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WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT CELEBRATES 20th YEAR MILESTONE
Expect an outstanding showcase of international culinary stars, home-grown talents, visiting
personalities and gastronomic experiences in 2016
24 FEBRUARY 2016 (SINGAPORE) – From 28 March to 24 April 2016, the World Gourmet
Summit (WGS) celebrates 20 sumptuous years of fine cuisine, great wines and unique dining
that have made it the region’s most talked about premier food and wine event, catapulting
Singapore to the forefront as a dynamic international culinary hotspot.
The highly anticipated 20th anniversary celebration features a stellar cast of world-class and
Michelin-starred chefs, alongside Singapore’s own culinary talents and international industry
experts and personalities. Diners can expect an exquisite line up of gourmet affairs, events
and exclusive WGS menus by some of Singapore’s most notable dining establishments as
the Awards of Excellence 2016 reveals the top hospitality and culinary stars of the year.
“The last two decades have seen so many changes in Singapore’s food landscape and we
are extremely proud to have contributed to its evolution. Coming into our 20th year is a major
achievement for the World Gourmet Summit, with the real heroes being our local talents who
have made a name for themselves both here in Singapore and abroad,” said Peter A. Knipp,
CEO of PKH Pte Ltd, who manages and curates the World Gourmet Summit event.
“We are proud that Singapore will host World Gourmet Summit for the 20th year running.
Since its inception in 1996, the World Gourmet Summit has helped to raise the bar for
culinary excellence in Singapore, and has played an important role in putting Singapore on
the global food map,’ said Ranita Sundramoorthy, Director of Attractions, Dining and Retail,
Singapore Tourism Board.
Masterchefs and Personalities
While WGS’s 20th year milestone is a showcase of world-class and Michelin-starred chefs,
as well as Singapore’s own culinary stars and international industry experts; it will also see
some of WGS’s esteemed alumni, the most notable being the return of WGS’s first visiting
Masterchef Reto Mathis from St. Moritz in Switzerland.
Among the Michelin-starred chefs are: Yoshinori Ishii, prominent kaiseke chef whose
London-based Japanese restaurant Umu was recently awarded two Michelin stars; one
Michelin-starred Javier Aranda, among the young stars of the Spanish culinary scene;
renowned three Michelin-starred Spanish chef Nacho Manzano of famed Ibérica
Restaurant; the recognised master of super-refined Kyoto style of Japanese cuisine known
as Kyo-ryori, two Michelin-starred Takagi Kazuo; and two Michelin-starred Arnaud Bignon
of renowned The Greenhouse in London’s Mayfair.
Other famous names and familiar faces include Meir Adoni, the leader of the elite cuisine in
Israel; Ireland’s Mark Moriarty, S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015; John See, representing Lee
Kum Kee; Violet Oon, the authority on Peranakan food in Singapore; Ellen Wu, author, chef
and the only Taiwanese professional olive oil taster certified by Italy’s National Organization
of Olive Oil Tasters; the incomparable Chef Wan from Malaysia; Indonesia’s culinary first
lady, Petty Elliott; and Chris Donnellan, who made his mark in Australia cooking up Asian
street food inspired delicacies.
Luxurious Gourmet Events
Celebrating WGS’s 20th year with Japanese, Scottish, French, Spanish, Indian and Asian
cuisines, some of the city’s most notable and award-winning establishments will be hosting
luxurious events and specially crafted dinners, as well as showcasing exclusively created
WGS menus.
Gourmet food lovers can also look forward to getting hands-on tips and culinary insights
presented by the visiting and Singapore’s own Masterchefs through various masterclasses
and workshops.
More WGS Signature Events
WGS 20 Best Chefs, a WGS signature event and Singapore’s premier culinary
symposium and gastronomic collective. Taking place on 16-17 April 2016 at award-
winning multi-concept lifestyle and entertainment destination 1-Altitude, this event will
feature some of the world’s renowned chefs to discuss the latest trending topic
concerning the industry – is local talent receiving the recognition they deserve?
St. Moritz Champagne Topless Club – Singapore Chapter featuring Reto Mathis &
Chris Millar with magnum bottles of bubbly at Stellar at 1-Altitude on 15 April 2016. This
lavish WGS 2016 signature event takes diners on a sumptuous gastronomic journey at
Singapore’s highest restaurant Stellar at 1-Altitude. Guests will savour Chef Mathis’s
renowned truffles and caviar specialties together with some of the world’s most sought
after champagnes.
Open Farm Community (OFC) presents an exclusive 6-course wine dinner – From a
Singapore’s Farm - on 29 March 2016 with natural wine maker Taras Ochota from
Ochota Barrels, South Australia. OFC will serve up dishes that combine fresh ingredients
from its urban garden and horticultural hub, such as Wild Passionfruit and Sugarcane,
paired with exquisite natural wines.
