• LOBSTER BAR & GRILL BY CHEF CARY DOCHERTY UNVEILS 2026 SUNDAY ROAST GUEST CHEF SERIES, SHOWCASING HONG KONG’S TOP CULINARY TALENTS FROM FEBRUARY– APRIL  

     

    A celebration of Hong Kong’s vibrant culinary scene through exclusive Sunday Roast collaborations throughout each month of 2026

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    <<19th January, 2026 – Hong Kong>> Island Shangri-La’s iconic Lobster Bar & Grill proudly presents the return of its acclaimed and highly popular 2026 Sunday Roast Guest Chef Series, an annual culinary programme showcasing the creativity and talent of Hong Kong’s leading restaurants. The 2025 Sunday Roast Guest Chef Series saw a showcase of acclaimed restaurants such as ANDO, Arcane, Epure, Estro, Leela, Louise, Roganic and Trattoria Felino. This year from February through December 2026, each guest restaurant will take over one Sunday to present a specially crafted starter, roast dish, and dessert, offering diners a refreshed interpretation of the classic British Sunday Roast rooted in the flavours and inspirations of Hong Kong’s dynamic dining landscape.

    The series continues the restaurant’s commitment to elevating cherished traditions while championing the diversity and excellence of the city’s gastronomic community. Each collaborative menu is co-created by Executive Chef Cary Docherty and the participating chefs, resulting in a one-day-only dining experience unique to every restaurant. The Sunday Roast Guest Chef menu is priced at HK$898 + 10% per guest.

    THE SUNDAY ROAST EXPERIENCE

    Lobster Bar & Grill’s renowned Sunday Roast tradition features a sumptuous three-course menu beginning with classic appetisers such as Demitasse Lobster Bisque, Smoked Salmon, and Steak Tartare. Guests may then enjoy their choice of individually plated roast or seafood dishes, accompanied by signature sides including duck-fat roasted potatoes and honey-glazed carrots. The experience concludes with beloved desserts like Banoffee Pie, Triple Chocolate Mud Pie, and seasonal specialties created by Chef Cary Docherty.

    2026 GUEST CHEF LINE-UP FROM FEBRUARY – APRIL

    8 February – NOI by Paulo Airaudo (Two MICHELIN Stars)

    Contemporary Italian | Head Chef Luigi Troiano

    NOI blends Italian heritage with modern creativity, championing exceptional seasonal produce from global artisans. Guided by Chef Paulo Airaudo and led in Hong Kong by Chef Luigi Troiano, the restaurant transforms tradition through innovative techniques while staying rooted in Italian culture. Each dish reflects precision, personality, and a deep respect for ingredients.

    15 March – 22 Ships

    Modern Spanish | Chef Antonio Oviedo

    22 Ships brings bold, contemporary Spanish flavours to its lively PMQ home. Since 2020, Chef Antonio Oviedo has elevated the restaurant’s tapas-style offerings with inventive dishes that honour timeless Spanish traditions. The result is a vibrant, social dining experience where creativity, conviviality, and sharing take centre stage.

    12 April – Yong Fu Hong Kong (One MICHELIN Star + One DIAMOND recognised + Tatler Best Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong)

    Ningbo Cuisine | Chef Zhen Liu

    Yong Fu Hong Kong showcases elegant, ingredient-focused Ningbo cuisine rooted in the region’s maritime traditions. Known for its refined seafood dishes and delicate seasoning, the restaurant reflects the craftsmanship of its Shanghai flagship. Under Chef Zhen Liu, Yong Fu Hong Kong remains a benchmark for sophisticated Chinese coastal dining.

    Restaurant Recognitions Cuisine Date Price
    NOI 2 MICHELIN Stars Contemporary Italian 8th February HK$898 + 10% per guest
    22 Ships – Modern Spanish 15th March HK$898 + 10% per guest
    Yong Fu Hong Kong 1 MICHELIN Star Ningbo Seafood 12th April HK$898 + 10% per guest

    Stay tuned as Lobster Bar & Grill unveils the next 3 months from May – July 2026 in due course. For reservations and bookings of the special Guest Chef Sunday Roast Series, please visit website at HERE.

    <<ENDS>>

    About Lobster Bar and Grill

    Lobster Bar and Grill at Island Shangri-La offers a convivial atmosphere in which to unwind and savour traditional brasserie fare. Celebrating the familiar and the classic through assured cooking, impeccable technique finessing old favourites complimented by delicious new surprises delights regulars and wins over new diners. Lobster Bar and Grill provides a respite for diners on all occasions, from weekday lunches, to atmospheric evenings accompanied by stellar live singing performances, and even weekend brunches. Guests can also enjoy cocktails mixed by the team from the award-winning bar.

    Address: Level 6, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central, Hong Kong

    Opening hours: Lunch 12 noon to 2:30pm (Mon – Fri); 11:45am to 4pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays); Dinner 6:30pm to 10 pm.

    Phone: +852 2820 8560

    Website: www.shangri-la.com/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurants/lobster-bar-grill/

    Facebook / Instagram: @lobsterbarhk

    About Cary Docherty

    Ever since leaving the small town of Richmond in Canada more than 20 years ago to sign up for culinary school in New York, Cary Docherty’s heart and head has been in restaurants and hospitality. On a whim and a prayer, he moved to London, where he worked for British culinary giants Gordon Ramsay, of three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Clare Smyth, now chef-patron at three-Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth, and Jason Atherton, who entrusted him to run the hugely successful Little Social. Docherty moved to Hong Kong in 2018, where he quickly gained attention for his cooking at the former Gough’s on Gough. He joined as Executive Sous Chef at Island Shangri-La in 2020, then was appointed Executive Chef at Salisterra at The Upper House, before returning to Island Shangri-La to steer the Lobster Bar and Grill through its next chapter.

    About Shangri-La Group

    Shangri-La Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners and managers of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real estate and serviced apartments/residences. The Group’s other principal activities include hotel management services as well as property development for sale. It currently owns and/or manages over 100 hotels globally in more than 75 destinations under the Shangri-La, Shangri-La Signatures, Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. Prominently positioned in Asia, the Group has a substantial pipeline of upcoming hotel and mixed-use development projects in Australia, Japan, the Chinese Mainland, and Turkey. For more information, please visit https://www.shangri-la.com/group/.

    About Shangri-La Circle: 

    Built on the idea that life is meant to be fun, limitless, and full of possibilities, Shangri-La Circle is a contemporary Asian travel lifestyle platform offering members a world of enhanced benefits at every point of their journey at over 100 Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders properties worldwide, along with the Group’s portfolio of restaurants, wellness facilities, and family experiences. Details of these benefits can be found here.

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