Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2014

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Your chance to WIN a chef’s jacket or apron signed ...
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Hats off to our red carpet style opening at Falcon ...
Join us for red carpet Opening Gala on the beachfront ...
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Culinary Demo & Luncheon with Bart De Pooter
13 February 2014

Watch how likeable and principled Belgium international Masterchef Bart De Pooter creates imaginative, yet simple dishes. Information accurate as at 31 Jan 2014, subject to ...
Latino BBQ
13 February 2014

This event celebrates glorious Latin American heritage through its cuisine. Explore Latin America culture by immersing yourself in an exclusive BBQ party-by-the-pool night, accompanied by ...
Restaurant Promotion- Fabio Pisani
15 February 2014

International Masterchef Fabio Pisani will host Promotions at Bocca at Hilton Abu Dhabi from 15 to 18 February. Guests dining at two Michelin-starred Chef Fabio ...
Restaurant Promotion- Christophe Roure
15 - 18 February 2014

International Masterchef Christophe Roure will host Promotions at Finz Restaurant at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi from 15 to 18 February. In this golden opportunity, Christophe ...
Restaurant Promotion- Bart De Pooter
15 - 18 February 2014

International Masterchef Bart De Pooter will host Promotions at 55th & 5th The Grill at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi from 15 ...
Restaurant Promotion- Gary Rhodes
15 - 18 February 2014

International Masterchef Gary Rhodes will host promotions at Rhodes 44, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi from 15 to 18 February. Gary Rhodes's legendary dedication to ...
Restaurant Promotion- Theo Randall
15 - 18 February 2014

International Masterchef Theo Randall is hosting promotions at Boccaccio, InterContinental Abu Dhabi from 15 to 18 February. Theo Randall has won numerous awards including ‘Italian ...
Star Struck Cook & Lunch with George Calombaris
15 February 2014

With limited seating for 24 guests, this is a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal with one of Australia’s most noted culinary talents. George ...
Gastronomic Dinner with Gary Rhodes
15 February 2014

Join one of the biggest names in the culinary world – Gary Rhodes for this one-night-only dinner. Guests will sip and savour the finest vintages ...
Star Struck Cook & Lunch with Khulood Atiq
16 February 2014

Meet the UAE’s only female celebrity chef who is flying high as the brand ambassador for Emirati cuisine. Enjoy the warmth of Emirati hospitality in ...
Celebrity Dinner with George Calombaris
16 February 2014

Enticed by the glorious food cooked by George Calombaris on TV performances for 'Ready, Steady Cook' and as a judge for the reality cooking series, ...
Culinary Demo & Luncheon with Fabio Pisani
17 February 2014

See the master of plate presentation at work as Fabio Pisani demonstrates how to make culinary creations inviting in this single session. Discover why this ...
Château Dinner featuring Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné & International Masterchef Christophe Roure
17 February 2014

Featuring some of the finest vintages from one of the most respected French Châteaux, this dinner will take you on a gastronomic journey par excellence. ...
Culinary Demo & Luncheon with Christophe Roure
18 February 2014

Join this two Michelin-starred chef as he brings to life his creative and modern French cooking. Learn the secrets from one of the French capital's ...
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España & II Luogo Di Aimo e Nadia by International Masterchef Fabio Pisani
18 February 2014

Get up-close and personal with two Michelin-starred Masterchef Fabio Pisani in an exclusive dinner where he showcases an array of Italian cuisine paired with the ...
Awards Gala Dinner
19 February 2014

This much-anticipated dinner hosts the fiercely contested Abu Dhabi Gourmet Stars Awards presentation - the Oscars of the local f&b industry - where local talent ...
Culinary Demonstration, Bread Baking Workshop & Breakfast
07 January 2014

Bake with renowned master bread baker Chef Rainer Scharold who will share his traditional country bread-making techniques in this unique master class. Techniques that have ...
Gala Opening
04 February 2014

This glamorous celebration will send the sixth Gourmet Abu Dhabi off in style. Join award-winning masterchefs, distinguished vintage producers and special guests at this red ...
Restaurant Promotion- Marco Sacco
05 - 08 February 2014

International Masterchef Marco Sacco will host Promotions at 18° at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi from 5 to 8 February. A characteristic openness to innovation ...
Restaurant Promotion- Edward Kwon
05 - 08 February 2014

