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World Gourmet Summit 2011 ends with an exclusive dinner with a match that would never be seen elsewhere. Pairing the cuisine of three-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard and the Louis Roederer Cristal champagnes, guests were amazed by the extraordinary combination that would be remembered for a long time to come.

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As the World Gourmet Summit draws to a close, we celebrate with a brunch at the newly-opened LeVel33 at Marina Bay Financial Centre. With an array of Australian premium meats from Meat & Livestock Australia, our partners, chefs and guests enjoyed a leisurely afternoon amid a great view of Marina Bay.

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Paired with the cooking of two-Michelin-starred chef Nobert Niederkofler, it was another perfect example of marriage between cuisine and wine. From the award winning establishment of Hotel Rosa Alpina, guests unwind and enjoy a relaxing Saturday night with one of France’s most famous wine.

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Celebrating the best of British gastronomy with the help of the very talented and celebrated Chef Andrew Turner proved to be an evening to be remembered. This dinner which featured some of the best ingredients done in Chef Turner’s inimitable British flair had many guests sing praises for it. The culinary institution of At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy also took the opportunity to present five chefs with their GlobalChef Award. It was an evening made successful and memorable by Chef Turner, Indoguna and Grand Hyatt Singapore.

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Laurence Feraud, the most prominent female winemaker of the appellation in France was here for the World Gourmet Summit Domaine De Pagau masterclass. Displaying the most majestic and robust Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, this sold-out wine event is already the talk of the town.

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Two divas sharing the stage may quite possibly be an impossible task but two pastry divas sharing the kitchen is another story altogether. These two pastry extraordinaires, one of them is Singapore’s best while the other is the world’s best, assisted one another and laughed with the audiences all the way through their masterclass. They are, of course, the very talented chefs Janice Wong and Rosio Sanchez respectively.

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All the way from Ireland, two-Michelin-starred chef Kevin Thornton gave his guests at a sneak peek at the works behind his restaurant, Thornton’s. The mix between food and entertainment remains at its peak with the last masterclass at the Miele Gallery.

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An undying lust for red meat haunts many a gourmand but as sinful as it may be, that sheer enjoyment and pleasure of savouring that luscious and juicy piece of red meat, perfectly seared or braised, can be quite the epitome of enjoying the good life. Meat & Livestock Australia partnered with Chef Pung Lu Tin to present

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Right after the induction ceremony, guests are joined by a panel of winemakers for a dinner featuring Chinese cuisine of Yan Ting’s executive chef Law Yip Lam. Paired with an impressive 14 wines, guests were spoilt for choice in this divine dinner that was worthy of praise.

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Witness this spectacular induction ceremony as leading wines from Association de Grands Crus Classés Saint-Émilion are presented to six inductees, each bringing with them a wealth of experience and knowledge.

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His restaurant venture may be simply called Mr Wilson but to his throngs of culinary fans, he’s none other than the three chefs hats Chef Paul Wilson. With a commanding presence, Chef Wilson presented a masterclass unlike any other, complete with culinary concoctions of delectable proportions.

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Not enough being the founder of Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Michael Ginor is also a celebrated chef known for his exquisite cuisine which, of course, is more than just foie gras. Having been a part of World Gourmet Summit for many years now, Chef Ginor is back once again this year with even more exciting culinary adventures.

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One of the few female chefs to receive three-Michelin-stars, Chef Luisa Valazza’s cooking was one that won over everyone with its simplicity and flavourful taste. The self-taught chef not only conducted a masterclass but guests at the Miele Gallery had the privilege to taste one of Italy’s leading female chef’s cuisine. Bon appetito!

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In recent years, British chefs have been making waves worldwide, from Heston Blumenthal, Marco Pierre White, Claude Bosi to one of the masterchefs for World Gourmet Summit this year, Andrew Turner. Chef Turner is here on our sunny island to showcase to all gourmands that it is truly more than just fish and chips and steak and kidney pie when it comes to British cuisine.

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They say cuisine and wine bridge the gap between cultures and nations and none more so than the Araujo Estate Wine Dinner Featuring The Cuisine Of Kevin Thornton. Led by two passionate vintners, Bart and Daphne Araujo, Araujo Estate comes from Napa Valley in United States and two-Michelin-starred Chef Kevin Thornton hails from across the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland. In this one-night-only dinner, Araujo Estate and Chef Thornton brings together a dining experience unlike any other.

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Presenting the gastronomic treat from Chef Michael Ginor, guests were treated to a delicious six-course meal. Guests include members of the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or Singapore and not only were there good food; they had a ball of time watching how a champagne bottle can be opened with a sabre.

