The culinary calendar in Bali is set to welcome a cross-cultural celebration of food and wine as Bella Cucina at InterContinental Bali Resort presents “The Remarkable Nights of Italian Elegance”, a special two-night collaboration with Bangkok-based Chef Sasha Phoomcharoen and Italy’s renowned Barbanera Winery. The event will take place on 11 and 12 July 2025, offering guests a fine dining experience that bridges Italian tradition and refined Asian influences.
The event’s highlight is a five-course set menu created by Chef Sasha, known for her creative yet deeply rooted culinary style. The menu includes standout dishes such as Gambero Rosso Crudo with Sicilian red shrimp and Italian caviar, Polpetta Bianca with ricotta and consommé, Pesce in Scatola, and a nostalgic Tiramisù della Nonna, a fourth-generation family recipe that was awarded Best Classic Tiramisu 2024. The dinner will be paired with premium wines from Barbanera, turning each course into a multisensory experience that celebrates both heritage and innovation.
The first evening on 11 July will feature a Wine Pairing Dinner, priced at IDR 1,200,000++ per person, followed by a five-course Dinner on 12 July at IDR 995,000++ per person. The event begins at 6.30 PM each night. Seats are limited, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate meal crafted by one of Asia’s rising culinary talents.
Chef Sasha is the Chef/Owner of HYBRID Restaurant in Bangkok. Her culinary journey began in her mother’s kitchen in Thailand and evolved through formal training at the Italian Chef Academy in Rome, where she graduated top of her class. Over the years, she honed her craft working in private homes and fine kitchens throughout Italy, including a position at La Pergola, Rome’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant, under Chef Heinz Beck. Her approach is defined by precision, elegance, and an understanding of both Asian and Italian culinary language.
Complementing her creations are wines from Barbanera Winery, a family-run estate founded in 1938 in Tuscany’s Valdichiana region. The winery is known for its balance of tradition and innovation, with a portfolio that spans Tuscany, Puglia, Sicily, Umbria, and Abruzzo. Led by brothers Marco and Paolo Barbanera, the estate has received multiple accolades, including Overall Best Italian Wine for its Toscana Rosso “Vecciano” and Best Producer in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. With a modern bottling facility and global distribution, Barbanera continues to be a benchmark in Italian winemaking.
Bella Cucina, the host venue, is InterContinental Bali’s flagship Mediterranean restaurant, helmed by Chef de Cuisine Boris Linton. Known for inventive flavor pairings and a focus on seasonal Italian ingredients, Chef Boris leads a team committed to delivering elevated yet approachable cuisine. The restaurant is a guest favorite for its Signature Sunday Brunch, which blends a lavish buffet with à la carte dishes, premium wine options, and live music.
This special collaboration is supported by Barbanera Wine, Equil, and Pelita Maju Perkasa (PMP). With its elegant setting and limited seating, “The Remarkable Nights of Italian Elegance” promises to be a standout event for Bali’s food and wine enthusiasts—a meeting of cultures, generations, and culinary craftsmanship.
Bella Cucina
InterContinental Bali Resort, an IHG Hotel (InterContinental Bali Resort)
Uluwatu St No.45, Jimbaran, Bali, Badung Regency, Bali 80361
