Richard Ekkebus

At a glance

Richard Ekkebus, culinary director at Amber. Trained in the Netherlands and, after winning the Golden Chef’s Hat, worked in France with Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard and Guy Savoy.[1] [2]

Cooking & identity

French technique connects with Hong Kong and Asian flavours, responsible sourcing and a dairy-free culinary direction.[3]

Why this profile is included

Included for the Feuille anniversary dinner, Nepal fundraising programme and October multi-kitchen collaboration; source status remains visible for each.[4] [2] [5] [6]

Connected restaurant / chef: Amber

Recent developments

1. 2026-10-27

   Announced programme: Four kitchens and a Dutch bartender announced a joint menu and non-alcoholic pairings; the advertised twelve hands include the beverage contribution.[6]

Collaborations & guest appearances

3 collaboration projects · 3 within the two-year research window

Projects are deduplicated: multiple nights, venues or reports do not automatically become separate collaborations. Food-and-drink events and shared festival appearances are labelled by format.

1. Multi-chef programmeScheduled date passed · announcement

   Richard Ekkebus / Amber × Agustin Balbi / Andō × Antimo Maria Merone / Estro × Paulo Airaudo / Noi × Luigi Troiano / Noi × Bram Klinge / beverage pairing

   • 2026-10-27
     Amber · Hong Kong
     Scheduled date passed · announcement

   Participants / partners
   Richard Ekkebus / Amber · Agustin Balbi / Andō · Antimo Maria Merone / Estro · Paulo Airaudo / Noi · Luigi Troiano / Noi · Bram Klinge / beverage pairing

   Four kitchens and a Dutch bartender announced a joint menu and non-alcoholic pairings; the advertised twelve hands include the beverage contribution.[6]

2. Multi-chef programmeScheduled date passed · announcement

   Richard Ekkebus / Amber × Junior Nadje / Mandarin Grill + Bar × Matt Abergel / ALWAYS JOY × Marc Mantovani / Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic × Manav Tuli / Leela × Ryo Matsui / Torikaze × Liu Zhen / Yong Fu Hong Kong × Gagan Gurung / Tell Camellia

   • 2026-09-12
     Amber, Mandarin Oriental The Landmark · Hong Kong
     Scheduled date passed · announcement

   Participants / partners
   Richard Ekkebus / Amber · Junior Nadje / Mandarin Grill + Bar · Matt Abergel / ALWAYS JOY · Marc Mantovani / Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic · Manav Tuli / Leela · Ryo Matsui / Torikaze · Liu Zhen / Yong Fu Hong Kong · Gagan Gurung / Tell Camellia

   Seven restaurants and a bar announced a fundraising lunch for the Hong Kong Red Cross Nepal appeal. The announcement’s commitments are not recorded as funds received.[2] [5]

3. Six handsScheduled date passed · announcement

   Richard Ekkebus / Amber × David Toutain / Feuille × Joris Rousseau / Feuille

   • 2026-05-11
     Feuille · Hong Kong
     Scheduled date passed · announcement

   Participants / partners
   Richard Ekkebus / Amber · David Toutain / Feuille · Joris Rousseau / Feuille

   The Feuille anniversary series hosts Richard Ekkebus for a six-hands dinner.[4]

Career & milestones

1. Early career

   Trained in the Netherlands and, after winning the Golden Chef’s Hat, worked in France with Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard and Guy Savoy.[1]

2. Hong Kong

   Culinary director at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, leading Amber and guiding the hotel’s dining operation.[2]

Recognition over time

Restaurant ratings and individual honours are listed separately. Editorial profiles are labelled as coverage.

1. 2018 · Professional coverage

   Mentor to Southeast Asian candidate Jake Kellie at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018, documented in the organiser’s interview.[1]

Sources & dates

Public evidence reviewed through 2 November 2026. Older projects are retained; private or undated engagements may be absent.

1. sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com · amber-3 · Amber ↗Checked 2026-11-02
2. theforksandspoons.com.hk · amber-1 · Amber ↗Published 2026-09-03 · Checked 2026-11-02
3. mandarinoriental.com · amber-2 · Amber ↗Checked 2026-11-02
4. timeout.com · amber feuille 2026 ↗Published 2026-03-28 · Checked 2026-11-02
5. redcross.org.hk · amber nepal charity 2026 ↗Checked 2026-11-02
6. Tatler Asia · amber ando estro noi 2026 ↗Checked 2026-11-02