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A one-of-a-kind experience combining golf, exquisite cuisine from top restaurants and fine wine from renowned wineries of the Association de Grands Crus Classés Saint-Émilion. In addition, the wine owners mingled with participants at the food stations as players made their way across the course.

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Headed by two very passionate winemakers, Bart and Daphne Araujo, Araujo Estate is located in the northeastern part of Napa Valley where its Eisele Vineyard is regarded as one of the most respected Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the region. At this tasting, the Araujos shared some of their best vintages.

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Three-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Ménard returns with a masterclass that breathes creativity. Fresh from a successful stint from Gourmet Abu Dhabi, students from At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy and guests had a glimpse and taste at the chef’s culinary goodness.

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Guests got to learn the skills from One-Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler in this culinary workshop. They had a wonderful time cooking and also tasting their own creations. Paired with Ayden wines, the meal was one of satisfaction.

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No dinner epitomises the essence of dining as apt as the Rachel Allen Celebrity Dinner – it featured sensational cuisine paired with exceptional wines and all rounded up with unforgettable entertainment and fun. The grand ballroom of Conrad Centennial Singapore was bedecked in shades of red and crimson to mimic an atmosphere similar to a French boudoir where elegance, sophistication and good taste reign supreme. All true to what was exhibited at this truly memorable celebrity dinner, brought together beautifully by the personable Rachel Allen and the team at Conrad Centennial Singapore.

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After travelling Europe’s robust pastry scene, Chef Rosio Sanchez from the World’s Number 1 restaurant, Noma, showcases her sophisticated creations. See how she transforms simple ingredients into exquisite work of art.

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Korean chef Yim Jung Sik loves a challenge. Learning the intricacies of Western cooking and incorporating into New Korean cuisine, he has managed to maintain the traditional Korean philosophy through food.

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Have you seen a Japanese chef cooking Chinese cuisine before? Chef Yuji Wakiya does what most Japanese chef does not. Not only is he a charitable chef but also a fantastic culinary educator to his students as well.

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One-Michelin-starred chef Serge Vieira internationally recognised for his contribution and has demonstrated his culinary art all over the world. The rising star of French gastronomy cooks up three dishes while the guests waited patiently to savour the delights.

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One-Michelin-starred chef Serge Vieira presents his cuisine in a dinner like no other. With a main ingredient of foie gras from Rougie by Classic Fine Foods, comes a dinner filled with fascination and elegance held at the St Regis Singapore.

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Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm representative Dr. Katharina Prüm makes her way down to the little red dot to give an interesting tasting session. Not only did guests get to taste the delicious wines, they also got to chat with the winemaker and have their burning questions answered.

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She’s a familiar face from television and it’s no wonder her fans come in the throngs to her culinary masterclass at the Singapore Tourism Board Auditorium. Well, she’s none other than the affable Rachel Allen who not only showcased sensational creations from her cookbooks but also interacted and made friends with guests who attended the class.

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Just the night before, a host of guests were impressed by the wondrous pairing of Chinese herbs and Indian cuisine by the very talented Chef Manish Mehrotra. Then, on a Tuesday morning at the Singapore Tourism Board Auditorium, Chef Mehrotra impressed another set of audience who learnt that it is possible to turn Chinese wolfberries into chutney.

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One of the first events to be sold out for this year’s World Gourmet Summit, everyone gathered at the newly-opened Gaia Ristorante & Bar for a spectacular seven-course meal by three-Michelin-starred chef Luisa Valazza. A self-taught chef who changed her career path after meeting her husband, Angelo Valazza, guests had the chance to taste some of the finest ingredients from Piedmont, Italy.

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Chinese herbs, Indian cuisine – how peculiar a pairing it may be but Eu Yan Sang and Chef Manish Mehrotra proved everyone wrong, even the most sceptical of sceptics, at the Eu Yan Sang Dinner featuring Cuisine of Manish Mehrotra. As Joanna Wong, Eu Yan Sang’s general manager for brand management and corporate communication, put it, “We’re marrying two of the world’s oldest cultures through food tonight.” Indeed.

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Pio Cesare was founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio. He was one of the first wine producers that believe in the potential and quality of Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera. In one of the most popular wine tasting event of World Gourmet Summit, this was an interactive and interesting tasting session.

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An invitation only event, it was party night for our chefs and partners of World Gourmet Summit as they unwind with drinks at One-Altitude. With a view like no other of the whole of Singapore, boogie the night away as we are half-way through this gourmet festival.