International Masterchef Edward Kwon will host Promotions at Teatro at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi from 5 to 8 February. Born Kwon Young-min, the 41-year-old has ...
Restaurant Promotion- Henrik Yde Andersen
05 - 08 February 2014

International Masterchef Henrik Yde Andersen will host Promotions at Pachaylen at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara from 5 to 8 February. Copenhagen is ...
Restaurant Promotion- Christopher Kostow
05 - 08 February 2014

International Masterchef Christopher Kostow will host Promotions at The Forge at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal from 5 to 8 February. Christopher Kostow is ...
Restaurant Promotion- Russell Blaikie
05 - 08 February 2014

International Masterchef Russell Blaikie will host Promotions at Blue Grill at Yas Island Rotana Abu Dhabi from 5 to 8 February. Russell Blaikie opened Must ...
Restaurant Promotion- Michael Caines, MBE
05 - 08 February 2014

International Masterchef Michael Caines will host Promotions at Brasserie Angélique, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi from 5 to 8 February. Having held two Michelin-stars ...
Afternoon Tea Promotion- Fabrice David
05 - 08 February 2014

Master Pâtissier Fabrice David will host Chocolate & Pastry Promotions at The St Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi from 5 to 8 February, 2-6pm. Afternoon Tea, ...
Gourmet Golf Experience Day 1
05 February 2014

Registration starts at 11am, Tee-off at 12noon Join us in this exclusive tournament where golf meets fine cuisine and quality vintages. Savour a feast overlooking ...
Bread, Cheese & Châteaux Promotions
05 - 08 February 2014

During this four day Gourmet Abu Dhabi promotion, guests are invited to savour freshly baked Artisan bread together with an assortment of exclusive farmers’ cheese ...
Gourmet Golf Experience Day 2
06 February 2014

Registration starts at 11am, Tee-off at 12pm. Join us in this exclusive tournament where golf meets fine cuisine and quality vintages. Savour a feast overlooking ...
Culinary Creation Stage - Day 1
07 February 2014

International masterchefs gather and showcase their culinary creations with non-stop activities lined up over two days. Be inspired by the plethora of recipes created, from ...
Chateau Dinner featuring Colgin Cellars & International Masterchef Christopher Kostow
07 February 2014

What results from pairing the innovative cuisine of international Masterchef Christopher Kostow with the vintages of Colgin Cellars? An outstanding gastronomic experience when the head ...
Culinary Creation Stage - Day 2
08 February 2014

International masterchefs gather and showcase their culinary creations with non-stop activities lined up over two days. Be inspired by the plethora of recipes created, from ...
Culinary Demonstration, Bread Baking Workshop & Breakfast
08 February 2014

Master bread baker Chef Rainer Scharold will present traditional country bread-making techniques that have been passed down through generations. Go beyond the recipes and raise ...
S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Italian Opera Dinner featuring International Masterchef Massimo Bottura
08 February 2014

S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna pays homage to Maestro Luciano Pavarotti with a Limited Edition bottle dedicated to him and to the magnificence of Italian Opera. ...
Château Dinner with Miguel Torres S.A. & International Masterchef Ho Chee Boon
09 February 2014

This is where East meets West, when a myriad of modern Chinese dishes are creatively crafted by the culinary Masterchef Ho Chee Boon and accompanied ...
Restaurant Promotion- Ho Chee Boon
10 - 13 February 2014

International Masterchef Ho Chee Boon will be hosting Promotions at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi from 10 to 13 February 2014. Malaysian chef has sizzled the culinary ...
Restaurant Promotion- Christophe Muller
10 - 13 February 2014

International Masterchef Christophe Muller will host Promotions at La Mer Seafood at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche from 10 to 13 February. One of the world’s ...
Restaurant Promotion- Srinath Sambandan
10 - 13 February 2014

International Masterchef Srinath Sambandan will host Promotions at Ushna, Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi from 10 to 13 February. Srinath Sambandan’s signature menu at ...
Restaurant Promotion- Cyril Lignac
10 - 13 February 2014

International Masterchef Cyril Lignac will host Promotions at Nautilus at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi from 10 to 13 February. Cyril Lignac’s generous, friendly and down ...
Restaurant Promotion- Christopher Coutanceau
10 - 13 February 2014

