Bali, 21 August 2024 – Raffles Bali and Syrco BASÈ proudly unveil an exciting collaboration featuring Chef Gaetan Biesuz of Raffles Bali and Chef Syrco Bakker of Syrco BASÈ. This partnership brings together two award-winning venues to host a one-of-a-kind culinary exploration, set against the backdrop of Bali’s natural wonders: the charming seaside of Jimbaran Bay and the serene heart of Ubud, Bali's cultural and spiritual centre. Each location offers a unique approach to nature-inspired ingredients and fosters meaningful connections with the wider community.

Perched on a hill with breathtaking views of Jimbaran Bay, Rumari, meaning the "House of the Sun and the Full Moon," is a fine dining destination at Raffles Bali. Under the leadership of Chef Gaetan Biesuz, Rumari is inspired by strong connections with likeminded trade partners, including farmers and artisanal producers. Each dish on the menu is a journey into the captivating corners of Southeast Asia, showcasing its culinary savoir-faire in a contemporary style. Guided by the 80/20 rule, Rumari’s menu highlights fresh produce, with 80% of the ingredients sourced from the Indonesian archipelago and the remaining 20% imported only when necessary.

Chef Syrco Bakker embraces the fertile soil of Bali with the opening of Syrco BASÈ in January 2024. Having most recently led the two-Michelin-starred Pure C restaurant in The Netherlands and worked alongside some of the best in the culinary world, Chef Syrco now brings his expertise to Syrco BASÈ. This Culinary Hub offers a multi-sensory, multifaceted journey that transcends the boundaries of contemporary dining. Rooted in the essence of Balinese, Indonesian, and wider Asian culinary traditions, Syrco BASÈ showcases local products with the core values of Traceability, Nature, and Transparency (TNT). By telling the story of the people behind these ingredients, Syrco BASÈ not only elevates them with expert preparations but also gives them a prominent stage everywhere they are featured, reflecting its commitment to transparency, sustainability, and collaboration.

“Collaborating with Chef Syrco Bakker is an inspiring journey that unites our shared passion for showcasing the rich, diverse flavours of Bali. Together, we aim to craft a dining experience that not only highlights the purity of local ingredients but also honours the deep connections we have with the land and its people. This partnership is a celebration of culinary artistry rooted in tradition yet elevated by contemporary innovation,” says Chef Gaetan Biesuz.

Chef Syrco Bakker adds, “This collaboration with Chef Gaetan Biesuz is a thrilling opportunity to merge our culinary philosophies. By drawing on the essence of the sea, ocean, land, jungle, and mountain, we are set to create a truly immersive dining experience that reflects the very soul of Bali. Our mutual dedication to supporting local communities, upholding ethical excellence, and delivering exceptional experiences forms the cornerstone of this collaboration.”

The four-hand collaboration will take place on 9 September 2024 at Rumari, featuring a theme of “Sea and Ocean,” and on 4 October 2024 at Syrco BASÈ, with a theme of “Land, Jungle and Mountain.”

The dining experience starts from IDR 1,850,000++ per person. For reservations and enquiries, please contact Rumari at dining.bali@raffles.com or call (+62) 811 3820 9559 or Syrco BASÈ at enjoy@syrcobase.com or call (+62) 823 3936 3202

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ABOUT RAFFLES BALI 

Situated in the picturesque Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali offers an expansive space and serenity with 32 villas, each featuring a private pool and tropical garden, with stunning hillside and ocean views. The resort showcases Balinese craftsmanship through elegant interiors and provides a range of dining experiences, from the "Krug Ambassade" signature restaurant Rumari and The Writers Bar to the beachfront Loloan Beach Bar and Grill, as well as the intimate Secret Cave and Purnama Honeymoon Bale. Guests can enjoy relaxation and wellness at Raffles Spa and partake in authentic cultural activities by community experts. Whether seeking a romantic getaway, a family holiday, a retreat or celebrations, discover the enchanting charm of Bali and experience the personalised service of the legendary Raffles Wellbeing Butler.

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ABOUT SYRCO BASÈ

Launched in January 2024 in Ubud, Bali, Syrco BASÈ is a pioneering culinary hub created by two Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker, along with his culturally diverse team of culinary professionals, sommeliers, mixologists, architects, artists and designers. Although the Michelin Guide is yet to enter Indonesia, this is the first time a two-starred chef has established a restaurant in the country, and the archipelago’s extraordinary produce, culinary traditions, artisans, farmers and fishers—along with Chef Syrco’s Indonesian roots—are celebrated throughout the five distinct areas of the culinary hub. Rather than simply focusing on sustainability, Chef Syrco and his team engage in constant dialogue with each ingredient’s supplier to ensure that every step in the supply chain is one of fairness, integrity and respect, and encapsulates his guiding principles of Traceability, Nature, and Transparency. Just six months after opening, Syrco BASÈ was listed among Bali’s 20 best restaurants by major Australian media outlet, Traveller.

For further information, please contact:

Ricky Utomo  

Director of PR & Marketing Communications  

Raffles Bali   

M: (+62) 812 3747 8485  

E: ricky.utomo@raffles.com