Miele organises designer dinner to launch chef campaign

EVENT Miele The Chef’s Table Launch VIP Dinner
WHERE Miele Private Lounge, Causeway Bay

: In luxury, experience counts. Instead of holding an ordinary campaign launch, German premium home appliance label Miele organised an intimate dinner prepared by award-winning Taiwanese chef Chen Lanshu of La Moût Restaurant in Taichung.

The event, held in Miele's members-only lounge amid the hustle and bustle of Causeway Bay, marked the beginning of the brand's Chef's Table campaign, which will see more culinary masters visiting in the future. The venue was lavishly decorated with designer furniture and bespoke collectibles. Carefully thought-out details, such as an illustrated 10-page menu autographed by the chef, showcased the host's hospitality. The dishes, prepared with Miele's signature equipment such as its steam combination oven, resembled pieces of artwork.

We spotted celebrities and socialites Carmen and Samuel Lee, and Melissa Tsoi snapping pictures as the chef demonstrated a summer dish. By Vivian Chen

OVERHEARD Richard Green The oven may be amazing, but I probably cannot make the beautiful dishes at home. My fingers are too chubby.

CHIC CHAT with Chen Lanshu

You were named Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef this year. How did you make it in this traditionally male-oriented industry?
I’ve never felt any pressure. I’m very focused when I’m working.

How do you come up with new recipes?
I always have a notebook with me. I jot down inspirations and interesting flavours from time to time.

What advantages do you have as a female chef?
Instead of gender, I think this industry is more about different chefs’ personalities and cooking styles.

Now that Le Moût is gaining recognition, are you looking to expand the concept?
Le Moût is a project very close to my heart, and I’m not ready to expand it. I might look for opportunities to open a pâtisserie though.