Singapore to host 19th edition of World Gourmet Summit

Singapore is going to host 19th edition of World Gourmet Summit (WGS) from 6th April to 3rd May 2015.

WSG has always been an illustrious showcase of the world’s masterchefs and gastronomy at its finest.

With an overarching “Gastronomy in Motion” theme, WGS 2015 will feature more than 20 events, including culinary masterclasses, workshops and exclusive dinners.

Notable establishments will host the Epicurean Delights series from 14 to 25 April, featuring sumptuous treats created by visiting masterchefs.

Gastronomes can also savour exclusive WGS menus at partner restaurants from 6 April to 3 May in addition to the core activities.

“Gastronomy in Motion is all about the ever-changing nature of food – how it is prepared and presented, and all the ground-breaking techniques used to design and create unique dishes. This year’s line-up of distinguished and world-renowned personalities clearly demonstrates this progress,” said Peter A. Knipp, CEO of PKH Pte Ltd, which manages and curates the World Gourmet Summit event.

Visiting Personalities

Headlining this year’s stellar cast of international and celebrity masterchefs are the Roca brothers of the fabled three Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Spain; Christophe Muller, the L’Auberge Du Pont de Collognes of the Paul Bocuse Group and the only restaurant in the world to retain its three Michelin-star status for 50 years; two Michelin-starred Chef Tim Raue from Germany; two Michelin-starred Chef Giancarlo Perbellini from Italy; and two Michelin-starred Chef Bruno Oger from France.

Singapore’s own UK-based Cherish Finden, Master Pastry Chef, and 2012 Pastry Chef of the Year (UK), is among the nation’s homegrown culinary stars to blaze a trail in this year’s WGS, together with the Singapore National Culinary Team, current World Champion 2014. Visiting chefs from the Southeast Asian region, Maurice Toh, Somkhuan Wandee and Sombat Kokasumkul will combine their years of culinary experience in modern and creative Chinese and Thai cuisine respectively to produce unique fanfare at Tamarind Hill from 21-24 April.

The event will also have hands-on culinary masterclasses with three Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Muller, “The Street Food Chef” Will Meyrick together with Palm Amatawet, esteemed Japanese masterchef Shinichiro Takagi and Sake Sommelier Hiroshi Ishida, who are representing the Ishikawa Prefecture; and World Chocolate Master Franck Haasnoot alongside esteemed pastry chefs from Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia; to exquisite dinners of Japanese, Scottish, French, Spanish and Asian cuisines.

The 19th edition of WGS will see 22 Partner Restaurants, 8 Hosting Establishments and selected Venue Hosts working towards yet another year of inspired gastronomy.