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For many years now, one Sunday that falls in between the World Gourmet Summit will always be one that many guests look forward to and this year, it’s no different. But it’s no ordinary Sunday, it usually is the Sunday which has a champagne and seafood brunch taking place. In 2011, bringing the most quality and freshest seafood from the cold, clear waters of Norway (all courtesy of the Norwegian Seafood Export Council), we marry these morsels of delectable delights with the best bubblies from Champagne Louis Roederer. Really, what more could you ask for? Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Champagne Louis Roederer Brunch featuring Norwegian Seafood.

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To mark the 15th anniversary of World Gourmet Summit, a special gala dinner was held at the Capella Singapore ballroom. The first chef that was invited to World Gourmet Summit 14 years ago, Two Chef Hats Dietmar Sawyere, made a much awaited return and presented a six-course dinner to commemorate this remarkable milestone.

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An exclusive session of with wine specialist James Halliday, this session features an iconic Australian grape variety, Shiraz. Twelve exquisite vintages were featured and led by James Halliday himself; guests got many of their questions answered.

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If you have a culinary thing for poultry and eggs, then you won’t want to miss this special one-off culinary workshop on the best poultry ingredients courtesy of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council. Chef Chintan Pandya of Yantra showcased delectable dishes with Indian influence featuring the best poultry ingredients from USA.

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Nothing is more worth it than attending celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson’s culinary masterclass on a rainy Saturday morning. Here for this year’s World Gourmet Summit and hosted by Chef Christopher Millar at Stellar, Chef Worrall Thompson is the face of British gastronomy having presented numerous cooking shows on British television. He has also written countless cookbooks and at his culinary masterclass at the new campus of At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, he even autographed some for his guests.

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First was the Spanish Gala Dinner where the Spanish cuisine took the limelight, this time, the wines from Domaine de Chevalier takes the stage and commands the attention. Chef Ramon Frexia and Chef David Munoz teams up again in this wine dinner and the pairing of the food and wine was flawless.

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Olivier Bernard, winemaker of Domaine de Chevalier comes all the way from France. Accompanied by Dr N K Yong and Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, consultants for World Gourmet Summit, they were given a tour of this vineyard through their taste buds with what is probably known as the best white wine in Bordeaux.

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When one-Michelin-starred Chef David Muñoz first came to Singapore two years ago, he was yet to be awarded the Michelin-star, it was the first time Singaporeans had heard of him and his culinary ingenuity and his culinary masterclass was co-conducted with a fellow Spanish chef. Fast forward to today, two years on, Singaporeans go crazy for his Chinese-inspired Spanish cuisine and he’s now the conductor of his own culinary workshop at the At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. Things may be a little different now but a few things never changed – he’s still as humble as ever and his culinary ingenuity never wavers.

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Two Chefs Hat Dietmar Sawyere have worked at many exclusive hotels and restaurants. Incorporating exotic flavours and ingredients to his cuisine, the award winning chef have gain lots of recognition with his innovation and expertise. In this intimate session, guests shared cooking tips with the chef himself and also shared a few laughs. Lunch was served by the chef himself and it was a wonderful afternoon spend in the Miele Gallery.

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Giving back to the community comes in many different ways. Over the past decade, over three million dollars have been raised for Community Chest, the fund-raising arm of the Natioanl Council of Social Service (NCSS) and this year is no exception. Graced by the presence of Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament, experience the gourmet extravagance that includes chef, vintners and some very special guests from around the world.

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As the lights dimmed and the guests entered the hall, there was an air of eagerness as everyone looked forward to find out what’s in-store in the Leica Food Photography Workshop. Headed by famed photographer, Wayne Umehara, guests not only picked up essential tips on food photography, they also managed to obtain some valuable secrets and techniques on achieving that perfect food shot.

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Pan-Asian cuisine has never been so beneficial. Chef Manish Mehrotra from Indian Accent in New Delhi combines the techniques of Indian cooking with the ingredients of Chinese herbs by Eu Yan Sang. In the comforts of the Miele Gallery, the award winning chef showcased the different variations that one can explore with the many possibilities of gastronomy.

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Having grown up with an inclination towards the culinary craft, it’s no wonder that Chef Brent Savage is a two chefs hats honouree today. His restaurant, Bentley Restaurant & Bar, is one of Sydney’s best and hosted by Tippling Club during his time here at the World Gourmet Summit, Chef Savage presented a culinary masterclass to a group of keen culinarians-to-be at the Singapore Tourism Board Auditorium. With a touch of modern European in his cuisine coupled with his culinary ingenuity and the best Australian ingredients, it sure was one masterclass no one wants to miss!

