHELIN Guide in 2024 and 2025, while Fodor’s Travel listed the property among its “100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World” for 2026.


Four-Hands Dining Experience at Saffron

The Four-Hands Masterpiece dinner at Saffron will feature a five-course tasting menu designed collaboratively by Chef Koranat Wiwatthanachot, known as “Day,” and visiting Chef Renu Homsombat.

Visiting Banyan Tree Krabi for two nights only, Renu Homsombat is Executive Chef at the highly acclaimed Hotel Vereina in Davos, Switzerland.
Visiting Banyan Tree Krabi for two nights only, Renu Homsombat is Executive Chef at the highly acclaimed Hotel Vereina in Davos, Switzerland.

The menu focuses on Thai flavours rooted in regional ingredients sourced from land and sea. Signature dishes planned for the event include:

  • Yum mangkhut khad – crisp southern mangosteen salad
  • Khao rai hawm huabawn – fragrant upland rice from Krabi
  • Tom kha yum goong – coconut soup with prawns
  • Grilled red snapper or duck breast in Thai red coconut curry
  • Calamansi sorbet infused with honey

The dinner begins with an amuse-bouche created jointly by both chefs, followed by steamed rice dumplings filled with aromatic crab curry. Sorbet and a dessert course complete the tasting menu.

The event will run from 6:00 PM on April 23 and 24, 2026, priced at 2,900 THB per person, or 4,900 THB with wine pairings featuring selections from Thailand’s Monsoon Valley vineyard.


Quote from Management

Chef Renu Homsombat, Executive Chef at Hotel Vereina in Davos, said the collaboration reflects a balance between culinary tradition and modern technique.

She explained that the goal of the menu is to present Thai cuisine authentically while reinterpreting it for contemporary fine-dining audiences.

The chef began learning Thai cooking at an early age in her hometown, where her mother operated a small restaurant. Her professional career later took her to Banyan Tree Bangkok, where she developed within the Saffron restaurant concept before eventually becoming Corporate Saffron Lead Chef.

Chef Renu has also appeared as a guest chef at international culinary events, including a collaboration at the three-Michelin-star Schwarzwaldstube restaurant in Germany.


Location & Destination Context

Banyan Tree Krabi is located on Tubkaek Beach, about 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport. The coastal area is known for its views of the limestone karsts rising from the Andaman Sea. Thing to do in Krabi

Nearby attractions include the Hong Islands, a popular destination for island-hopping tours, as well as kayaking routes along mangrove forests and boat excursions through Phang Nga Bay.

Krabi has become an increasingly prominent destination within Thailand’s luxury tourism sector, offering a quieter alternative to Phuket while maintaining strong international air connectivity and resort infrastructure.


Brand Background

Banyan Tree is a Singapore-based hospitality brand known for its luxury resorts focused on privacy, wellness, and destination-driven design. Since its founding in the 1990s, the group has expanded across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

The Saffron restaurant concept serves as the brand’s signature Thai dining venue across several Banyan Tree properties worldwide, presenting traditional Thai cuisine through contemporary fine-dining techniques.

The Four-Hands Masterpiece dinner at Banyan Tree Krabi reflects the brand’s ongoing strategy of highlighting Thai culinary heritage within its global luxury resort portfolio.


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Paul Lo

Paul Lo is an independent travel journalist and editor focused on global hotel openings, airline lounges, and hospitality industry developments. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Shanghai, he previously worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times, covering news and developments across Asia.