Apéritif-Restaurant-Return to Roots-Sumba-Hospitality-2025

Apéritif Hosts Return to Roots Charity Dinner

Pen Angelina Agata
Calendar Dec 19, 2025

Apéritif hosts sold-out charity dinner, uniting chefs to celebrate Sumba heritage and raise funds for education.

Apéritif hosted a sold-out charity dinner for 70 guests, presented in collaboration with Locavore NXT and Syrco BASÈ, in support of the Sumba Hospitality Foundation. It was an evening where fine dining met meaningful purpose, led by talented Sumbanese chefs cooking together in a celebration of heritage, gratitude, and community.

 

A Culinary Journey with Purpose

Guests enjoyed curated canapés, followed by a thoughtfully crafted six-course

 

menu:

King Prawn – Cassava, Urap, Moringga Sauce

Red Snapper – Aged Fish, Radish, Pacco

Catch of the Day – Porridge, Sambal Teri, Kuah Asam

Spring Chicken – Rumpu Rampe, Coconut Sauce, Liver

Heritage Pork – Rowe Pakoda, Undis Jus, Sambal Toro

Sumba Orchard – Mangosteen, Chocolate, Almond

 

Words That Inspired the Evening

Guests were moved by a heartfelt speech from Inge De Lathauwer, visionary founder of the Sumba Hospitality Foundation, sharing her mission to empower Sumba’s youth through education and sustainability. The collaborating chefs from Apéritif, Locavore NXT, and Syrco BASÈ also shared inspiring messages of unity, culture, and giving back.

 

 

A Collective Act of Giving

Through dinner contributions, raffle tickets, and the silent auction, the event raised IDR 197,940,000, with 100% of proceeds donated to the Sumba Hospitality Foundation. The evening concluded at Pinstripe Bar, where guests toasted to Sumba’s enduring spirit.

 

Viceroy Bali

Br. Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Phone : +62 361 971 777

Website 

Instagram

Subscribe to our newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter so you can get amazing coupons.