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Opening ReceptionThe 2009 World Gourmet Summit opens with a bang at this sophisticated event. Thirteen of Singapore’s
f inest establ ishments promise to tantal ise and awe with their array of best recipes, welcoming masterchefs,
vintners, special guests, celebrit ies, and everyone who makes the World Gourmet Summit possible. Thirteen
establ ishments were selected to celebrate the 13th successful years of the World Gourmet Summit.
Date: 19 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Grand Copthorne Water f ront Hote l S ingapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$148.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
WGS Awards PresentationIn 2009, The World Gourmet Summit continues to recognise individuals and establ ishments that have made
signif icant efforts and contributions to provide world-class f ine dining here in our sunny island of Singapore. This
year’s ceremony introduces a record high of eleven new awards to recognise the diversity of the hospital i ty and
food and beverage industries. The award was created as an industry recognit ion programme, to acknowledge
the very best individuals and organisations that have made a difference and a lasting impression.
Date: 25 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Venue: Grand Copthorne Water f ront Hote l S ingapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
WGS Awards ReceptionWidely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the local and regional gastronomy scene, the awards serves as a
benchmark of recognit ion for professionals who have contributed signif icantly to provide world-class f ine
dining experiences . Join us as we recognise the crème de la crème of the food and beverage and hospital i ty
industry at the after-ceremony reception.
Date: 25 Apr i l 2009
Pr ice: 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue: Grand Copthorne Water f ront Hote l S ingapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$88.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .*Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing taxes and charges
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Guiding you on a personal journey to discover your own path to peace, serenity and wellbeingin the sanctuary of Damai. Complete with eleven treatment rooms and wellness facilities.Call +65 6416 7156 or email: [email protected] for your appointment and enquiries.Damai • Grand Hyatt Singapore • 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211
experience peace and wellness.experience damai.
Norwegian Seafood Brunch featuring Champagne DevauxSeafood and champagne always make a perfect couple! And what better way to enjoy the tastiest and freshest
catch from the Norwegian seas and the bubbliest of bubbly from Champagne Devaux than at this special
seafood brunch. Suited for the whole family and fr iends al ike, enjoy great company in the midst of a lush
surrounding coupled with great foods and champagne – sounds l ike a match made in heaven!
Date: 26 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: Ulu Ulu Safar i Restaurant, Night Safar i
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$148.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
WGS Charity DinnerEveryone deserves a wonderful t ime and it ’s only apt that in the midst of al l these celebrations, the World
Gourmet Summit takes t ime to pause and remember those among us who are not that fortunate. This year, the
even continues to serve up f ine cuisine for a good cause at the annual charity dinner. This elegant evening
is held in aid of Community Chest to raise funds for the social service programmes run by the charit ies under
its auspices.
Date: 01 May 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: Grand Hyatt S ingapore
Dress Code: Lounge Sui t (Jacket requi red)
Pr ice: S$10,000 per table of ten or S$5,000 per table of ten
Chill & Grill with ArchipelagoIf champagnes pair well with oysters, won’t beers be the perfect combination for gri l led foods? And isn’t i t just
wonderful that to close this year’s World Gourmet Summit, we are proud to welcome you to chi l l and gri l l with
Archipelago. Enjoy the coolest and smoothest hand-crafted brew alongside the breeziest wind! And be on the
lookout for the off icial l imited edit ion World Gourmet Summit brew!
Date: 02 May 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: Sapphire Pavi l ion, S i loso Beach at Sentosa Is land
Dress Code: Casual
Pr ice: S$128.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 15% sav ings o f f .*Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing taxes and charges
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Guiding you on a personal journey to discover your own path to peace, serenity and wellbeingin the sanctuary of Damai. Complete with eleven treatment rooms and wellness facilities.Call +65 6416 7156 or email: [email protected] for your appointment and enquiries.Damai • Grand Hyatt Singapore • 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211
experience peace and wellness.experience damai.
Spanish Gala DinnerExperience an evening of Spanish grandeur with cul inary virtuosos Alfonso Castel lano, David Muñoz, Sergi
Arola and Oriol Balaguer. For the f irst t ime ever and special ly for the World Gourmet Summit, they wil l
col lectively present a menu that combines popular tradit ions with cul inary creativity to offer guests excit ing
and new f lavours from the f irst course r ight to the last! A del ightful evening to be remembered and it wil l
certainly l inger in your memories, leaving a lasting impression.
