Dubbed the best food festival in Western Australia, the Margaret River Gourmet Escape is an annual haven for both foodies and wine enthusiasts alike. With over 170 suppliers and producers, as well as an impressive star line-up of culinary superstars, this event is not one to be missed by foodies.
With a record 21,000 tickets sold this year, the event has found itself a name as one of the must-see gourmet events globally. We hear that plans for this culinary extravaganza is secured till 2017, so it’s bound to get bigger and better with each coming year.
Knowing that Singaporeans love their food with a passion, here are 8 highlights of this year’s Margaret River Gourmet Escape from a Singaporean’s perspective.
Watching him flaunt his culinary skills in front of thousands of foreigners evoked a sense of pride in me – the kind I get when I watch the National Flag fly past on 9 August each year. Nothing screams “Singapore rocks” more than witnessing individuals you identify with represent your country well.
Tip: Don’t get too starstruck when you bump into any of these superstars. Stay sane enough to snap a selfie or two for keepsakes.
What’s better than rubbing shoulders with the culinary superstars is rubbing shoulders with them as they cooked. Available at the Gourmet Village held at Leeuwin Estate Winery were culinary classes with MasterChef contestant Josh Catalano, with whom you could sign up for classes to get hands-on practical advice. These classes are available on a first-come-first-served basis so be quick.
If you are guilty of fueling your kid’s screen addictions, you could have signed them up for the children’s cooking classes held at the Gourmet Village. The children will learn about food in a myriad of ways including sensual food quizzes, culinary art, and a hands-on experience of picking produce and cooking them.
The wines here were personally curated by Australian wine writer Nick Stock. If you’re sold by the region’s most delicious drops, you may take them home but bear in mind you’re only allowed two bottles back, duty-free. Any more and you’ll have to pay the relevant taxes.
A big thank you to Tourism Western Australia for planning such a wonderful itinerary that allowed us an memorable experience at the Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2014. If you’re already thinking of next year’s Gourmet Escape, mark your calendars. It’ll be held on 20 – 22 November 2015.
Don’t say bojio!
For more information, please visit gourmetescape.com.au
This post was brought to you by Tourism Western Australia
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