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Hi Dubai
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Hi Dubai
Culinary Excellence, New Products and Global Trends on the menu
Landmark 30th edition welcomes Alain Ducasse for a plant-powered masterclass and keynote at Food500 Gulfood 2025, the largest global food business event opened its doors for a third day of industry trade exchanges, and knowledge transfer amidst a spectacular culinary showcase. Gulfood brings gastronomic superstar Chef Alain Ducasse and takes centre stage Celebrity Chef and 21 Michelin Star Chef, Alain Ducasse from the acclaimed Ducasse restaurant in Paris and three Michelin Star Chef Romain Meder, Sapid (Paris), Alain's right-hand man, showcased plant-powered perfection with a multi-approach interpretation on carrots using the entire product at Top Table. Commenting on his philosophy of natural eating, Ducasse summarised. We need to look at what is natural, be precocious and use less animal protein, less fat, sugar and salt. I am not saying that I don't use meat rather we need to use less quantity of meat but of a better quality. The fine dining industry influences the whole business, like haute couture in fashion so with our students in our schools around the world, we teach them that vegetables can be the focus and reduce the animal protein. Circling to the masterclass, Meder offered, Using the whole product, we'll use different techniques to capture the carrot's maximum flavour and give a concentrated flavour without salt and use the capucine leaf instead of black pepper . Moving on, Ducasse addressed the Food500 Summit reinstating the pivotal role of culinary arts as a driver of the industry during his first appearance in the region. A chef's roundtable exploring culinary futurism with three Michelin Star Chef, Angel Leon and two Michelin Star Chef, Fredrik Berselius followed straight after. F&B trading arena: Showcase continues with new product launches A diverse range of innovative products has been unveiled at Gulfood 2025, from Estonia's award-winning Shredded Chickenless Coconut Curry to unique creations like Spinach-Flavoured Ice Lollies by homegrown brand House of POPs, as well as bold new flavours like Date Mustard and Date Cola. Launching our new edible flower collection and vitality collection at Gulfood was extremely important for House of Pops. Gulfood is a global stage, and we couldn't think of a better opportunity to showcase the best we have to offer. Winning the Innovation Award for Best Health & Wellness product is a testament to the quality and cutting-edge manufacturing we bring to the table. These pops are the first of their kind in the UAE . Says, Mazen Kanaan, Co-founder & CEO Food500 Summit Day 3 Agenda: Ensuring stable food trade, trends and growth opportunities, shifting geopolitics and culinary futurism Speaking to the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) role in ensuring stable food trade, Dr. Edwini Kessie, Director of Agriculture and Commodities Division shared this insight. About 80% of global trade is placed on WTO terms. Trade in food and agricultural products has increased five-fold since 2000, nearly USD 2 trillion, with many countries being able to trade their way out of poverty and enhance food security for their people such as China, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. However, there is more to be done, and we need to make sure we level the playing field and create conditions that can harness innovation to have a system that has more high-quality food produced sustainably. Additionally, businesses have a vital role to play in working with governments to support stable trade in food and agricultural products . Trends and growth opportunities in the F&B space drove a panel discussion conversation around the evolving consumer mindset's influence, GCC market dynamics, driving growth in a scale market and the need to master innovation to meet consumer needs. Geopolitical factors and implications on the global food supply chain were openly addressed in a panel discussion. Key areas covered include sanctions and trade barriers' impact on the supply chain, managing supply chain risk, collaboration amongst nations to foster engagement, and the government's role in ensuring secure and resilient food systems. Top Table plants ahead before moving to land and sea Chef Khaled Allibhai, Cultiva (Kenya), alongside the restaurant's founder, Ariel Moscardi continued with the sustainable theme bringing a garden box from farm to future. Dubai-based Executive chefs from Michelin Guide listed and Gault & Millau two toques recipient Takahisa , Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda, held a sushi and wagyu beef master series. Three Michelin Star Chef Angel Leon, Aponiente (Spain) emphasised the need to explore a sustainable approach when working with marine life before seeing Japanese seafood in action with Chef Pawel Kazanowski, Japanese External Trade Organisation (JETRO). News Source: Pop Comms
