Margaret River Gourmet Escape |
International chef Sat Bains, whose Nottingham restaurant has two Michelin stars, acclaimed British writer and critic AA Gill, and Australian-based celebrity chefs Matt Moran, Neil Perry, George Calombaris, Tetsuya Wakuda and Peter Gilmore are among latest names to attend the festival.
Singapore-based Master of Wine, Lisa Perrotti-Brown and Nick
Stock, one of Australia's
most respected wine critics, will also appear.
The world-class line up already includes Heston Blumenthal, owner of the famous Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal restaurants in the United Kingdom, and Rene Redzepi, chef and owner at world number one restaurant Noma, in Demark. Australian names also already announced include Justin North of Becasse in Sydney, Perth star Matt Stone of Greenhouse in Perth and Dany Angove of Leeuwin Estate Winery in Margaret River.
A range of events will be held over the four days including:
- Gourmet
Village. The village will
be the heart of the festival, set in the iconic Leeuwin Estate. The
aforementioned chefs in addition to 20 other Australian food and wine stars
will appear here across the weekend in locally themed demonstrations,
Q&A's, panel discussions and masterclasses. The village will be a vibrant hub
with more than 100 WA-based premium exhibitors, local vineyards, gourmet
producers, pop up restaurants and more.
- Satellite Events. A host of these events will be on offer
so visitors can craft their own culinary adventure. Event menus will highlight
the exquisite flavours of the local produce with creative and passionate
interpretations by the hosting celebrity chefs and wine connoisseurs.
- Heston Icon Event. An exclusive collaboration by Australia's
three leading chefs, Peter Gilmore from Quay, Neil Perry from Rockpool and
Tetsuya Wakuda from Tetsuya's. The Margaret River Gourmet Escape in its
inaugural year is honouring Heston Blumenthal for his creative and gastronomic
contribution to the
industry. Guests will delight in this star studded affair at Voyager Estate sharing their superior dining experience with the honoured guest. Tickets are limited for this truly one off event.
industry. Guests will delight in this star studded affair at Voyager Estate sharing their superior dining experience with the honoured guest. Tickets are limited for this truly one off event.
- Gourmet
Beach BBQ. Set to take
place at Smiths Beach, one of the region's most picturesque locations,
favourite Australian chefs including Matt Moran and Matt Stone are just two
celebrities in an exciting line up to make guest appearances here. This unique
experience will reflect the laid back sophistication of the South West region.
- Leeuwin Estate Winery Restaurant is thrilled to present an
intimate dinner affair with international guest AA Gill and George
Calombaris.
- Attracting true appreciators of wine to the festival is Singapore based
Master of Wine Lisa Perotti-Brown and Australian based wine guru Nick Stock.
Sharing their taste for the Margaret River Region and Western Australian wines
they will host masterclasses at the Gourmet Traveller Wine Theatre in the Gourmet Village.
Next to its reputation for exceptional food and wine, the Margaret River
region boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches, spectacular tall tree
forests, cave systems, incredible surfing, whale watching and wildflower
seasons, making it an extraordinary holiday destination for visitors from Australia and
around the world. It's one of many extraordinary destinations in Australia's
south west for visitors to the region to explore.
Margaret River is a three hour drive south of Perth,
with domestic flights from Perth
to Busselton providing air access to the region. International flights operate
to Perth Airport,
connecting travellers to over 50 destinations around Australia and overseas.
Margaret River Gourmet Escape is supported by the Western
Australian State Government through Eventscorp's Regional Events Program which
is funded by Royalties for Regions. Eventscorp is the events division of
Tourism Western Australia.
Brand Events Australia, a subsidiary of global event
management company Brand Events, run Margaret River Gourmet Escape.
Margaret River Gourmet Escape |
Singapore Airlines is the international airline partner.
More talent and events are set to be announced - visit gourmetescape.com.au
for more details.
For more information on holidaying in Western Australia, visit westernaustralia.com.
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