An Afternoon of "Speed-dating" at Discovery WGS (World Gourmet Summit)

 

We walked in and did not know what to expect at the Discovery WGS Meet the Stars Media exclusive held at Chijmes Hall.

 

The PR staff briefed us on how the event was going to be. Here you see the chefs from the various countries seated at their own tables. We, the media, were given 4 minutes at each table to have a one to one question and answer session with the chefs. I call this truly up close and personal. The chefs are all so charismatic. As one who loves to cook, the sessions gave me an insight and slightly more understanding on the different types of cuisine and ways of preparation.

 

Below : Group picture of the Masterchefs who are here especially for the @worldgourmetsummit. They will be whipping up unique Masterchef dining delights menu from 16 April to 20 April.

 

 

Chef Akira Back (chef standing beside the lady in red) @akirabacksg @jwmarriotsg

He takes traditional Korean food and modernised it. A modern look but still maintaining the authentic Korean taste. (Apologies... did not manage to take individual picture of Chef.)

 

Lady in Red : Tequila Ambassador Miss Alba Aviles at @elmeromerosg
Her specialty in preparing tequila to pair with Mexican food.

Chef Kevin Thornton @mo_Singapore : Chef Kevin hails from Ireland. One of his specialties is pigeon smoked in hay and age old bog oak. He is also quite passionate in photography. Very charming in person.

Lady in the middle : Chef Patrizia di Benedetto @gattopardo_ristorante_di_mare who is also a Michelin star chef. From Sicily, she will be featuring seafood and burrata. Self taught chef who rose to what she is today. A very humble chef.

Chef Artur Moroz (on the right) @wooloomooloosteakhousesg from Poland. Will be presenting goose that was airflown from Poland.

Chef Ryu Tae Hwan @morselsingapore with Chef Petrino Loh
Specialise in Korean food.  We had many questions on the Ginseng Chicken  soup. We learned that the soup is made using fresh ginseng from Korea thereby the aftertones of the soup is more robust.

After the sessions, we were treated to Mexican canapés and drinks.

 

 

It was a very unique experience at this "Speed-dating"sessions with the Masterchefs. Never have I come close to so many at one place and gained abit of culinary know from all of them.

 

For more deets, please head on to this website : www.worldgourmetsummit.com

 

Thank you @miss_teatime_sg for bringing me along and @heatbranding for hosting.