This September, Rosewood Hong Kong is set to collaborate with The Academy by Simon Rogan in an exciting partnership aimed at nurturing culinary talent and advancing the hospitality industry through a series of engaging activations, including a collaboration dinner, masterclass, fireside chat and cultural tour. Rosewood Hong Kong and Academy by Simon Rogan share the same commitment to inspire, enrich, and make a positive impact on both individuals and the environment with circular hospitality at the core of both operations.
‘Rosewood Empowers’ is the focus of this collaboration, with the hotel dedicated to developing and nurturing new talent through education and upskilling. A significant component of the ‘Rosewood Empowers’ initiative is the global internship programme, developed in partnership with the International Culinary Institute (ICI), a member institution of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). This initiative aims to expand perspectives, foster talent, and enhance standards within the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Simon Rogan is an internationally-renowned British chef with eight MICHELIN Stars and two MICHELIN Green Stars to his name; he also stands at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement world-wide. His restaurant empire today spans nine award-winning establishments across two continents and continues to be recognized by their respective communities for their efforts in sustainability.
The Academy by Simon Rogan was launched in July 2021 to provide culinary students with a unique hands-on learning experience and to develop the skills needed for a successful career in hospitality. The Academy was also conceived as a direct response to the ongoing staffing issues faced by the hospitality sector, with a mission to reignite passion for the industry and provide weight for those who choose to work within it.
Rosewood Hong Kong x The Academy by Simon Rogan Program Overview
With a total of 9 students visiting from UK and a total 20 students from International Culinary Institute of VTC participating in the program, the students will first join a masterclass led by Sam Ward, Simon Rogan’s worldwide Managing Director will provide Rosewood’s culinary trainees with invaluable insights and practical knowledge on 28 August.
This collaboration will be followed by a fireside chat with acclaimed chef Simon Rogan on 2 September, where Rosewood trainees, Academy apprentices, and ICI students can engage in an illuminating fireside chat session to broaden their horizons, nurture their talent, and elevate standards within the hospitality and tourism sectors.
The partnership will cumulate on 2 and 3 September, with a special collaboration dinner showcasing a six-course banquet-style feast prepared by the Academy by Simon Rogan apprentices and ICI students at Botanical Kitchen, Rosewood Hong Kong’s newest event space. The sample collaboration dinner menu is as follow:
The Academy by Simon Rogan Apprentices (SRA) x International Culinary Institute (ICI) Students
Collaboration Dinner (2 + 3 September)
Sea Urchin and Figs Cracker
Created by ICI
Raw Beef Tartlet, Black Garlic, Coal Oil
Created by SRA
Cured Chalk Stream Trout and Roe, Horseradish, Our Farm Beetroot, Oxalis Toasted Rye
Created by SRA
Three Yellow Chicken, Potato Terrine, Confit Onion, Kales, Ramson Tapioca, Preserved Beans
Created by SRA
Frozen Sobatcha, Koji Oil, Geranium, Candied Buckwheat
Created by SRA
Pineapple Weed Set Cream, Compressed Conference Pear, Lemon Verbena, Shortbread
Created by SRA
Mandarin Bonbon
Created by ICI
Cucumber & Tomato pâte de fruits
Created by ICI
Priced at HK$788 per guest, the six-course menu will feature dishes thoughtfully created and presented by Academy by Simon Rogan apprentices in partnership with ICI students and instructors. Optional beverage offers are available – including a three-glass wine pairing option at HK400 per guest; or a special “Sense of Flavours Drink Menu” presented by Rosewood Hong Kong’s XX bar.
The partnership will conclude with a cultural day excursion on 4th September where the Academy by Simon Rogan apprentices will visit local wet markets, the VTC Pokfulam Complex and ICI campus together with students and chefs from Rosewood Hong Kong.