Best Swiss Chef Abroad: Yannick Hollenstein, Phuket

With his modern Swiss cuisine, Yannick Hollenstein creates fine dining at Omemo Exclusive Swiss Dining, entirely handcrafted and meticulously presented. His creations are complemented by breathtaking views of the boutique villas – and completed with our sknife steak knives in driftwood.

Living his dream in Asia for 6 years
Since childhood, Yannick Hollenstein dreamed of running a gourmet restaurant on an island. The former member of the Swiss Culinary National Team, which is equipped by sknife: «That time taught me that with perfect team spirit, meticulous planning, great passion and hard work, anything is possible.»

Driftwood for the Pearl of the Andaman Sea
The driftwood handle variation is the perfect symbiosis with Phuket – also known as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea” due to its pearl farming heritage.

How does wood become driftwood?
Beech wood drifting in the sea or lakes is colonized by a fungus that creates unique black lines and varying color tones. Each piece of driftwood has its own story. For our handle production, it is handpicked, dried and stabilized.