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From buzzing in the kitchen to receiving compliments from around the room, Chef Tam Kwok Fung was kept busy all night long. Combining tradition and modernity, guests enjoyed the wine pairings from the Weingut Markus Molitor wines as much as they did with the food. Handshakes aplenty, the six-course wine dinner ended with a resounding success!

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So what’s better than a dinner made up of the immaculate pairing of fine cuisine and wine? How about a celebrity dinner headed by the very affable Korean culinary superstar, Chef Edward Kwon coupled with the wondrous performance of the Drumcat and the dreamy, romantic setting of Conrad Centennial Singapore’s ballroom? What you have laid perfectly for your enjoyment is, ladies and gentlemen, the World Gourmet Summit’s Edward Kwon Celebrity Dinner.

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All the way from Germany, Weingut Markus Molitor Wine Masterclass is the first wine event for this year’s World Gourmet Summit. Leonardo Notto, representative of the vineyard in Singapore and Lisa-Perrotti Brown MW took the participants through a round of wine tasting that only a connoisseur could. Seven wines from the vineyard were featured in this session with participants savouring every drop of these delicious wines.

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Salmon, cod and halibut – sounds pretty normal fishes but wait till they’re from Norway and you’ll be amazed by the quality this country famous for its northern lights produces. The Norwegian Seafood Export Council with the help of Bocuse d’Argent 2009, Chef Jonas Lundgren, presented an afternoon of culinary workshop to a packed auditorium at the At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. A little slicing there, a little deboning here and we’re good to go. Herewith, the Norwegian Seafood Culinary Workshop.

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A man of stature who commands a certain presence wherever he goes, that’s the very talented culinary extraordinaire Chef Shinichiro Takagi. Commanding the attention of his students at his culinary workshop at the At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Chef Takagi got all that he sought as the students not only managed to emulate his culinary skills but they’ve also created for themselves dishes fit to be served at his restaurant for a luncheon paired with wines courtesy of Ayden Wines.

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It was an evening that celebrated all things Spanish, from its extraordinary cuisine to its exquisite wines all courtesy of some of the country’s best culinary magicians and wineries. Two-Michelin-starred Chef Ramón Freixa and one-Michelin-starred Chef David Muñoz along with Bodegas Torres and Juvé Y Camps presented a sensational dinner graced by His Excellency Ambassador Antonio Sanchez Jara and a host of esteemed guests.

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A Japanese chef based in France, one Michelin-starred chef Keisuke Matsushima acquired his skills from many French chefs. His cuisine consist of local and southern France ingredients, and with the help of a translator, Chef Matsushima showed us his meticulous side and the meaning of perfection.

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Korea’s very own celebrity chef Edward Kwon’s first foray into the World Gourmet Summit is off to a good start! A Korean chef that specialises in European cuisine, Chef Kwon showed off his interpretation using traditional Korean ingredients with modern flavours. Participants of his culinary masterclass held at the Singapore Tourism Board auditorium were kept entertained as they watched this animated chef strut his magic.

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Creating the perfect match of Chinese traditional medicine in food, participants at the first masterclass of the World Gourmet Summit were treated to feast for their eyes! Held at the Singapore Tourism Board, executive Chinese chef of City of Dreams in Macau, China, Chef Tam showed off his skills and the perfect example of staying true to one’s root. Using the herbs from Eu Yan Sang, see how Chef Tam creates his dishes of tradition and modesty to perfection.

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The 15th instalment of the World Gourmet Summit officially opens with a rousing reception. Held at Marina Bay Sands, masterchefs, partners and guests worldwide were welcomed in a spectacular display of food and wine galore. Prepared by this year’s hosting chefs the opening reception was off to an energetic start. Let’s begin with 14 days of gourmet pleasure and cave in to your indulgences!

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If the press conference of this year’s 15th anniversary celebration of the World Gourmet Summit (WGS) was any indication, it is safe to say guests attending the annual gourmet extravaganza have a lot to look forward to. Unlike press conference of past years, this year’s edition saw the summit adopting a bistro concept – Peter A Knipp (organiser of WGS), Han Kwee Juan (Citibank’s managing director and head of credit payment products) and the event’s emcee, Darryl David sat together on a coffee table on stage discussing what will be happening for the next two weeks. Invited masterchefs from all over the world were also invited on stage and ladies and gentlemen, this is the beginning of 15 years of World Gourmet Summit.