Hi Dubai
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Hi Dubai
Gulfood 2025 presents Dubai World Cuisine and launches Gulfood After Hours
Beyond-the-show experiences feature an eight-hands dinner with culinary legend and 21 Michelin Star holder Chef Alain Ducasse and exclusive dining offers across Dubai Gulfood 2025, the world's largest and premier food and beverage sourcing event, is set to elevate Dubai's renowned dining scene with two exclusive experiences beyond the show inspiring a journey into Dubai's culinary scene as part of its milestone 30th edition. Dubai World Cuisine will return for the 3rd installment and bring together global food icons and top homegrown talent to collaborate and create exceptional fine-dining experiences. The mega event also launches Gulfood After Hours - a unique opportunity to experience some of Dubai's restaurants with exclusive to Gulfood dining experiences – an ideal way to unwind after exploring the Gulfood exhibition. These activations will be available on all 5 days of Gulfood (17 – 22 February 2025) at the respective restaurant locations. Dubai has long been a global culinary gem and coupled with the drive from Gulfood's product and chef forward showcase, and the city's fine dining options advancement over the years, Dubai's dynamic food scene is on par with leading global cities. Dubai World Cuisine will celebrate this fusion through a series of 7 exclusive four, six and eight-hands dinners. Internationally renowned chefs such as culinary royalty Alain Ducasse as well as Romain Meder, Fredrik Berselius and Deepanker Khosla will collaborate with some of Dubai's top culinary talents, including Giovanni Papi, Mohamed Orfali, Vladimir Mukhin, and more to create bespoke fine-dining menus. The highlight of this dinner series will include an eight-hands dinner featuring culinary legend Chef Alain Ducasse and his right-hand chef, Romain Meder, alongside TakaHisa's Wagyu Master Hisao Ueda and Sushi Master Takashi Namekata at TakaHisa, Bluewaters. Reservations are encouraged to ensure access to these sought-after dining destinations. The 7 exclusive dinners showcasing the fusion of innovative cooking techniques, regional ingredients, and international influences will include the below pairings: Feb 17 th : Dinner at Krasota at 6PM - by Vladimir Mukhin, of Krasota from the White Rabbit Family in Dubai, with Khaled Allibhai, Executive Chef, and Ariel Moscardi, Founder of Kenya's Cultiva – a farm-to-table eatery well known for its sustainable agriculture practices by Vladimir Mukhin, of Krasota from the White Rabbit Family in Dubai, with Khaled Allibhai, Executive Chef, and Ariel Moscardi, Founder of Kenya's Cultiva – a farm-to-table eatery well known for its sustainable agriculture practices Feb 18 th (3 sittings – 1PM, 6PM & 9PM): Dinner at Takahisa – by Wagyu beef master Hisao Ueda & sushi master Takashi Namekata from Dubai's Michelin guide listed restaurant Takahisa, with Chef Alain Ducasse & his right-hand man Romain Meder by Wagyu beef master Hisao Ueda & sushi master Takashi Namekata from Dubai's Michelin guide listed restaurant Takahisa, with Chef Alain Ducasse & his right-hand man Romain Meder Feb 19 th : Dinner at Avatara (2 sittings – 6pm & 9pm) – by Rahul Rana, Executive chef at Dubai's first and only all-vegetarian fine dining experience and one-Michelin Star restaurant Avatara, with Zizi Hattab, chef and owner of Switzerland's plant-based fine-dining and one-Michelin star restaurant KLE – by Rahul Rana, Executive chef at Dubai's first and only all-vegetarian fine dining experience and one-Michelin Star restaurant Avatara, with Zizi Hattab, chef and owner of Switzerland's plant-based fine-dining and one-Michelin star restaurant KLE Feb 19 th : Dinner at Lowe 6PM until 9PM – by Ali Shiddique of Lowe, one of the only restaurants in the UAE to win a Michelin Green Star, with Eelke Plasmeijer & Alfonso Cocinero from Bali's Locavore restaurant famous for its use of hyper-local produce – by Ali Shiddique of Lowe, one of the only restaurants in the UAE to win a Michelin Green Star, with Eelke Plasmeijer & Alfonso Cocinero