Table of Three Event Highlights at CasCades
Some evenings are simply dinners. Others become quiet turning points in a kitchen’s story.
On Saturday, 2 May 2026, CasCades Restaurant at Viceroy Bali hosted the latter.
Table of Three: One Night, Three Masters brought together three of Indonesia’s most respected culinary figures. William Wongso is a leading culinary historian and cultural authority. Chef Jovan Koraag is known for modern fire-driven expressions. And Chef Gerry Nainggolan, celebrated for comfort foundations elevated through quiet technique. They gathered not to compete, but to collaborate. Not to perform, but to share.
The evening was an intimate family-style dining experience. A limited number of guests sat at CasCades, overlooking the jungle valley of Ubud. What arrived at the table was more than food. It was a rare secret menu within the menu. Each course came with a story. The inspirations. The techniques. The personal archives behind every dish.
A Journey Through Indonesian Flavours
This was not a typical collaboration dinner. It was a journey through Indonesia’s diverse regional flavours. Java, Manado, and North Sumatra were once part of a single plate. Heritage spice foundations blended with modern craftsmanship. Each dish celebrated Indonesia not as one cuisine, but as a rich landscape of culinary cultures shaped by history, geography and storytelling.
Guests enjoyed cross-chef collaborative plates that blended identities and techniques. William Wongso unveiled a private archive dish inspired by Indonesian culinary traditions once reserved for royal and historic circles. Chef Jovan pushed flavours into bold contemporary territory with fermentation, fire and sharp acidity. Chef Gerry delivered depth and elegance through refined extraction, smoke and soulful rempah layers shaped by memory.
Art, Inclusion and Community
Beyond the food, the evening carried a deeper purpose. Viceroy Bali showcased an art collection by Yayasan Cahaya Mutiara Ubud, the Ubud Disability Group. The exhibition celebrated creativity, inclusion and community empowerment. Five paintings were sold during the event, reflecting strong guest appreciation and meaningful support for the featured artists.
Following the positive response, the exhibition has been extended through May 2026. You can view the collection at the Lower Lobby of Viceroy Bali. It is a quiet, powerful reminder that great hospitality includes everyone.
About the Masters
William Wongso brought heritage-driven flavours and legacy recipes. He is a leading culinary historian and cultural authority.
Chef Jovan Koraag is known for modern fire-driven expressions. He works with fermentation, fire and sharp acidity.
Chef Gerry Nainggolan is celebrated for comfort foundations elevated through quiet technique. His cooking is shaped by refined extraction, smoke and memory.
A Night to Remember
The evening received an enthusiastic response from guests and media alike. Ten media representatives attended, a sign of growing international interest in Indonesia’s culinary artistry. For those lucky enough to be at CasCades that night, the meal lingered long after the last course was cleared.
CasCades Restaurant & Bar at Viceroy Bali continues to offer refined yet welcoming dining against the breathtaking jungle valley. It is a place where seasonal ingredients, elegant presentation and attentive service come together. And on rare nights, when three masters share one table.
If you would like to learn more about future culinary collaborations at CasCades, please contact our team. We would be delighted to welcome you.
Media Contact
Werkudara Yarri
Marketing & Communications Manager, Viceroy Bali
E: marcom@viceroybali.com
T: +62 858 1933 7860