World Gourmet Summit 2016: National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Charity Gala
Dinner on 7 April 2016
Le 3 Mamme Dinner at Forlino on 4 April 2016. An international Masterchefs event
featuring Mrs Giovanna Randone, Mrs Gianna Fossati and Mrs Maria Teresa Biovi -
three matrons from the Liguria region who will descend upon our shores for an Italian
feast. A hearty and homely dinner event that’ll have you falling in love with simple and
rustic Ligurian cuisine.
A Culinary Symphony with Austrian Wines featuring Violet Oon & Lynnette Seah at
National Kitchen on 2 April 2016. This sumptuous dinner brings together Singapore’s
authority on Peranakan food and Associate Concertmaster of SSO & Miele Ambassador.
Chope Presents Timeless 30s on Hong Kong Street (Hong Kong Street - Back
Alley) on 3 April 2016. 28 Hong Kong Street, FOC, Bacchanalia, Vasco and The
Butchers Club get together to present the ultimate back alley block party for one and all.
An event not to be missed, revellers can enjoy fabulous food and cocktails under the
stars.This event is proudly sponsored by CHOPE.
Notable Partnerships
For this 20th anniversary, WGS is happy to announce a new partnership with specialty travel
brand Gourmet Trails™ that offers foodie travellers delectable and authentic gourmet
holidays.
WGS ticket holders are eligible for unique insider exclusives, including:
A lucky draw prize of a Gourmet Trails luxury getaway for two to Tokyo, Japan inclusive
of two-nights’ accommodation, a personal chauffeur and fully-paid omakase dinner at the
world-acclaimed omakase restaurant featured in the documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”
$100 off a private customised trip or $100 off a Gourmet Trails seasonal premium small
group tour
Also for its milestone year, WGS has chosen to support the National Kidney Foundation
(NKF), a charitable organisation providing care for kidney patients and raising public
awareness of kidney disease prevention. With Singapore having one of the highest kidney
failure cases, this support brings life and hope to needy patients.
In celebration of WGS’s first year of partnership with NKF, a Charity Gala Dinner will be held,
which will focus on the theme of "Mindful Eating". During the dinner, an auction will be
carried out and all funds raised donated to NKF. In addition to providing dialysis treatment,
these funds will contribute towards the education and prevention efforts to raise awareness
and curb the rise of kidney diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, which are the
leading causes of kidney failure.
Air France joins in the 20th anniversary celebration as the Official Airline Sponsor of WGS
2016 taking distinguished chefs from around the world on Air France to Singapore for Asia’s
premier gourmet festival. WGS guests will have the opportunity to enter a gastronomy
sweepstake to win a pair of Business Class Air France tickets.
Onboard its flights, Air France strives to create a special moment of well-being for all its
passengers to discover the best of French lifestyle, offering exceptional on-board cuisine and
collaborating with award-winning Michelin-starred chefs for the design of its La Premiere
Suite and Business Class cabins meals. Economy Class passengers can also enjoy new
dining experiences with ‘a la carte meals’ on long-haul flights from Paris for a more
exclusively tailored journey, as an alternative to the standard meals offered.
Information on WGS and all WGS 2016 events is available on
http://www.worldgourmetsummit.com/. All reservations can be made online via reservation
partner Chope through the WGS website.
For more information on or to feature World Gourmet Summit 2016 or any of the related
activities, contact Rachel Chan on [email protected] / 9618 5320 or Karen Heng on
[email protected] / +65 9876 8910.
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About the World Gourmet Summit (www.worldgourmetsummit.com)
The World Gourmet Summit, first launched in 1996, is an international gastronomic festival
organised by À La Carte Productions (a division of Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd).
Now, into its grand milestone 20th year, this annual epicurean festival continues to showcase
the intricate craftsmanship of prestigious chefs and is also an exposition of internationally
acclaimed vintners. Encompassing a series of events like the special themed dinners, it is a
gourmet feast specially crafted for discerning individuals who appreciate fine wines and
gourmet cuisine.
Since 2000, the World Gourmet Summit has been raising funds through its annual Charity
Dinners in support of the Community Chest, the fund-raising arm of the National Council of
Social Service (NCSS). Over the past decade, World Gourmet Summit has raised over S$5
million for over 200 social service programmes, through the generosity of its distinguished
guests through table sales, charity auctions as well as donations.
ORGANISERS
About A La Carte Productions
A La Carte Productions, a division of Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd, is an independently
owned events company, which provides events planning, conceptualisation, and execution
services. In particular, the annual gastronomic experience, World Gourmet Summit, and the
Awards Of Excellence, the leading and most comprehensive F&B platform in Asia, which
recognises and motivates talents to excel in the F&B industry and promotes the appreciation
of dining in Singapore and the region.
About Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd
Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd (PKH) offers a multi-faceted range of services for the food,
beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry. Founded by Peter A Knipp, the multi award-winning
company has grown over the years to include four divisions, encompassing various aspects
of the F&B and hospitality businesses: A La Carte Productions, an events management firm
which provides events planning, conceptualisation, and execution services at the annual
gastronomic extravaganza – World Gourmet Series which includes Awards Of Excellence
(www.wgsawards.com), World Gourmet Summit (www.worldgourmetsummit.com), Gourmet
Abu Dhabi (www.gourmetabudhabi.ae) and Food2Print which publishes Cuisine & Wine Asia
magazine, newsletter at www.asiacuisine.com, weekly e-zines since 1996 and provides
marketing communications consultancy services; Foodservice Consultants Singapore Pte
Ltd, F&B consultancy and kitchen design (www.fscs.com.sg); and Bytes Asia, IT
consultancy.
ANNEX A – MASTERCHEFS AND SPECIAL GUESTS (More to be announced)
International MasterChefs
1. Nacho Manzano
2. Yoshinori Ishii
3. Arnaud Bignon
4. Meir Adoni
5. Chris Donnellan
6. Reto Mathis
7. Javier Aranda
8. Chef Wan
9. Petty Elliot
10. Qian YiBin
11. Mark Moriarty
12. Takagi Kazuo
Special Guest Chefs and Special Guest Personalities
1. Le 3 Mamme
2. Singapore Pastry Alliance
3. Singapore Chef Association (Culinary Team of Singapore)
4. Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia
5. Diego Cabrera
6. Lynnette Seah
7. Ellen Wu
8. Gurpreet Singh Gehdu
9. Hiroshi Inoue
10. Keisuke Matsumoto
11. Patrick Heuberger
12. Patrick Dowling
BEVERAGE PARTNERS DISTRIBUTED BY MOËT HENNESSY DIAGEO
1. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage
2. Hennessy
3. Krug
4. Dom Perignon
EXCLUSIVE CHILLED NON_ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PARTNER
1. S.Pellegrino
2. Acqua Panna
3. SanPellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages
BEVERAGE PARTNERS
1. Asia Wine Network
2. Bottega S.p.A
3. Baron Philippe de Rothschild
4. Top Wines
5. Cantina Marabino
6. Champagne Phillipponat
7. Champagne Barons de Rothschild
8. Crystal Wines
9. Highland Park Whisky
10. Jeroboam
11. La Maison Penet
12. The Italian Wine List
13. Italian Wine Club
14. Peroni
15. Sarment
16. The Straits Wine Company
17. Unique Food and Wine
18. Vinos Exclusivos
ANNEX B – HOSTING ESTABLISHMENTS, VENUE HOSTS & PARTNER
RESTAURANTS
(More to be announced)
Hosting Establishments
1 Mandarin Oriental - Dolce Vita
2 Tong Le Private Dining
3 Odette
4 The Disgruntled Chef at The Club
5 Ding Dong
6 Forlino
7 Stellar @ 1-Altitude
8 Punjab Grill
9 Binomio Restaurant
10 El Tardeo
11 Tamarind Hill
12 Tunglok Signatures @ Orchard Parade Hotel
13 JAAN
Venue Hosts
1. At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy
2. ToTT Store
3. One Farrer Hotel
4. The Fullerton Hotel
5. Tamarind Hill
6. Stellar @ 1 Altitude
7. 1-Altitude Gallery and Bar
8. Forlino
9. The Disgruntled Chef @ The Club
10. Dolce Vita, Mandarin Oriental Singapore
11. Odette Restaurant
12. Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore
13. Binomio
14. Floating Pods, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
15. National Kitchen by Violet Oon @ The National Gallery
16. Miele Gallery
17. The Butchers Club at Tasty Plaza
18. The White Rabbit
19. The Rabbit Hole
Partner Restaurants
1. ALBA 1836 Wine Bar & Restaurant
2. Bacchanalia
3. Blue Lotus Restaurant
4. El Mero Mero
5. Hua Ting Restaurant
6. Le Bistro du Sommelier
7. LeVeL33
8. Lewin Terrace
9. Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant
10. Majestic Restaurant
11. Punjab Grill at Marina Bay Sands
12. Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay
13. Salt Grill & Sky Bar
14. Spruce at Phoenix Park
15. Tamarind Hill
16. Ding Dong
17. Open Farm Community
18. Tippling Club
19. Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore
20. Lokkee
21. The Disgruntled Chef at The Club
22. National Kitchen by Violet Oon at The National Gallery
23. Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare
24. Golden Peony, Conrad Centennial Singapore
25. The Butchers Club
26. 5th Quarter at Hotel Vagabond
27. Morsels
28. SAHA Signature Indian Restaurant & Bar at The National Gallery
29. Terra
30. 13% Gastro & Bar