ANDRÉ CHIANG NAMED 2018 RECIPIENT OF THE DINERS CLUB® LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Taiwan-born André Chiang, the acclaimed chef-owner of Restaurant André in Singapore and Raw in Taipei, has been named the 2018 recipient of The Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award – Asia.

Part of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards programme, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, The Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award is voted for by members of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, comprising over 300 leaders in the restaurant and culinary industries throughout Asia.

Acknowledging the honour, Chiang said: “While I was thrilled to be the first Chinese chef to appear on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, I am equally honoured to be the first Chinese chef to receive this prestigious award. My focus has always been to put Asia on the culinary world map and this recognition reinforces that goal. I will remember this moment forever.” 

Sheryl Yasger, Vice President, Diners Club International said: “Diners Club International is honoured to recognise Chef André Chiang for his dedication, talent and passion in the culinary world. We are proud to support Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and celebrate Chef André for being named the 2018 recipient of the Diners Club International® Lifetime Achievement Award.” 

Chiang will formally receive his award at the sixth annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony on 27th March 2018, hosted at Wynn Palace, Macao.