1004 & Friends: 1004 Gourmet x Chez Wam – An Exclusive Culinary Collaboration

1004 Gourmet x Chez Wam came together for a one-night culinary experience that brought together creativity, premium ingredients and a shared passion for exceptional food. Held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Regis Gardens, the exclusive collaboration brought Chef Hadrien Villedieu of Chez Wam together with Chang Sup Shin, CEO of 1004 Gourmet, for an intimate, limited-seat dining experience.

Part of the 1004 & Friends series, the evening highlighted how food can bring different ideas, ingredients and culinary traditions together to create something memorable.

A One-Night Culinary Experience

The collaboration was created as a limited-seat, one-night event, making the evening feel particularly intimate and exclusive.

Guests were invited to experience a specially created menu by Chef Hadrien Villedieu, whose approach centred on memory, premium ingredients and bold flavour combinations.

Rather than following a conventional dining format, the menu was designed around the idea of creating memories through food. Each dish brought together carefully selected ingredients and creative techniques, offering guests a culinary experience that was both refined and unexpected.

The partnership with 1004 Gourmet added another dimension to the evening, connecting the chef's creativity with the premium food products and ingredients associated with the brand.

Where Creativity Meets Premium Ingredients

A key feature of the dinner was the use of premium ingredients, carefully incorporated into the menu to create distinctive dishes.

Among the highlights was Numero Uno caviar, adding an element of luxury and sophistication to the dining experience. Known for its premium positioning, caviar brought a refined touch to the menu while complementing the chef's bold approach to flavour.

Another standout ingredient was Hanwoo beef, one of Korea's most celebrated premium beef varieties. Its rich flavour and texture made it a natural centrepiece for a memorable dish.

The inclusion of Hanwoo also reflected the connection to Korean food culture that is central to 1004 Gourmet, while Chef Villedieu's approach allowed the ingredient to be presented in a creative culinary context.

A Menu Built Around Memory

One of the most interesting aspects of the collaboration was the idea of memory through food.

Chef Hadrien Villedieu designed the menu around flavours, ingredients and combinations that could create a sense of familiarity while still surprising guests.

This approach transformed the dinner from simply a series of dishes into a culinary journey. Each course was designed to contribute to the overall story of the evening, with premium ingredients playing an important role in both flavour and presentation.

The result was a menu that balanced creativity with carefully selected ingredients, demonstrating how familiar culinary ideas can be reimagined through a different perspective.

Hanwoo Beef Takes Centre Stage

The Hanwoo beef dish was one of the memorable highlights of the evening.

Known for its rich flavour and prized marbling, Hanwoo is highly regarded among premium beef varieties. Bringing it into the Chez Wam menu allowed guests to experience the ingredient in a setting that combined Korean culinary heritage with a contemporary dining approach.

For 1004 Gourmet, which has a strong connection to Korean food and ingredients, featuring Hanwoo in the collaboration was a natural way to showcase the quality and versatility of Korean produce.

Finishing the Evening with Japanese Melon

The dinner concluded with a refreshing dessert featuring Japanese melon accented with shichimi togarashi.

The combination brought together the natural sweetness of Japanese melon with the distinctive character of shichimi togarashi, a Japanese spice blend.

It provided a light and refreshing finish after a menu centred around rich and premium ingredients.

The dessert also reflected the wider philosophy of the evening — bringing together ingredients from different Asian culinary traditions and presenting them through a creative contemporary lens.

1004 & Friends: Connecting Through Food

The 1004 Gourmet x Chez Wam collaboration represented the spirit behind 1004 & Friends — creating opportunities to connect people through food, creativity and shared experiences.

By partnering with Chef Hadrien Villedieu, 1004 Gourmet was able to showcase premium ingredients in a completely different setting while giving guests an opportunity to experience food from a new perspective.

From Numero Uno caviar and Hanwoo beef to Japanese melon and shichimi togarashi, the menu brought together premium ingredients from across Asia in a carefully considered dining experience.

An Evening to Remember

The one-night collaboration at St. Regis Gardens offered guests an intimate evening built around exceptional ingredients, creative cooking and meaningful culinary storytelling.

With Chef Hadrien Villedieu leading the menu and Chang Sup Shin, CEO of 1004 Gourmet, joining the collaboration, the dinner highlighted the possibilities that come from bringing talented people and quality ingredients together.

The evening ended with Japanese melon and shichimi togarashi, but the experience was ultimately about much more than individual dishes.

It was a celebration of premium food, culinary creativity and the connections created around the table — perfectly capturing the spirit of 1004 & Friends.