The Secret Garden

The last evening of the year invites a little theatre. A beautiful setting, a glass raised to the people beside you and the promise of midnight can transform dinner into something extraordinary. On Thursday, 31 December 2026, The Secret Garden transforms the gardens of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok into a world of sculptural florals, deep colours, candlelight and reflection. From dinner beneath the trees to the countdown on Rotunda Lawn, the evening unfolds in chapters, each bringing guests closer to the first moments of 2027.

The experience begins at 19:00 in the garden and Niche. A welcome glass of Champagne for adults sets the tone, allowing time to take in the surroundings before the evening gathers momentum. Friends arrive ready to share the final stories of the year. Couples find a setting for an occasion worth dressing for, while families come together around a table that will carry them from dinner to the arrival of a new year.

 

A Garden Transformed
 

Oversized sculptural florals and dramatic foliage give the familiar garden a new sense of scale. Candlelight and reflective details catch the eye, while deep colours lend the setting its theatrical character. Fashion-led installations draw guests into a contemporary interpretation of nature, creating moments to admire on arrival and rediscover as the night progresses.
Within this garden, Bangkok feels both close and wonderfully distant. The hotel’s location in the Siam district places guests at the heart of the city, yet the trees and open spaces give the evening a rhythm of its own. Dinner begins with conversation and a leisurely appreciation of the setting, before live music and performances bring greater energy to the night.

 

An Exceptional Final Feast
 

The menu lends the occasion its own sense of anticipation. At the live caviar station, Oscietra caviar is served on blinis with traditional accompaniments, offering a luxurious opening to the final dinner of 2026. Canadian lobster, snow crab and Heritage French oysters on ice invite guests to continue exploring, whether they begin with a favourite or return to the table with a recommendation to share.

Part of the pleasure lies in making the meal your own. A little seafood, a delicate taste of caviar and a conversation that has been waiting all year can be the perfect beginning. There is time to pause between discoveries, enjoy the music and savour the company before choosing what comes next. The feast becomes part of the evening’s story, with every table following its own appetite and pace.

From the grill, Thai river prawns with Café de Paris butter or Thai seafood sauce bring a warmer note to dinner. Seared foie gras with guava and vanilla jam offers a distinctive pairing, while lamb cutlets with rosemary potatoes provide another tempting choice. These dishes add depth to an evening that moves effortlessly between refined details and the generous pleasure of gathering around good food.

At the carving station, Australian Wagyu is served with a choice of red wine jus, Béarnaise or horseradish cream sauce. Salmon Wellington, accompanied by dill and mushroom, white asparagus and a lemon butter emulsion, offers an equally tempting centrepiece. These dishes are suited to an evening when guests can take their time, return for a favourite and savour dinner before the countdown begins.

The Dessert Atelier brings a final flourish. Black truffle white chocolate macarons, Champagne raspberry mini babas and yuzu raspberry opera cake offer distinctive flavours to discover among the sweets. The temptation may be to choose several small delights rather than settle on just one. A little more conversation over dessert gives the evening room to breathe before everyone’s attention turns towards midnight.

 

The Night Gathers Momentum
 

A live band and performances bring movement to the garden as dinner continues. Guests can enjoy the changing atmosphere from their tables before following the celebration towards Rotunda Lawn. The transition gives the evening a natural progression: the intimacy of dinner opens into the shared excitement of the countdown, with a DJ adding to the festive energy.

New Year’s Eve brings together different stories at the same moment. One table may be marking a reunion, another an anniversary and another a first visit to Bangkok. Some guests will look back on a remarkable year, while others will be ready to welcome a fresh beginning. The Secret Garden makes room for these personal meanings while bringing everyone together as midnight approaches. On Rotunda Lawn, guests gather for the countdown and views of Bangkok’s New Year fireworks. For a moment, conversations give way to a shared sense of anticipation. Glasses are raised, greetings are exchanged and the year changes in the company of the people who matter. The city’s fireworks provide a striking backdrop to this collective welcome to 2027. It is a moment to savour before the next chapter begins.

After midnight, Wild After Dark carries the celebration into the new year with music, performances and a more playful mood. Guests can continue the evening in the same garden setting, enjoying its final chapter until 01:00. The night that began with Champagne and dinner beneath the trees concludes with the energy of a new beginning.

The Secret Garden offers an ending to the year worth remembering: exceptional dishes, a transformed setting and a celebration that builds as the evening unfolds. From the first arrival to the moment everyone welcomes 2027, the occasion belongs to those who share it.

 

The Secret Garden 
Thursday, 31 December 2026 | 19:00 – 01:00
Dinner | Garden and Niche
Countdown and Wild After Dark | Rotunda Lawn

New Year’s Eve Dinner | THB 7,200++ per person, including mineral water, soft drinks and a welcome glass of Champagne
New Year’s Eve Dinner | THB 3,600++ per child aged 6–12

Live band, performances, DJ and countdown with views of Bangkok’s New Year fireworks.

Prices are subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing government tax.

 

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