International Masterchef Christopher Coutanceau will host Promotions at Bord Eau, Shangri-la, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi from 10 to 13 February. Head chef and owner ...
Culinary Demo & Luncheon with Cyril Lignac
10 February 2014

Guests will get to experience gastronomic pleasures when international masterchefs take over the kitchen during this epicurean culinary demostration. This TV personality and Michelin-starred chef ...
Champagne Pol Roger & Sarrade Foie Gras Dinner by Bruno Ménard & Damien Le Bihan
10 February 2014

Foie gras lovers will be thrilled to learn that this rich, buttery, and delicate ingredient will be executed beautifully in the skilful hands of Bruno ...
Culinary Demo & Luncheon with Christopher Coutanceau
11 February 2014

Get ready to discover masterchef secrets in a cooking demonstration with two to three dishes. An unparalleled opportunity to learn and taste the intricacies of ...
Château Dinner featuring Château de Puligny-Montrachet & Domaine de Montille with International Masterchef Christophe Muller
11 February 2014

Get up-close and personal with award-winning Chef Christophe Muller at an exclusive dinner and explore the characteristics of the diverse appellations from Château de Puligny-Montrachet ...
Culinary Demo & Luncheon with Christophe Muller
12 February 2014

Let the Executive Chef of Paul Bocuse induct you in the ways of stellar culinary traditions. See how this up-and-coming, innovative professional does it! ...
Famille Perrin & Plantin Truffles Dinner by Bruno Ménard & Damien Le Bihan
12 February 2014

Truffles are highly-prized ingredients and have garnered high market prices. Bruno Ménard of &Made & La Cantine and Damien Le Bihan of L'Entrecôte, Sabio Tapas ...

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Bart De Pooter

Bart De Pooter

Bart De Pooter is Founder, Chef and Executive Director of the two Michelin-star restaurant Pastorale in the small village of Reet near Antwerp, Belgium which now ranks on wbpstars.com’s Top 60 of restaurants worldwide. Bart is a chef with a clear-cut vision on food, cooking, and eating. Guided by his ...
Bruno Ménard

Bruno Ménard

Bruno Ménard is a firm believer in ‘neo-classic’ French cuisine. Having been raised in a family with a deep culinary pedigree - both his grandfathers were chefs and his father a highly accomplished chocolatier – Bruno was apprenticed, at 15, to the charming Domaine d’Orvault in Nantes in the Loire ...
Christophe Muller

Christophe Muller

Christophe Muller is an Executive Chef at the three Michelin-star, L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges, a French restaurant founded by legendary Chef Paul Bocuse. French born Christophe is known for his precision, speed and innovative methods, and has celebrated classical French cuisine since 1994. ...
Christophe Roure

Christophe Roure

Characterised by a discreet style and distinctly sober approach to his art, Christophe Roure was trained by some of the greatest names in French cuisine, most notably Pierre Gagnaire, another native son of St. Etienne. He was awarded his first Michelin-star in 2004, followed by a second in 2008. Christophe ...
Christopher Coutanceau

Christopher Coutanceau

Christopher Coutanceau and his father, Richard, owns a restaurant in La Rochelle. The restaurant, a regional gastronomic reference with two Michelin-stars since 1986, has been part of the prestigious French group Relais & Châteaux since 1987 and serves innovative and creative cuisine in a refined and warm setting. ...
Christopher Kostow

Christopher Kostow

Christopher Kostow is currently at the helm of the three Michelin-starred restaurant at the Meadowood resort in California's Napa Valley. This year he was named the James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: West. The Chicago native has come a long way since working at San Diego George's at the ...
Cyril Lignac

Cyril Lignac

Cyril Lignac is drawn to food he likes to share, driven by a deep desire to distil pleasure and communicate his own feelings about cuisine. Cyril’s cooking is based primarily on the choice and quality of products. Born in the Aveyron region of France, Cyril moved to Paris after completing ...
Damien Le Bihan

Damien Le Bihan

Damien Le Bihan's family name is synonymous with his place of origin in Brittany, Western France, where he nurtured his love of traditional French cooking. After several stints in a local kitchen, Damien decamped for the capital, Paris, and began work in a two Michelin-starred restaurant in 2000 before joining ...
Edward Kwon

