Sapore & Spice: Italy Meets Indonesia
A One‑Night‑Only 6‑Hands Dinner with Chefs Antonio Cavoto, Pasquale Carfora & Sebastian Sabau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 27 March 2026
Mama Makan is proud to announce Sapore & Spice: Italy Meets Indonesia, an exclusive 6‑hands dinner created in collaboration with three acclaimed chefs: Antonio Cavoto from Mangia Pizza, Pasquale Carfora from Restaurant Aroma Italian Fine Dining and Sebastian Sabau from Mama Makan. The event will take place for one night only on 27 March at Mama Makan, located inside the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam.
Bringing together two vibrant culinary cultures, the dinner will showcase the harmony between Italian craftsmanship and Indonesia’s rich, aromatic flavor traditions. Guests will enjoy a 6‑course menu that reflects each chef’s heritage, technique, and creative vision.
A Collaboration Across Borders
Chef Antonio Cavoto, founder of Mangia Pizza, is known for his innovative contemporary Neapolitan style. After moving from Campania to Amsterdam in 2017, his passion for Indonesian flavors began shaping his signature approach to pizza and creative dough fermentation.
Chef Pasquale Carfora, from the Michelin Guide Restaurant Aroma in Vaassen, is internationally acclaimed for redefining and elevating Italian cuisine in the Netherlands. His achievements include Italian Restaurant of the Year, placement among the Top 50 best Italian Restaurants Worldwide, and his induction into JRE Jeunes Restaurateurs. His dishes express refinement, technical precision, and modern Italian identity.
Chef Sebastian Sabau, leading the kitchen at Mama Makan, brings a deep understanding of Indonesian spices, regional influences, and contemporary plating. His style blends authenticity with modern freshness, celebrating the bold flavors that define Mama Makan’s culinary direction.
Together, the three chefs will present a menu that merges tradition, innovation, and the culinary stories behind both Italy and Indonesia.
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The 6‑Course Menu
Amuse — Three Chefs’ Creation
Marinated mozzarella bon bon · Doppia cottura · Oyster Rockefeller
Tartare di Orata
Sea bream · Lardo di Colonnata · Bottarga · Polenta crostini
Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
Rendang sauce · Parmigiano · Coconut milk · Crispy onions
Cacio e Pepe Risotto with Marinated Cod
Pecorino Romano · Lampung pepper · Cod · Kaffir
Pizza Saté
Marinated chicken · Peanut sauce · Mozzarella fiordilatte · Provola · Lime
Lamb Stufato
Slow‑braised leg · Pan‑fried lamb loin · Sticky aubergine · Spicy lamb sauce
Tiramisù
Infused with Indonesian liquor
Petit Fours
Babà · Torta caprese · Dadar gulung
Event Details
Event Name: Sapore & Spice: Italy Meets Indonesia
Date: 27 March (from 5 – 9:45PM)
Location: Mama Makan
Menu: 6‑course (+ amuse bouche)
Price: €89
Wine Pairing: Optional
Booking: via Mama Makan website ( Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen – Online reservation)
Seating is limited and early reservations are highly recommended.
Images: Images 6- hands dinner Sapore & Spice
About Mama Makan
Located in the heart of the Plantage neighbourhood in vibrant Amsterdam East, Mama Makan brings you elevated Indonesian cuisine inspired by the strong roots that bind the Netherlands and Indonesia and are still alive in the Plantage neighbourhood.
With its open kitchen as the warm, bustling centre of the restaurant, guests are welcomed into an inviting space where the aromas of Southeast Asia mingle with the lush, botanical interior.
Led by Chef Sebastian Sebau, the culinary team at Mama Makan invites you to explore the richness of Indonesian cuisine.
Our à la carte menu blends traditional Indonesian flavours with subtle European influences, creating a refined and contemporary dining experience. Guests can also opt for our renowned Rijsttafel, the tradition of enjoying Indonesian cuisine through a selection of familiar, flavourful dishes, perfect for a shared dining experience.
About Hyatt Regency Amsterdam
Awarded for its refreshing, sustainability‑driven living décor, Hyatt Regency Amsterdam features spacious, botanical‑inspired rooms, soothing public spaces, a 24‑hour fitness centre, and the lively Mama Makan Indonesian Restaurant. Perfectly positioned in the city centre on the edge of Amsterdam’s trendy east neighbourhood, the hotel creates a natural connection between business and leisure, and between urban energy and tranquil greenery.
Celebrated for its excellence, Hyatt Regency Amsterdam was named the 2nd best hotel in Amsterdam by the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, and is proudly Green Globe Certified in 2026, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to sustainable operations and environmentally conscious hospitality.