GOURMET HEAVEN
Business Today India|August 04, 2024
CURATED FOOD FESTIVALS FEATURING WORLD-FAMOUS CHEFS MAKE GOURMET EXPERIENCES MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ENTHUSIASTS
RAAJ SANGHVI
GOURMET HEAVEN

In the past decade, the culinary world has experienced a seismic shift with the rise of gourmet festivals, redefining how we celebrate and appreciate food. Gone are the days when food festivals were modest, local affairs organised as community events. Today, gourmet festivals are grand global events held annually in glamorous locations, attracting the crème de la crème of the culinary world.

These festivals are meticulously curated events showcasing high-end gastronomy. Typically lasting a week, they feature star-studded line-ups of world famous chefs like Massimo Bottura, René Redzepi, and Alain Passard. They involve masterclasses, wine tastings, panel discussions, exhibitions, documentary screenings, foraging trips, after-parties, and of course delicious food. Held in stunning locations such as St Moritz, Rovinj, Udine, Cairo, Brunico, and Tulum, gourmet festivals attract sophisticated foodies seeking unique experiences and bragging rights. Interestingly, it’s often easier and more affordable for culinary enthusiasts to enjoy their favourite chefs’ creations at these events, as they are subsidised by sponsors, eliminating the need to secure reservations at Michelin-starred restaurants.

Want to mingle with the culinary elite at a top gourmet festival? Here are three you should have on your radar:

CARE’S

LOCATION: Brunico, Italy

TICKETS: Can be purchased online on care-s.it.

COST: €100-250 for individual dinners

MONTH: February-March

USP: Haute cuisine on the ski slopes of the Dolomite Alps

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