Jakarta Dessert Week (JDW) is back for its sixth edition, bringing a range of exciting innovations for dessert lovers in the capital. This annual event will take place over three weeks, from September 30 to October 20, 2024, with the theme "Wildlife," inspired by Indonesia's rich natural and cultural heritage.
What makes Jakarta Dessert Week 2024 special is the launch of the Golden Swirl Award - Jakarta Edition, a new recognition dedicated to honoring Jakarta's top dessert players. This award is a tribute to the creativity, innovation, and dedication of professionals in the dessert industry who have brought the best flavors and quality to Jakarta's culinary world. “We want to acknowledge the dessert maker who have added flavor and richness to the capital,” said Primo Rizky, one of the founders of Jakarta Dessert Week.
Jakarta Dessert Week Returns and Launches Golden Swirl Award
The Launch of Golden Swirl Award - Jakarta Edition: Celebrating Dessert Excellence
One of the most anticipated moments in Jakarta Dessert Week 2024 is the launch of the Golden Swirl Award - Jakarta Edition, a special accolade being held for the first time to appreciate the dessert industry players in Jakarta. This award is aimed at individuals and businesses that have demonstrated excellence in dessert innovation, taste, and presentation. The Golden Swirl Award is not just a symbol of recognition for outstanding creativity but also a motivator for professionals in the field to keep innovating and elevating Jakarta’s dessert industry to new heights. With this award, Jakarta Dessert Week solidifies its position as a prestigious event for dessert players in Indonesia.
This year’s award categories include:
1. Best Cake / Patisserie
2. Best Dessert Innovation During JDW
3. Pastry Chef of The Year
Jakarta Dessert Week 2024: Wildlife in Every Creation
With this year’s theme "Wildlife," all participating cafes and restaurants will present special dessert creations inspired by Indonesia’s biodiversity. Primo Rizky explained that this theme was chosen to encourage participants to showcase the beauty of Indonesia's nature and culture through their dessert creations. “We hope the participants can incorporate the elements of Indonesia’s natural beauty into their dessert masterpieces,” said Primo.
In addition to the dessert creations, JDW 2024 continues to bring its signature restaurant week format, a city takeover concept that allows the public to enjoy special desserts from cafes and restaurants across Jakarta. Visitors can also collect stamps on the Stamp Card and receive a discount voucher of IDR 15,000 for every purchase of limited-edition menus via the Horego app.
The 50 Curated Merchants:
AB Steak by chef akira back, Amato Dessert Bar, Animale, ANN’S BAKEHOUSE & CREAMERY, Artirasa, Between the sips, Billy’s x crafted with time, Bistro Baron, Butteria, Carbon, Club Soda, Dailah Sajian Nusantara, DOU DONUT, EM Gelato, Exquise Patisserie, East Quarter, FLOR x pipiltin cocoa, Gelato Secrets, GRAM CAFÉ & PANCAKES, Hause of Haru, Inori Ice, Jon & Lou, JL COFFEE AND PASTRY, JUNSEI, Heirloom GREEK YOGHURT, KATINA GELATO, Kios Brios, LETS GO GELATO, Lou Patisserie, MARKT, MISS MARLY, Moon Gypsy, Mozzeria, Mookie, Monokuro, N.O.B, NONNA BONNA, Orvia, PARIS SORBET, Pan&Co., Pipiltin Cocoa, Peggy’s GROCERY, Rumah Juliet, THE PANCAKE CO. BY DORE, The Wheat, TOMA Brasserie, Weirdough Bakehouse, Young, Oma Elly Gelateria x Colatta Couverture.
The public can participate in the Stamp Card raffle by collecting 5 stamps on each Stamp Card. The prizes for the Stamp Card are sponsored by KitchenAid, Modena, and Sero Ceramic.
Special Events and Exciting Collaborations
The official opening of Jakarta Dessert Week 2024 took place on August 29, 2024, at the elegant La Moda Plaza Indonesia - Jakarta, drawing in hundreds of notable culinary figures from across the industry. This grand event was not only a celebration of the festival’s return but also served as a major gathering for professionals in the F&B industry, providing a unique platform for networking and collaboration among chefs, restaurateurs, café owners, and dessert innovators. The opening party also presented an excellent opportunity for brands to showcase their latest creations and innovations, reinforcing Jakarta Dessert Week's role as a hub for culinary inspiration and industry connections.
JDW 2024 will also host several events, including an experience tour with the founders of JDW, as part of an exclusive stay package at THE 1O1 Hotels and Resorts, and weekly pop-up events such as talk shows and cooking demos with famous chefs.
WEEK 1
Sunday, October 6
FOOD TOUR: DESSERTS OF BLOK M WITH KEVINDRA SOEMANTRI
@ Maiku, Em Gelato, Artirasa
Sunday, October 6
DIY DONUT TOWER BY DONUT FACTORY
@ Miniapolis, Plaza Indonesia
WEEK 2
Monday, October 7
DESSERT DEGUSTATION BY COLATTA COUVERTURE
@ Dailah Sajian Nusantara
Thursday, October 10
CHOCOLATE & WINE SENSORY CLASS BY PIPILTIN COCOA & SABABAY WINERY
@ Modena Experience Center
Friday, October 11
AFTERNOON TEA BY THE 101 x HARUMONI TEA
@ The Suite of THE 101 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa
Saturday, October 12
WILDLIFE- CUPCAKE CLASS & DESSERT - HOPPING FOR KIDS BY THE 101
@ THE 101 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa, Weirdough Bakehouse, Mozzeria
WEEK 3
Thursday, October 17
INSPIRATIONS OF RAFFLESIA ARNOLDII - CAKE DECORATING DEMO BY SONIA BASIL
@ Plaza Indonesia
Saturday, October 19
KIDS CAKE DECORATING CLASS WITH SOCIAL HOUSE
With Chef Kevin Krisna (FLOR by Ismaya)
Not to be missed, JDW 2024 will feature an exciting collaboration with local artisan ceramics brand SERO Ceramic, which will be launched at the same time as the official opening of the event. This collaboration, led by celebrity chef Yuda Bustara, known for his innovative work in the culinary world, will be one of the highlights of the event. Through these engaging programs, Jakarta Dessert Week 2024 will not only be a celebration of dessert delights but also a platform to appreciate Indonesian culture and nature through taste and culinary creations. This event is expected to further strengthen Jakarta's reputation as an innovative and classy culinary hub in Southeast Asia.
