Senses of Capella 2024: Cultural, Culinary, and Wellness Extravaganza at Capella Hanoi, 17-20 October

The second edition of Senses of Capella by Capella Hotels and Resorts will take place from 17 to 20 October 2024 at Capella Hanoi. Over four immersive days, guests will experience a curated selection of cultural, culinary, and wellness events, featuring experts from seven unique destinations.

Kicking off on 17 October, Senses of Capella begins with a glamorous welcome soirée, offering a perfect setting for bon vivants to mingle and forge meaningful connections. The night will be elevated by legendary DJ and producer Bert Bevans, renowned for his iconic performances at New York’s Studio 54 and London’s Ministry of Sound. Bevans will set the tone with a captivating blend of disco classics, turning the dancefloor into a vibrant celebration. This dazzling opening act sets the stage for the following three days, packed with carefully curated experiences designed to inspire, entertain, and delight at every turn.

Connect with different cultures represented by diverse Capella destinations, including Peranakan Tile Painting from Capella Singapore, Traditional Balinese Mask Making from Capella Ubud, Lanna Umbrella Painting from Capella Bangkok and Vietnamese fan art from Capella Hanoi.

Deep dive into the coffee and tea cultures of Southeast Asia, Australia and China where coffee experts from Capella Hanoi, Sydney and Ubud and a distinguished tea master from Shanghai, explore the distinctive nuances of their respective coffee and tea cultures and unveil roasting techniques unique to each while sharing ancient ceremonies.

Embrace holistic wellness with sound healing practitioner Ashley Tan. In “Food Remedy,” Celia Lam, founder of From Root to Sky Inc., will lead guests to craft herbal remedies with locally sourced ingredients that naturally boost immunity. Celia will also host a plant-inspired lunch.

On 19 October, Executive Chef Ramses from Capella Shanghai’s Michelin-starred Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire will join forces with Chef Tran Quang Binh of Hanoi’s Michelin-listed Backstage. Together, they will present a remarkable Vietnamese-French Four Hands dinner, combining the vibrant flavors of modern Vietnamese cuisine with refined French culinary techniques.

On the same day, Head Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi of Hibana by Koki will deliver an exceptional teppanyaki showcase, highlighting the exquisite Kitauchi beef, specially flown in from Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island.

Renowned master chefs from Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Ubud will take centre stage once again for “Capella Culinary Stars,” an exclusive annual event that celebrates their individual expertise. This culinary showcase brings together the unique talents of each chef in a collaborative effort to reimagine and elevate authentic flavours in a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Only 14 seats are available, at VND60,000,000 / USD2,415 per seat. 

The finale will feature a “Capella Mega Brunch” on 20 October.  Multi-award-winning Chefs Nicola Russo (Capella Ubud, Bali), Chef Niro Richards (Capella Sydney), Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi (Capella Hanoi) and Chef Ramses (Capella Shanghai) will whip up a spread.