17/08/2026
Beyond Stars: A Gastronomic Odyssey
When Michelin-starred chefs meet Sarawak’s biodiversity, the conversation naturally begins with ingredients.
Beyond Stars: A Gastronomic Odyssey brought internationally acclaimed chefs to Kuching, where local biodiversity took its place on the menu through a series of thoughtfully curated dining experiences.
We were delighted to see Engkabang Butter and Sekiu Oil featured, showcasing how Sarawak’s unique bioresources can be reimagined in contemporary fine dining while staying true to their origins.
Before the dinners, the chefs visited the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) to explore the science, traditional knowledge, and conservation efforts behind these remarkable ingredients. Through conversations with researchers and a tasting session of native plant species, they experienced firsthand the stories, flavours, and research that shape Sarawak’s biodiversity.
Our thanks to Marian Chin, Founder of What Matters, for bringing together chefs, researchers, and industry through this collaboration. It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce Sarawak’s biodiversity to a global culinary audience. At BioVerde Technologies, we believe every ingredient carries a story. When science, traditional knowledge, and culinary creativity come together, they create new opportunities for our communities, our biodiversity, and the future of Sarawak’s bioeconomy. ✨