Edward Kwon

Previously the hotel head chef of the world's most prestigious Dubai hotel - the Burj Al Arab, Edward Kwon now owns Lab XXIV, a contemporary premium bistro in Seoul, which serves quality food ataffordable prices. This young, talented chef acquired a profound culinary education from The Ritz-Carlton Seoul, The Ritz-Carlton ...
Fabio Pisani

Fabio Pisani

Fabio Pisani was born in 1978 in Italy where he graduated as a chef. From 2000 to 2005, he worked in three Michelin-starred European maisons - Grand Vefour, Waterside Inn in London and restaurant, Dal Pescatore in Canneto sull'Oglio, Italy where he met Alesssandro Negrini. The two chefs moved to ...
Gary Rhodes

Gary Rhodes

An ambassador for British cuisine and an Officer of the British Empire (OBE), Gary Rhodes has re-introduced Great Britain to its rich gastronomic heritage and uncovered a culinary culture to rival that of any other country in the world. He has officially made his mark in the capital of the ...
Henrik Yde Andersen

Henrik Yde Andersen

As chef/owner of six restaurants in Copenhagen, including the Michelin-starred Kiin Kiin (currently the only Thai restaurant in the world with that honour), Henrik Yde-Andersen, along with his partner Lertchai Treetawatchaiwong, is a culinary king of the Danish capital. His interest in Thai food was born during his four year ...
Ho Chee Boon

Ho Chee Boon

At the helm of Hakkasan's kitchen is International Development Chef Ho Chee Boon. In a career spanning over 28 years of experience, he has worked at several of the world's most renowned Asian restaurants, including Turandot in Moscow, Breeeze in Bangkok and has been with Hakkasan since its inception. Moving ...
Khulood Atiq

Khulood Atiq

Culinary Development Specialist The United Emirates Arab's first female national chef, Khulood Atiq, who hails from Dubai, started her career in 2008 working as an assistant for Chef Ali on his Sama TV television show. From 2008 to 2010, she held an Emirati-speciality chef position at Mina Al Salam, Jumeirah ...
Marco Sacco

Marco Sacco

Forty-nine year old Marco Sacco was born into a gastronomic family. His talent shone when he brought about his family restaurant Piccolo Lago, in Italy's Piedmonte Region, which he runs with his sommelier brother Carlo. Piccolo Lago earned its first Michelin-star in 2004 and its second in 2007. Marco Sacco ...
Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura

Born in Modena, Italy, Massimo Bottura developed an interest in cooking from a young age after watching his mother, grandmother and aunt in the kitchen preparing family meals. He is the chef patron of Osteria Francescana, a three Michelin-star restaurant in Modena, Italy which has been listed in the Top ...
Michael Caines

Michael Caines

Michael Caines is one of Britain's most acclaimed chefs. He has held two Michelin-stars for 14 years and was awarded an MBE in 2006 for services to the hospitality industry. Michael is not only Food and Beverage Director for Brownsword Hotels but also Head Chef at Gidleigh Park, the acclaimed ...
Russell Blaikie

Russell Blaikie

Since a child, Russell Blaikie was inspired to cook while he grew up on his parents’ farm in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. He started his apprenticeship in Perth and went on to win many state and national awards before travelling to London to work under Anton Mosimann, at the ...
Sanjeev Kapoor

Sanjeev Kapoor

Sanjeev Kapoor, a celebrated face of Indian cuisine today, is a Chef extraordinaire, TV show host, restaurant consultant, co-owner of a Food TV channel and winner of several culinary awards. Sanjeev has also authored best selling cookbooks with more than 150 titles to his name. In 2012 ‘The Yellow Chilli ...
Srinath Sambandan

Srinath Sambandan

Srinath Sambandan is Executive Chef at Bamboo Bay, The Park, Visakhapatnam, an urban boutique beach resort and a member of The Park Hotels' collection of luxury boutique hotels. Featured amongst the 40 'Celebrated Chefs Of India' in a book from the Times Group, he has also made the cover of ...
Theo Randall

Theo Randall

Theo Randall’s restaurant career began in his early twenties, after a four year apprenticeship with Max Magarian of Chez Max, he was lucky enough to find myself in the kitchen of a little restaurant which had just opened on a stretch of the River Thames approaching Hammersmith Bridge - The ...