Date: 20 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Venue: The Sentosa Resort & Spa
Dress Code: E legant Chic (Jacket requi red)
Pr ice: S$248.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
La Dolce Vita with David RoccoCharming, suave and handsome seems to be the perfect description for the host of Discovery Travel & Living’s
hit television series David Rocco’s Dolce Vita . But a more accurate description would be hit-television producer,
music director, celebrity chef, businessman, author, and recently-acquired role of father to twins. Be prepared
to be swept off your feet by the charismatic ‘Mr Ital ia’ himself , David Rocco as he shares his passion of
leading ‘the sweet l i fe’ at this entertaining celebrity dinner.
Date: 22 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: InterCont inenta l S ingapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$188.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
An Evening of Indulgence with Rougié Foie Gras & Robert Weil WinesHeld at Privé, resident chef Wayne Nish wil l play host to special guest chef Dorin Schuster at this indulgent
dinner. Schuster is the 2007 WGS Awards of Excellence S.Pel legrino Chef of the Year and he is special ly making
this tr ip to Singapore to present a one-night-only event. Look forward to a night f i l led with indulgent del icacy
courtesy of Rougie foie gras paired with the lusciously Riesl ing wines from the award-winning producer,
Robert Weil .
Date: 23 Apr i l 2009
Pr ice: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: Pr ivé
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$188.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
Wildlife Gourmet SafariEver wonder how it feels l ike to enjoy a gourmet meal al l while on a wildl i fe safari? This one-of-a-kind tour
is your answer! It features the cuisine of special guest chef Dorin Schuster and the executive chef of Ulu Ulu
Safari Restaurant, Kelvin Low. If you love food and wildl i fe al l rol led into one, then this is definitely one event
you should not miss!
Date: 24 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 6:30pm to 11:00pm
Venue: S ingapore Zoo
Dess Code: Casual
Pr ice: S$268.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
Iconic Dinner: Cuisine of Heinz Beck with wines from the Consorzio Vino Chianti ClassicoGet ready to savour Italy’s f inest! Presenting Rome’s only three-Michelin-star chef paired alongside one of the
country’s most exquisite wines, this is a cul inary marriage unl ike no other. Chef Heinz Beck’s elegant cuisine
wil l be served together with the superb wines of Chianti Classico. This dinner is truly the epitome of the f inest
gourmet pleasures in l i fe.
Date: 27 Apr i l 2009
Pr ice: 7:30pm (pre-cockta i l ) to 11:00pm
Venue: The St Regis Singapore
Dress Code: E legant Chic (Jacket requi red)
Pr ice: S$628.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
Champagne Devaux Dinner featuring Asian FlavoursNever mind the odd pairing of champagne and Asian flavours, they do say opposites attract! Buckle up and get ready
for a gastronomic showcase of the best cuisines by Swissôtel the Stamford Singapore and Fairmont Singapore. Director
of Kitchens Otto Weibel, Chef de Cuisine André Chiang together with their team of local culinary talents will present a
champagne dinner like no other. Pairing the unpretentious flavours of the Far East with the effervescent premium pour,
this gastronomic coupling will definitely tantalise the most discerning of palates!
Date: 24 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: Swissôte l The Stamford Singapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$188.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
*A l l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing taxes and charges107
Participating Wineries forWorld Gourmet Summit 2009
Chianti Classico Wine Fair & Symposium
La Dolce Vita with David Rocco
Top Wines Pte Ltd 3 Clementi Loop, 3rd Floor, Singapore 125815 Tel: 6468 3866 Fax: 6468 3896 www.topwines.com.sg [email protected]
Awards Reception
An Evening with Surreal Gourmet Bob BlumerOne who bel ieves in non-conforming and does not bel ieve in any cul inary rules, Bob Blumer is the Surreal
Gourmet on Discovery Travel & Living . This special dinner event wil l feature a ‘best-of ’ menu of al l his surreal
gourmet recipes from the hit television series. He promises that none of the dishes wil l taste as they look
– but al l wi l l taste del icious! Spend an evening with the gregarious celebrity chef as he takes you on an
extraordinary gastronomic journey!
Date: 28 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: InterCont inenta l S ingapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$188.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
Norwegian Seafood Dinner with Eu Yan Sang HerbsFeaturing the cuisine of Executive Chinese Chef Sunny Kong and Chinese Sous Chef Hua Kah Wah at
InterContinental Singapore, this seafood dinner captures the essence of the freshness of Norwegian seafood
fused with the curative properties of Eu Yan Sang’s premium herbs. Truly a wholesome dining experience that
nourishes the mind, body and soul!
