What happens when the “The King of Nitrogen” and the “Ambassador of Produce” meet in the kitchen? Well, curious foodies need only head down to Gran Melia’s Acqua to check Week Nine of the Spanish Pavilion’s epic Gastronomy Fiesta. Germany’s Michael Hoffman and Spain’s Dani Garcia have joined forces to showcase the fresh flavours of Andalusia, the alleged home of tapas.

Michael Hoffman is known as the Ambassador of Produce thanks to his unbridled love affair with vegetables, more specifically organic ones, at Margaux in Berlin. Meat lovers, never fear! The Frankfurt-born chef is no slouch with fish and he’s got a pigeon on the menu just squawking to be eaten. With his wife by his side in the kitchen, Hoffman churns out impressive and creative dishes that will make even the pickiest kid eat all their greens. Sample his rice with cuttlefish ink and cabbage ash (don’t ask questions – just do it!) or prawn with sobrasada chutney and bok choy to see why this chef is on his way to his second Michelin star.

Dani Garcia is not only the King of Nitrogen, he’s the face of Andalusian cuisine with quite the reputation. After beefing up his molecular gastronomy chops with the world’s top chefs (Ferran Adria, Heston Blumenthal), Garcia was awarded a Michelin Star and the Spanish National Gastronomy Prize. Oh yeah, and the Spanish Better Chef and  European Better Chef titles. When he’s not on a whirlwind award collecting tour, you can find him at Calima in Marbella. Like all good chefs who call Andalusia home, Garcia is a whiz with olive oil, fish and Iberian ham, not to mention the region’s most famous dish: gazpacho. You can slurp on Garcia’s spin on the classic dish – a cherry gazpacho with fresh cheese flakes and anchovies – at Acqua. The caramelized coconut torrija with strawberry juice and mint is another winner.

The “large menu” features a total of 10 courses – five each from the King and the Ambassador for RMB788 +15 per cent surcharge. Smaller menus are on hand for those foolish enough not to spend a couple extra RMBS – RMB 658 and RMB 528, plus service charge.