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WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT CELEBRATES 20th YEAR MILESTONE

Expect an outstanding showcase of international culinary stars, home-grown talents, visiting

personalities and gastronomic experiences in 2016

24 FEBRUARY 2016 (SINGAPORE) – From 28 March to 24 April 2016, the World Gourmet

Summit (WGS) celebrates 20 sumptuous years of fine cuisine, great wines and unique dining

that have made it the region’s most talked about premier food and wine event, catapulting

Singapore to the forefront as a dynamic international culinary hotspot.

The highly anticipated 20th anniversary celebration features a stellar cast of world-class and

Michelin-starred chefs, alongside Singapore’s own culinary talents and international industry

experts and personalities. Diners can expect an exquisite line up of gourmet affairs, events

and exclusive WGS menus by some of Singapore’s most notable dining establishments as

the Awards of Excellence 2016 reveals the top hospitality and culinary stars of the year.

“The last two decades have seen so many changes in Singapore’s food landscape and we

are extremely proud to have contributed to its evolution. Coming into our 20th year is a major

achievement for the World Gourmet Summit, with the real heroes being our local talents who

have made a name for themselves both here in Singapore and abroad,” said Peter A. Knipp,

CEO of PKH Pte Ltd, who manages and curates the World Gourmet Summit event.

“We are proud that Singapore will host World Gourmet Summit for the 20th year running.

Since its inception in 1996, the World Gourmet Summit has helped to raise the bar for

culinary excellence in Singapore, and has played an important role in putting Singapore on

the global food map,’ said Ranita Sundramoorthy, Director of Attractions, Dining and Retail,

Singapore Tourism Board.

Masterchefs and Personalities

While WGS’s 20th year milestone is a showcase of world-class and Michelin-starred chefs,

as well as Singapore’s own culinary stars and international industry experts; it will also see

some of WGS’s esteemed alumni, the most notable being the return of WGS’s first visiting

Masterchef Reto Mathis from St. Moritz in Switzerland.

Among the Michelin-starred chefs are: Yoshinori Ishii, prominent kaiseke chef whose

London-based Japanese restaurant Umu was recently awarded two Michelin stars; one

Michelin-starred Javier Aranda, among the young stars of the Spanish culinary scene;

renowned three Michelin-starred Spanish chef Nacho Manzano of famed Ibérica

Restaurant; the recognised master of super-refined Kyoto style of Japanese cuisine known

as Kyo-ryori, two Michelin-starred Takagi Kazuo; and two Michelin-starred Arnaud Bignon

of renowned The Greenhouse in London’s Mayfair.

Other famous names and familiar faces include Meir Adoni, the leader of the elite cuisine in

Israel; Ireland’s Mark Moriarty, S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015; John See, representing Lee

Kum Kee; Violet Oon, the authority on Peranakan food in Singapore; Ellen Wu, author, chef

and the only Taiwanese professional olive oil taster certified by Italy’s National Organization

of Olive Oil Tasters; the incomparable Chef Wan from Malaysia; Indonesia’s culinary first

lady, Petty Elliott; and Chris Donnellan, who made his mark in Australia cooking up Asian

street food inspired delicacies.

Luxurious Gourmet Events

Celebrating WGS’s 20th year with Japanese, Scottish, French, Spanish, Indian and Asian

cuisines, some of the city’s most notable and award-winning establishments will be hosting

luxurious events and specially crafted dinners, as well as showcasing exclusively created

WGS menus.

Gourmet food lovers can also look forward to getting hands-on tips and culinary insights

presented by the visiting and Singapore’s own Masterchefs through various masterclasses

and workshops.

More WGS Signature Events

WGS 20 Best Chefs, a WGS signature event and Singapore’s premier culinary

symposium and gastronomic collective. Taking place on 16-17 April 2016 at award-

winning multi-concept lifestyle and entertainment destination 1-Altitude, this event will

feature some of the world’s renowned chefs to discuss the latest trending topic

concerning the industry – is local talent receiving the recognition they deserve?

St. Moritz Champagne Topless Club – Singapore Chapter featuring Reto Mathis &

Chris Millar with magnum bottles of bubbly at Stellar at 1-Altitude on 15 April 2016. This

lavish WGS 2016 signature event takes diners on a sumptuous gastronomic journey at

Singapore’s highest restaurant Stellar at 1-Altitude. Guests will savour Chef Mathis’s

renowned truffles and caviar specialties together with some of the world’s most sought

after champagnes.

Open Farm Community (OFC) presents an exclusive 6-course wine dinner – From a

Singapore’s Farm - on 29 March 2016 with natural wine maker Taras Ochota from

Ochota Barrels, South Australia. OFC will serve up dishes that combine fresh ingredients

from its urban garden and horticultural hub, such as Wild Passionfruit and Sugarcane,

paired with exquisite natural wines.

