No one can do without food. It is important that the menu is interesting, useful and diverse. I always want to try something new, to pamper the taste buds with non-standard dishes. Planninganother vacation, you can visit the countries where gastronomic festivals are held during this period. You will be able not only to see the sights, but also to enjoy the exquisite cuisine prepared by real pros of their craft. Such a journey remainsin memory forever.
St. Moritz Food Festival
Switzerland is famous not only for clean air, eco-friendly products, cheeses and the Alps. In St. Moritz , a gastronomic festival is held in the last week of January. The event, despite the sub-zero temperatures, turns out to be warm and light. Every dayis instantly imbued with an amazing atmosphere.
The food festival is unusual in that most of the dishes for it are prepared by Michelin chefs. The dishes are distinguished by sophistication, incredible taste and original design. Everyone will find a suitable option for themselvesand will be able to satisfy gastronomic needs. Separately, chefs prepare dishes for vegetarians.
In addition to tasting a variety of delicacies, you can ask questions to real pros. Michelin chefs are happy to answer them, demonstratetheir skills, conduct workshops, share their knowledge. Such events are free, gather a huge audience.
Bocuse d’Or Competition
In France, in the city of Lyon, every January, a prestigious international competition of haute cuisine is organized, called Bocuse d’Or. It has been held annually since 1987. Its preparation takes place in advance. For 1.5 years, a special commission selects 24 people from 63 articlesof the wound. They are given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and receive high praise from the jury and those who came to taste gastronomic delights.
The task of each participant of the competition is to prepare two dishes – meat and fish. The task is given 5 hours, after which the jury members and ordinary people try delicacies, make their assessment.
The winner of the competition receives a golden statuette and the title of the best chef of 5 continents.
Gourmet Abu Dhabi Food Festival
The United ArabEmirates is famous for its architecture, incredible desert tours on expensive jeeps and huge shopping centers. Guests of Abu Dhabi in February can visit an interactive gastronomic festival.
The event is held in a non-standard manner. Visitors are waiting for:
● numerous master classes of top chefs specializing in cooking;
● interactive cooking shows;
● breakfasts, lunches, dinners with guest stars;
● an abundance of food.
The food festival in Abu Dhabi lasts 2 weeks. During this time, the festival is visited by tens of thousands of tourists. The program of the event is rich, you will be able to taste hundreds of dishes of local, Asian, European cuisine. When attending master classes, you can learn how to cook salads, soups, cakes, halva and other delights.
World Gourmet Summit in Singapore
When planning a vacation in April, it makes sense to visit Singapore. At this time, the World Gourmet Summit is held. The event has been held for 18 years. Organized by restaurant critic and top chef Peter Knipp, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The event is attended by well-known chefs from North America, Asia, the EU. You can also meet sommeliers, specialists in the restaurant business. They demonstrate their skills at the festival, surprising guests with exquisite dishes of different kategorii.
The festival is visited not only by tourists. Among the guests you can see restaurant critics, hotel owners. Participants delight them with masterpieces of culinary art. You can try different dishes that will satisfy even the most fastidious gourmets.
FesTiwal Taste of Chicago
Being in the United States in July, it is worth popping into Chicago. In hunger, a summer food festival is held, which gathers a huge audience. Dishes of local, European and Asian cuisine are prepared for guests by chefs from large cities in the United States.
You will be ableto pick up various dishes, participate in master classes, evaluate the cooking of masters of their craft and write down recipes. It is worth coming to the event early, because the dishes are quickly sold out. Masterpieces from eminent chefs can sometimes be tasted for free. Tastingsare not uncommon, but most often food has to be paid. The cost is symbolic, which allows you to taste dozens of dishes, keeping within a small budget.
Gastronomic event Flemish Food Fest
At the end of July in Belgium, in the city of Ghent,I hold a non-standard food festival. It is organized in the format of a classic picnic. At the same time, guests do not need to bring food with them. Dishes will be prepared by top chefs in Belgium and Europe.
The idea of holding a food festival came to the mind of 3 Belgian chefsram. Thanks to good media coverage, the event gathered an impressive audience in the first year, and later became a local attraction. Now tens of thousands of tourists come to it. Locals also love the festival. It is especially liked by children, who with great pleasure eat sweets and delicious desserts.
The event is held in an abandoned warehouse pavilion. The organizers monitor the order and prevent theft. The atmosphere is friendly. Chefs from dozens of countriesare demonstrating their skills, and restaurateurs are looking for real talent among newcomers.
Tourists can just enjoy the local flavor and good food. Everyone will be able to relax, gain impressions and ask recipes from chefs to cook their favorite dishes at home, surprising relatives and friends with their skill.
Danish MAD
At the end of august, a food festival called MAD is held in Copenhagen. The inspirer and main organizer of the festival is the chef and owner of the Noma restaurant Rene Redzepi. The event lasts 2 weeks. The program is rich and diverse.
To entertainguests, popular restaurateurs, critics, designers, chefs, artists are invited. They not only participate in the preparation of various dishes, but also conduct author’s master classes. You can ask them questions, ask for a recipe.
The festivalhas a warm atmosphere. Invited guests can show their skills, share the secrets of cooking complex dishes. Tourists are invited to taste delicious dishes.