News

Your chance to WIN a chef’s jacket or apron signed by our star-studded masterchef cast!

Enjoying the festival? Here’s your chance to WIN a culinary work of art - a chef’s jacket or apron signed by our star-studded masterchef cast! ...
Hats off to our red carpet style opening at Falcon Lawn, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr!

Our red carpet opening at the beachfront, five-star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr was attended by the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA ...
Join us for red carpet Opening Gala on the beachfront Falcon Lawn at the five-star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi!

Taking place on February 4th, this year’s opening night will feature nine international masterchefs who are among the festival’s star-studded line up - USA’s Christopher ...
Michael Caines, MBE, for a starring role at landmark Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Named by the influential Sunday Times as the UK’s No 1 chef, Michael Caines is heading to the UAE capital for a restaurant promotion at ...
Three-Michelin-starred Chef Massimo Bottura to hit high notes at Emirates Palace Italian Opera Dinner

Held at Emirates Palace’s award-winning Mezzaluna Italian restaurant February 8, and presented by the Festival’s partners Acqua Panna and S.Pellegrino, the dinner will pay homage ...
George Calombaris to star at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara and Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

The amiable Masterchef Australia judge will present a ‘Star Struck Cook & Lunch’ at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara on Saturday, February ...
Classical French cuisine genius Christophe Muller to head promotion at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Paul Bocuse protégé will head a promotion at La Mer seafood restaurant, at the five-star Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, from February 10-13. Masterchef Christophe Muller, ...
Voting for Stars Awards finalists begins!

We now have 40 finalists for our 10 hotly-contested Gourmet Abu Dhabi Stars awards – and you can vote for the winners up until December ...
Michelin starred Chinese fine dining guru signs up for Gourmet Abu Dhabi

The International Executive Chef of the highly acclaimed Hakkasan luxury dining chain, Chef Ho Chee Boon, has become the latest global masterchef to sign up ...
Heir apparent to Milan’s famed ‘Il Luogo’ to be hosted at Hilton Abu Dhabi’s BOCCA restaurant

The 35-year-old Fabio Pisani, who has become an heir apparent to the mission of Milan’s famed ‘Il Luogo’ art-cum-fine-dining restaurant has signed up for a ...
The man behind the world’s only Michelin-starred Thai restaurant is bringing his molecular cuisine to the UAE capital

The Masterchef Denmark judging star Henrik Yde-Andersen will head a restaurant promotion at the Pachaylen Thai restaurant, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, from ...
Abu Dhabi to get ‘Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor’ restaurant

Indian celebrity masterchef, entrepreneur and social media phenomenon Sanjeev Kapoor is bringing his super fine dining restaurant concept to the UAE capital. The ‘Food Food’ ...
Three-star Michelin Chef Christopher Kostow to make Arabian debut at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

The three-star Michelin Chef who scooped the James Beard Foundation Award – the US national honours which recognise culinary arts leaders – for ‘Best Chef: ...
Vote now for the emirate's 'Hospitality Oscars'!

Voting for next year's Stars Awards has begun, with 12 hotly-contested accolades up for grabs. These 'Oscars' of the local hospitality industry will be decided ...
We've been named among the world's top six gourmet events by the Sydney Morning Herald!

We’ve been billed as one of the world’s best ‘Big Six’ gourmet events by Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald – the New South Wales metro newspaper ...
Italian culinary maestro Marco Sacco to take hot spot in Abu Dhabi’s leaning tower hotel

Marco Sacco, the Italian masterchef internationally-renowned for balancing Italian cuisine traditions with modern innovations, has signed up for 2014. The culinary maestro, which restaurant-ranking.com says ...
South Korean celebrity chef to bring ‘Gangnam Style’ to Abu Dhabi

Celebrity chef Edward Kwon, the Asian republic's leading culinary personality, has signed up for 2014. Chef Kwon - who's 'on a mission' to globalise Korean ...
Abu Dhabi's first Gary Rhodes restaurant opens

Abu Dhabi's gourmet credentials have gone up a notch with the opening of the Rhodes 44 bridges Western and Arabian cuisines at The St. Regis ...
Chef Khulood Atiq 'serves up' hotel education programme

The UAE's first female celebrity chef is heading an education initiative to encourage the emirate's hotels to embrace traditional cuisine in their F & B ...

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