World Gourmet Summit 2016: National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Charity Gala

Dinner on 7 April 2016

Le 3 Mamme Dinner at Forlino on 4 April 2016. An international Masterchefs event

featuring Mrs Giovanna Randone, Mrs Gianna Fossati and Mrs Maria Teresa Biovi -

three matrons from the Liguria region who will descend upon our shores for an Italian

feast. A hearty and homely dinner event that’ll have you falling in love with simple and

rustic Ligurian cuisine.

A Culinary Symphony with Austrian Wines featuring Violet Oon & Lynnette Seah at

National Kitchen on 2 April 2016. This sumptuous dinner brings together Singapore’s

authority on Peranakan food and Associate Concertmaster of SSO & Miele Ambassador.

Chope Presents Timeless 30s on Hong Kong Street (Hong Kong Street - Back

Alley) on 3 April 2016. 28 Hong Kong Street, FOC, Bacchanalia, Vasco and The

Butchers Club get together to present the ultimate back alley block party for one and all.

An event not to be missed, revellers can enjoy fabulous food and cocktails under the

stars.This event is proudly sponsored by CHOPE.

Notable Partnerships

For this 20th anniversary, WGS is happy to announce a new partnership with specialty travel

brand Gourmet Trails™ that offers foodie travellers delectable and authentic gourmet

holidays.

WGS ticket holders are eligible for unique insider exclusives, including:

A lucky draw prize of a Gourmet Trails luxury getaway for two to Tokyo, Japan inclusive

of two-nights’ accommodation, a personal chauffeur and fully-paid omakase dinner at the

world-acclaimed omakase restaurant featured in the documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”

$100 off a private customised trip or $100 off a Gourmet Trails seasonal premium small

group tour

Also for its milestone year, WGS has chosen to support the National Kidney Foundation

(NKF), a charitable organisation providing care for kidney patients and raising public

awareness of kidney disease prevention. With Singapore having one of the highest kidney

failure cases, this support brings life and hope to needy patients.

In celebration of WGS’s first year of partnership with NKF, a Charity Gala Dinner will be held,

which will focus on the theme of "Mindful Eating". During the dinner, an auction will be

carried out and all funds raised donated to NKF. In addition to providing dialysis treatment,

these funds will contribute towards the education and prevention efforts to raise awareness

and curb the rise of kidney diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, which are the

leading causes of kidney failure.

Air France joins in the 20th anniversary celebration as the Official Airline Sponsor of WGS

2016 taking distinguished chefs from around the world on Air France to Singapore for Asia’s

premier gourmet festival. WGS guests will have the opportunity to enter a gastronomy

sweepstake to win a pair of Business Class Air France tickets.

Onboard its flights, Air France strives to create a special moment of well-being for all its

passengers to discover the best of French lifestyle, offering exceptional on-board cuisine and

collaborating with award-winning Michelin-starred chefs for the design of its La Premiere

Suite and Business Class cabins meals. Economy Class passengers can also enjoy new

dining experiences with ‘a la carte meals’ on long-haul flights from Paris for a more

exclusively tailored journey, as an alternative to the standard meals offered.

Information on WGS and all WGS 2016 events is available on

http://www.worldgourmetsummit.com/. All reservations can be made online via reservation

partner Chope through the WGS website.

For more information on or to feature World Gourmet Summit 2016 or any of the related

activities, contact Rachel Chan on rachel@heatbranding.com / 9618 5320 or Karen Heng on

karen@heatbranding.com / +65 9876 8910.

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About the World Gourmet Summit (www.worldgourmetsummit.com)

The World Gourmet Summit, first launched in 1996, is an international gastronomic festival

organised by À La Carte Productions (a division of Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd).

Now, into its grand milestone 20th year, this annual epicurean festival continues to showcase

the intricate craftsmanship of prestigious chefs and is also an exposition of internationally

acclaimed vintners. Encompassing a series of events like the special themed dinners, it is a

gourmet feast specially crafted for discerning individuals who appreciate fine wines and

gourmet cuisine.

Since 2000, the World Gourmet Summit has been raising funds through its annual Charity

Dinners in support of the Community Chest, the fund-raising arm of the National Council of

Social Service (NCSS). Over the past decade, World Gourmet Summit has raised over S$5

million for over 200 social service programmes, through the generosity of its distinguished

guests through table sales, charity auctions as well as donations.

ORGANISERS

About A La Carte Productions

A La Carte Productions, a division of Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd, is an independently

owned events company, which provides events planning, conceptualisation, and execution

services. In particular, the annual gastronomic experience, World Gourmet Summit, and the

Awards Of Excellence, the leading and most comprehensive F&B platform in Asia, which

recognises and motivates talents to excel in the F&B industry and promotes the appreciation

of dining in Singapore and the region.

About Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd

Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd (PKH) offers a multi-faceted range of services for the food,

beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry. Founded by Peter A Knipp, the multi award-winning

company has grown over the years to include four divisions, encompassing various aspects

of the F&B and hospitality businesses: A La Carte Productions, an events management firm

which provides events planning, conceptualisation, and execution services at the annual

gastronomic extravaganza – World Gourmet Series which includes Awards Of Excellence

(www.wgsawards.com), World Gourmet Summit (www.worldgourmetsummit.com), Gourmet

Abu Dhabi (www.gourmetabudhabi.ae) and Food2Print which publishes Cuisine & Wine Asia

magazine, newsletter at www.asiacuisine.com, weekly e-zines since 1996 and provides

marketing communications consultancy services; Foodservice Consultants Singapore Pte

Ltd, F&B consultancy and kitchen design (www.fscs.com.sg); and Bytes Asia, IT

consultancy.

ANNEX A – MASTERCHEFS AND SPECIAL GUESTS (More to be announced)

International MasterChefs

1. Nacho Manzano

2. Yoshinori Ishii

3. Arnaud Bignon

4. Meir Adoni

5. Chris Donnellan

6. Reto Mathis

7. Javier Aranda

8. Chef Wan

9. Petty Elliot

10. Qian YiBin

11. Mark Moriarty

12. Takagi Kazuo

Special Guest Chefs and Special Guest Personalities

1. Le 3 Mamme

2. Singapore Pastry Alliance

3. Singapore Chef Association (Culinary Team of Singapore)

4. Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia

5. Diego Cabrera

6. Lynnette Seah

7. Ellen Wu

8. Gurpreet Singh Gehdu

9. Hiroshi Inoue

10. Keisuke Matsumoto

11. Patrick Heuberger

12. Patrick Dowling

BEVERAGE PARTNERS DISTRIBUTED BY MOËT HENNESSY DIAGEO

1. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage

2. Hennessy

3. Krug

4. Dom Perignon

EXCLUSIVE CHILLED NON_ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PARTNER

1. S.Pellegrino

2. Acqua Panna

3. SanPellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages

BEVERAGE PARTNERS

1. Asia Wine Network

2. Bottega S.p.A

3. Baron Philippe de Rothschild

4. Top Wines

5. Cantina Marabino

6. Champagne Phillipponat

7. Champagne Barons de Rothschild

8. Crystal Wines

9. Highland Park Whisky

10. Jeroboam

11. La Maison Penet

12. The Italian Wine List

13. Italian Wine Club

14. Peroni

15. Sarment

16. The Straits Wine Company

17. Unique Food and Wine

18. Vinos Exclusivos

ANNEX B – HOSTING ESTABLISHMENTS, VENUE HOSTS & PARTNER

RESTAURANTS

(More to be announced)

Hosting Establishments

1 Mandarin Oriental - Dolce Vita

2 Tong Le Private Dining

3 Odette

4 The Disgruntled Chef at The Club

5 Ding Dong

6 Forlino

7 Stellar @ 1-Altitude

8 Punjab Grill

9 Binomio Restaurant

10 El Tardeo

11 Tamarind Hill

12 Tunglok Signatures @ Orchard Parade Hotel

13 JAAN

Venue Hosts

1. At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy

2. ToTT Store

3. One Farrer Hotel

4. The Fullerton Hotel

5. Tamarind Hill

6. Stellar @ 1 Altitude

7. 1-Altitude Gallery and Bar

8. Forlino

9. The Disgruntled Chef @ The Club

10. Dolce Vita, Mandarin Oriental Singapore

11. Odette Restaurant

12. Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore

13. Binomio

14. Floating Pods, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

15. National Kitchen by Violet Oon @ The National Gallery

16. Miele Gallery

17. The Butchers Club at Tasty Plaza

18. The White Rabbit

19. The Rabbit Hole

Partner Restaurants

1. ALBA 1836 Wine Bar & Restaurant

2. Bacchanalia

3. Blue Lotus Restaurant

4. El Mero Mero

5. Hua Ting Restaurant

6. Le Bistro du Sommelier

7. LeVeL33

8. Lewin Terrace

9. Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant

10. Majestic Restaurant

11. Punjab Grill at Marina Bay Sands

12. Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay

13. Salt Grill & Sky Bar

14. Spruce at Phoenix Park

15. Tamarind Hill

16. Ding Dong

17. Open Farm Community

18. Tippling Club

19. Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore

20. Lokkee

21. The Disgruntled Chef at The Club

22. National Kitchen by Violet Oon at The National Gallery

23. Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare

24. Golden Peony, Conrad Centennial Singapore

25. The Butchers Club

26. 5th Quarter at Hotel Vagabond

27. Morsels

28. SAHA Signature Indian Restaurant & Bar at The National Gallery

29. Terra

30. 13% Gastro & Bar

ANNEX C – OFFICIAL PARTNERS

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