NH Collection Colombo welcomes Michelin-experienced Chef Jimmy López

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Four-night Latin-American culinary showcase from 13 to 16 August

NH Collection Colombo is set to usher in a new era of elevated dining with the arrival of internationally acclaimed, Anantara Siam Bangkok Executive Sous Chef Jimmy López, for a four-night culinary residency that brings the soul of Latin America to the heart of Colombo. A native of Cholula, Mexico, Chef Jimmy López has crafted a dynamic global career, cooking across 17 countries and refining his art in prestigious kitchens from Barcelona to Bangkok. Currently helming culinary operations at Anantara Siam, Chef López is known for blending traditional Latin flavours with contemporary finesse and visual storytelling. His menus are immersive and evocative — turning time-honoured recipes into bold, beautifully plated experiences that connect culture, memory, and modernity.

From 13 to 16 August, guests will be invited to experience a rare showcase of Latin-Mexican cuisine — a genre not often explored at this level of refinement in the city’s luxury hospitality scene. In what promises to be a standout moment for Colombo’s evolving food culture, NH Collection Colombo positions itself at the forefront of experience-led gastronomy with this exclusive collaboration. Crafted exclusively for NH Collection Colombo, Chef Jimmy López’s menu is a dynamic showcase of flavour, fire, and finesse — a culinary narrative that traverses continents with bold sophistication. Each dish is a conversation between cultures: earthy creamy mushroom soup infused with truffle and porcini, briny depths captured in a refined New England clam and shellfish chowder, and the comfort of Italian indulgence reimagined in penne alla vodka and pistachio pesto penne topped with sous vide salmon. Latin vibrancy comes alive through braised lamb tacos, grilled hanger steak with chimichurri verde, and a Mexican-style seafood cocktail bursting with citrus and spice. From the subtle heat of sous vide Jamaican jerk chicken to the theatrical sweetness of miso-glazed pineapple finished by torch, the menu dances between restraint and boldness. With chilled contrasts like classic Andaluz gazpacho and a refreshing cucumber verde, the experience is designed to awaken the senses and ignite curiosity. Complemented by live stations and rare pairings, this is not just a dinner — it is a momentous culinary immersion, crafted by a chef whose global journey is plated with precision, soul, and storytelling.

This event marks a significant step in NH Collection Colombo’s journey to curate experience-led dining that engages the senses and sparks cultural connection. In collaboration with Chef López, the hotel is crafting a culinary series unlike anything Colombo’s fine dining audience has seen in recent memory, where each evening offers more than a meal, but a narrative brought to life through flavour. “We believe it’s time to reshape Colombo’s culinary rhythm,” said NH Collection Colombo General Manager Yann Decaix. “Our vision is to move beyond menus and introduce curated experiences that leave a lasting impression. Chef Jimmy López embodies everything we champion at NH Collection Colombo — passion, authenticity, and creative finesse. This residency sets the tone for what’s next: globally inspired gastronomy, rooted in story and elevated in execution.”

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