Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience at the Legends Dinner at Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine on March 29, 2025. This exclusive event brings together four of British Columbia’s iconic chefs for an unforgettable evening of exceptional gastronomic excellence. Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine—honoured as Canada’s Best Restaurant 2024 by the World Culinary Awards—hosts The Legends Dinner benefitting the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
An Iconic Lineup of Culinary Masters
Baan Lao’s visionary chef-owner, Nutcha Phanthoupheng, renowned for her unwavering commitment to health, sustainability, and culinary excellence, is joined by three legendary chefs whose careers have shaped British Columbia’s gastronomic excellence.
Bruno Marti
Chef Bruno Marti is a celebrated Canadian culinary Olympian, a Member of the Order of Canada, Grand Officier Maître Rôtisseur, and a revered mentor to countless chefs. He ran the beloved La Belle Auberge for 33 years before his retirement in 2012.
Michel Jacob
Chef Michel Jacob has been the chef-proprietor of Vancouver’s legendary Le Crocodile for over four decades. He has set the gold standard for French fine dining. For his dedication to culinary excellence, the French government awarded him the title of Officer in the Ordre du Mérite Agricole.
Hidekazu Tojo
Chef Tojo Hidekazu is a trailblazer in Japanese cuisine. Tojo revolutionized Vancouver’s sushi scene with his world-famous Tojo Roll, the precursor to the California Roll. With 37 years at the helm of Tojo’s Restaurant, he continues to elevate the art of Omakase.
Culinary masters meet in Baan Lao’s kitchen to discuss the Legends Dinner. From left to right: Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, Chef Bruno Marti, Chef Michel Jacob and Chef Tojo Hidekazu. Courtesy Photo.
Culinary masters meet in Baan Lao’s kitchen to discuss the Legends Dinner. From left to right: Chef Tojo Hidekazu, Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, Chef Bruno Marti, and Chef Michel Jacob. Courtesy Photo.
The Legends Dinner: A Multi-Course Journey of Flavours and Traditions
Guests at The Legends Dinner will indulge in an exclusive, meticulously curated multi-course menu that harmonizes classical European techniques, refined Japanese artistry, and exquisite Thai flavours. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with rare, hand-selected wines, elevating the dining experience to new heights.
With only a select number of seats available, this intimate gathering is more than just an exceptional meal—it is a celebration of culinary mastery, tradition, and philanthropy. Priced at $1250 per person (all inclusive), the event directly supports the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, ensuring that children across British Columbia receive the essential medical care they need.
About Chef Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng
Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng’s background as a nurse and cancer researcher before training with Michelin chefs in Thailand makes her highly focused on health and wellness and food’s important role in achieving this. She goes above and beyond to source the highest quality food and to know exactly where it comes from. Her use of ethnically sourced, sustainable, organic, farm-to-table natural ingredients is to be applauded.
Chef Nutcha prepares her 13-course tasting menu, Taste of Baan Lao – Celebrating the Bounty and Beauty of Thailand. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Her commitment to excellence has earned her and her restaurant Baan Lao numerous prestigious awards, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal, presented by the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in recognition of Chef Nutcha’s outstanding contributions to Canada and BC.
Since opening Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine in 2021, Chef Nutcha has gained international recognition for her innovative approach to authentic Royal Thai cuisine. Named Best Restaurant in Canada 2024 by the World Culinary Awards, Baan Lao continues to set the standard for fine dining, sustainability, and culinary artistry. Read other article about Baan Lao: Michelin-worthy Baan Lao escalates its culinary magic in Richmond and Culinary: World’s First Afternoon Tea Thai Experience in Richmond BC
The Legends Dinner at Baan Lao
Don’t miss this exceptional gastronomic journey. It is a rare opportunity to witness culinary history in the making, where passion, precision, and purpose unite on the plate. Reserve your place for The Legends Dinner and be part of an unforgettable evening. Learn more about the Legends Dinner.
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine in Richmond is the best restaurant in Canada at the 2024 World Culinary Awards.
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