Julie Thonnard recently interviewed Chef Hero, a renowned chef across the Gili Islands. He will be holding cooking classes and serving up the best Indonesian cuisine during The Gili Bankit Festival.

Discover the story and inspirations of this truly talented chef as he worked his way up by teaching himself how to cook with the support of his mother. Not only has he achieved being a popular chef, but owns and is a head chef of Warung Sunny. - One of the most iconic restaurants on Gili Air, - he is also part of the Indonesian Chef Association (ICA).  

Learn more about Chef Hero and get to meet the man himself!

At the Gili Bangkit Festival, you can sample his favourite Indonesian dishes and even learn how to cook them for yourself at his cooking classes.

The Gili Bangkit Festival will be held on tiny Island in Indonesia called Gili Air. This eco-friendly Island off from Lombok has plenty to do. It is surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue water and pristine coral reefs.

Stay tuned for more information and the full festival line up on -

The Gili Bankit Festival is provided by -

Biba beach -

Chef Hero - Warung Sunny -

Flowers and fire -

Slow Villas & Spa -

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