About World Gourmet Summit
Food events have become somewhat of a regular occurrence in Singapore. It seems like every other week there’s a new top restaurant or best bartender award being presented. Who really knows what’s real anymore? The World Gourmet Summit (WGS) will be here from 6 April to 3 May 2015 to sort things out.
The summit is more than a fancy awards ceremony, there will also be various cooking workshops, dinners, and events hosted and presented by some of the best chefs in the world. It’s also an opportunity to meet and learn from some of the best chefs in the world during exclusive cooking lessons. If you’re lucky enough, you can secure a reservation to try some of their best dishes right here in Singapore.
Here are some of the coolest events this year:
Hands-On Workshop Featuring Yohhei Sasaki ($98)
Executive Chef of the popular Italian joint Forlino will pass on some of the skills he learned from three years of working in Michelin starred restaurants during his master classes. So put your apron on and get cooking!
Where: 96 Dunearn Rd
When: 25th April 10am-2pm
The Macallan Masters of Taste By El Celler De Can Roca ($688)
Voted the best restaurant in the world in 2104, and runner up this year, El Celler De Can Roca is bringing their three Michelin star prowess to Singapore along with some of the best whisky in the world. This 8 course meal will be hosted in Bacchanalia, one of strongest players in the restaurant scene. It’s a hefty price, but considering what’s offered, isn’t a bad deal!
Where: Bacchanalia 23A Coleman Street
When: 21 April, 7pm-11pm
Scottish Seafood Dinner featuring Dallas Cuddy ($218)
Feast on the best of Scottish seafood with Dalla Cuddy, Executive Chef of The Prime Society. The Scotts are known for their scrumptious langoustines (little lobsters) as well as delicious salmon. No Scottish dinner is complete without some whiskey, Highland Park will be presenting some of their best stuff specially paired with the menu items to round out your meal.
Where: The Prime Society, 10 Dempsey Road
When: 18 April, 7pm-11pm
Culinary Masterclass at Miele featuring Christophe Muller ($228)
The apprentice of living legend Paul Bocuse, and successor to the only restaurant who has held three Michelin stars for fifty years comes to town for a cooking class of a lifetime. Be guided by the chef of one of the most famous restaurants in the world as you sear, fry and flip your way to a delicious dinner with the man himself.
Where: 167 Penang Road #B1-01, Winsland House II
When: 20 April, 10am-2pm
Last But Not Least
For more information on the summit and their full calendar of events, visit their official website here. The summit is a great way to see what modern gastronomy is all about, and a good way for hardcore foodies to try some of the best food in the world from the best chefs in the world.
The events will take place between the 15th and 25th of April prices vary depending on the event, you can find out their full calendar of events here.
Pictures from World Gourmet Summit 2015 website.