MyBhutan Comfort Picnic

Food is one of the most important aspects of any traveler’s experience. We have found that the usual model of hotel & restaurant food available in Bhutan is not offered at as high of a standard as it could be, so we have supplemented those offerings with a food program of our own. Of course, one method is to bring our guests into the homes of exemplary locals who cook some of the best meals in the country. Beyond this, we have also collaborated with our favorite Bhutanese village chefs to offer a picnic and catering program that merges traditional ingredients with contemporary culinary concepts. To further advance the experience, we plan picnics in culturally and/or historically significant environments as well as natural settings. One of the standout features of the Comfort Picnic program is the challenge we give to our chefs to source ingredients solely from the valley in which the picnic is happening. This approach not only ensures that the ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, but it also allows guests to taste the authentic flavors of that particular valley. This aspect of the program adds an educational element to the experience as guests can learn about the unique ingredients and culinary traditions of each valley in Bhutan. The combination of locally sourced ingred...