World Gourmet Summit 2014 Highlights

What: World Gourmet Summit 2014 When: 26 March - 5 April Where: Various venues Singapore’s most talked-about culinary event is back for its 18th edition. During the 11-day dining extravaganza, guests indulge in WGS exclusive dinners; partake in hands-on culinary workshops and educational sessions with world renowned chefs and gourmet artisans. This time, the light is drawn upon ‘The Classics' – themed to showcase elegance and timelessness as the world’s best chefs seek to satisfy all food connoisseurs and wine aficionados. Be star-struck upon meeting the constellation of Michelin-starred chefs, go wine crazy or grab your seats for the line of themed dinners for a taste of true gastronomy. BUT before you’re lost amongst the slew of events available, read on as we recommend you the juicier bits of this exciting gourmet event. 8 Things to See at WGS 2014 1. Mouton Rothschild Wine Dinner featuring International Masterchef Philippe Mille

In this wine dinner event, the famous Château Mouton Rothschild of Bordeaux will be presenting four of their best vintage wines, including Mouton Rothschild 2000. Pairing with the exquisite wines will be a special dinner menu cooked up by two Michelin star Masterchef Philippe Mille and Raffles Hotel’s Executive Chef Pierre Burgade. Date: 27 March 2014 Time: 8pm to 11pm Venue: Raffles Grill, Raffles Hotel Singapore Price: S$928+ 2. Citibank Gastronomic Jam Sessions Day 1 & 2 Back for the 3rd time, the Citibank Gastronomic Jam Sessions lets you in to the culinary world of foreign and local masterchefs. Expect to gain insights on their techniques and approaches through demonstrations. Also, don’t miss the gourmet area, which will be featuring top products available on the market. Date: 27 March 2014 and 29 March 2014 Time: 9.30am to 5.30pm Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Room 313 Price: S$70 (one day); S$120 (two days) 3. Gastronomic Workshop at Miele Classique Service by Degrenne Paris featuring International Masterchef Thomas Bühner

“The Art of Entertainment” returns with Dining Etiquette specialist Geoffrey Delhaye throwing you tips on how to pull off your dream party. And lending his expertise on the art of food and wine pairing is Three-Michelin-star Chef Thomas Bühner. Participants will get to enjoy an elegant lunch featuring Chef Bühner’s three-starred dishes – an opportunity not to miss. Date: 31 March 2014 Time: 10am to 2pm Venue: Miele Gallery Price: S$248 4. WGS Gourmet Golf Experience Experience one of the world’s most loved sports the way gourmet chefs would, with tantalizing spreads stationed at selected tee boxes, prepared by Singapore establishments like Bar-Roque Grill, La Maison Fatien and Pontini. To round everything up, the game of golf will end with an epicurean barbeque feast paired with the finest of wines. Date: 2 April 2014 Time: 1pm to 6pm (Registration time: 12pm) Venue: Singapore Island Country Club Price: S$488 5. Junior Chefs’ Pastry Workshop featuring Christian Escriba Have a little aspiring chef under your roof? Bring him/her to this exciting hands-on pastry workshop conducted by guest Masterchef Christian Escriba, a 4th generation pastry chef from the famous Pasteleria Escriba in Barcelona. Children (6-12 years old) and accompanying guardians will learn to make delicious treats in a span of 90 minutes. So come and join in the fun! (You won’t need to clean up the mess afterwards.) Date: 2 April 2014 Time: 2pm to 5pm Venue: ToTT Store Price: S$80+ 6. The Macallan Whisky & Wagyu Dinner Not every chef would venture the path Chef Chris Millar did, pairing unique whisky selections with his specially crafted dishes – each with a story to tell. Come and enjoy this elite 6-course dinner, served with old vintages of Macallan set to whisk you away from your seat. Date: 2 April 2014 Time: 7pm to 11pm Venue: Stellar at 1-Altitude Price: S$ 348+ 7. Kaluga Queen Caviar Dinner presented by Indoguna Kaluga Queen produces some of the best-farmed caviar in the world and a generous 1.8kg serving of the fine delicacy will be presented to you at this very dinner, with readily paired wines. For this event, six tables of ten will be hosted by Executive Chef Sandro Falbo of The Fullerton Hotel for a night of luxury indulgence. Date: 2 April 2014 Time: 8pm to 11pm Venue: The Fullerton Hotel, Straits Room (Level 4) Price: S$588 8. Rougie Foie Gras Dinner

An open invitation to all genuine Foie Gras Adicionados, this epicurean foie gras dinner seeks to give an ultimate tasting experience that you won’t forget. Join Chef Ivan Brehm, executive chef of Bacchanalia, as he whips up mind-blowing dishes with foie gras and ingredients supplied by the world’s number one producer of the delicacy, Rougie Sarlat. Date: 3 April 2014 Time: 8pm to 11pm Venue: Bacchanalia Singapore Price: S$428+ Reservations for any of the above-mentioned events can be made at the World Gourmet Summit 2014 website. Image credits: WGS 2014 See Also: Check out these places for a fine dining experience Don't miss the best eats in town - check out OpenSnap now!