Date: 29 Apr i l 2009
T ime: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: InterCont inenta l S ingapore
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Pr ice: S$168.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
Le Cordon Bleu Dinner featuring New Culinary DiscoveriesLe Cordon Bleu, the world’s most prestigious cul inary academy, is hosting a special event to guide you through
a tr ip of epicurean del ights and gastronomic discoveries of the Le Cordon Bleu’s heritage. Masterchefs Olivier
Oddos, Arnaud Guerpi l lon and Hervé Boutin, representing Le Cordon Bleu’s cul inary academies in Japan,
Mexico and Austral ia respectively, wil l gladly be your guides.
Date: 30 Apr i l 2009
Pr ice: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: Grand Copthorne Water f ront Hote l S ingapore
Dress Code: E legant Chic (Jacket requi red)
Pr ice: S$168.00
Ci t ibank cardmembers en joy 10% sav ings o f f .
Chianti Classico Wine Fair & Symposium
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Emcee
DARRYL DAVID
Moderator, W ine Masterc lasses & V intner Dinners
DR N K YONG
Master of W ine
LISA PEROTTI-BROWN
Thank You
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Official Lifestyle Champagne Partner
Official Fine Writing Instrument
Official Lifestyle Channel
Official Radio Station
Official Coffee
Official Home Kitchen Appliance
Official High Society Publication
Official High Society Publication (Chinese)
Official Publicist
National Tourist Office of Spain
Official Still & Sparkling Mineral Waters
Official Gastronomy Partner
Norwegian Seafood Export Council
Official Seafood Provider
Madrid Tourism Board
Official Gourmet Purveyor
Official Events Support Provider
The co-organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank all partners and supporters for their continued efforts and contributions to the World Gourmet Summit 2009.
LIfESTyLE PARTNERS
PRIMARy PARTNERS
LUXURy PARTNER
PRESENTING PARTNER
PUBLICATION PARTNERS
Partners
Official Wine Glass
Official Juice
Official Spirits Partner
Official Wine Consultants
Official Pastry Decoration
Premium Chinaware Partner
Distributed by Fieldcrest
Official Dairy Partner
Premium Sparkling Fruit Beverage
Premium Foie Gras Partner
Official Beer
Tea Partner Official Premium Herbs
Official Chocolate
Premium Wine Accessories
Official Supplier for Chef’s Apparel
Official Knife
Official Wine Partner for Opening Reception
Official Wine Partner for Iconic Dinner: Cuisine of Heinz Beck with wines from the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, Chianti
Classico Wine Fair & Symposium
Official Wine Partner for La Dolce Vita with David Rocco
& WGS Awards Reception
Official Wine Partner for Le Cordon Bleu Dinner &
Chill & Grill with Archipelago
Official Wine Partner for Norwegian Seafood Dinner
with Eu Yan Sang Herbs
Official Wine Partner for An Evening of Indulgence with
Rougié Foie Gras & Robert Weil Wines
Official Wine Partner for WGS Press Conference & Wildlife Gourmet Safari
Official Venue Host for Opening Reception,
Opening Press Conference, Le Cordon Bleu Dinner &
WGS Awards Presentation & Reception
Official Venue Host for WGS Charity Dinner
Official Venue Host for Spanish
Gala Dinner
Official Venue Host for Iconic Dinner: Cuisine of Heinz Beck with wines from the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico,
Chianti Classico Wine Fair & Symposium
Official Venue Host for Champagne Devaux
Dinner featuring Asian Flavours
Official Venue Host for Norwegian Seafood
Brunch featuring Champagne Devaux
Official Venue Host for World Gourmet Summit & Awards of Excellence
Press Conference
Official Venue Host for Wildlife Gourmet Safari
Official Venue Host for Discovery Travel & Living Celebrity
Dinners, Cocktails All-Stars Master Mixologists & Norwegian Seafood Dinner with Eu Yan Sang Herbs
Official Venue Host for Chill & Grill
with Archipelago
Official Venue Host for An Evening of
Indulgence with Rougié Foie Gras
& Robert Weil Wines
PARTNERS
HOSPITALITy PARTNERS
WINE PARTNERS
Held In:
www.worldgourmetsummit.comwww.wgsawards.com
Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd7 Jalan Kilang, Fifth Floor Singapore 159407
Tel: (65) 6270 1254 Fax: (65) 6270 1763E-mail: [email protected]
Jointly Organised By:
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