from Bali's Locavore restaurant famous for its use of hyper-local produce Feb 20 th : Dinner at Armani Ristorante at 7pm – by Giovanni Papi from one-Michelin Star restaurant Armani Ristorante, with Cesare Battisti, chef and owner of Michelin Guide listed Italian restaurant Ratanà recognized for its prowess in Milanese and Lombard cuisine – by Giovanni Papi from one-Michelin Star restaurant Armani Ristorante, with Cesare Battisti, chef and owner of Michelin Guide listed Italian restaurant Ratanà recognized for its prowess in Milanese and Lombard cuisine Feb 20 th : Dinner at Orfali Bros (2 sittings - 7pm & 9:30pm ) – by Chef Mohamed Orfali, one of the three brothers behind the Middle East and North Africa's best restaurant - Orfali Bros in Dubai, with Fredrik Berselius of two-Michelin Star Brooklyn-based restaurant Aska – by Chef Mohamed Orfali, one of the three brothers behind the Middle East and North Africa's best restaurant - Orfali Bros in Dubai, with Fredrik Berselius of two-Michelin Star Brooklyn-based restaurant Aska Feb 21st: Dinner at Armani Amal at 7pm – by Rohit Sharma, Executive Chef at Armani/Amal presenting innovative regional Indian cuisine, with Deepanker Khosla – the creative force behind Thailand's one Michelin Star restaurant Haoma Following the excitement of the exhibition, Gulfood After Hours offers attendees the chance to continue their culinary adventure at over 40 handpicked partner restaurants across Dubai. From relaxed casual eateries to Michelin-Starred fine dining, Gulfood After Hours invites individuals to explore the city's renowned cosmopolitan food scene. Participating restaurants include Masti, Carna, Filia Joe's Backyard, Black Tap, Le Petit Beef Bar, The Citronelle Club and more where guests can enjoy exclusive offers and discounts, for both ticketholders and non-ticketholders. Both Dubai World Cuisine and Gulfood After Hours are set to offer rare opportunities to explore the world-class culinary offerings that make Dubai one of the most exciting food capitals in the world. With these activations, attendees can indulge in exclusive dining experiences, discover new flavours, and immerse themselves in the culinary spirit of the city. Gulfood 2025 is an event not to be missed for anyone passionate about food and dining. Gulfood has also partnered with Careem by featuring the Gulfood After Hours restaurants on the app. Gulfood visitors can enjoy hassle-free travel to and from the locations and avail 1-week access to free Careem Plus by using the code GAH25. For more information on Gulfood 2025, and to purchase tickets, please visit: Dubai World Cuisine: Prices vary. Contact the respective restaurants directly for bookings. Gulfood After Hours: Offers are available at select restaurants from 17 – 21 February 2025. For booking on these offers please contact the respective restaurants. For more information, please visit: News Source: Pop Comms
Zawya
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Top Table returns to Gulfood's 30th edition with world-class chefs and culinary futurists
DUBAI – Gulfood, the world's largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, welcomes the return of global culinary icons to Top Table – its flagship culinary exhibit that aims to rediscover gastronomy under the theme ' Culinary Futurism '. For the first time in the mega event's history, international culinary legend Chef Alain Ducasse, the most awarded Michelin Star chef (21), will take to the spotlight along with a line-up of celebrated global and UAE-based chefs holding a combined 50 Michelin Stars. Top Table will see these F&B icons display their expertise through live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and other activations across all 5 days of Gulfood (February 17 – 21 2025) from 10AM – 6PM at Al Mustaqbal Plaza near Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF FOOD WITH DISTINGUISED INTERNATIONAL AND UAE-BASED CHEFS This year's Top Table will set a new standard by bringing together the top culinary futurists from around the globe to reveal exclusive industry insights, cutting-edge cooking methods, novel F&B product discovery and cultural exchange that will transform perceptions of and interactions with food. It will explore how changing science, technology, and consumer preferences will influence food preparation, production, and dining experiences while presenting new techniques, inventive flavour combinations, unconventional textures and much more. Top Table will see participation from many charismatic international chefs such as: Alain Ducasse – Celebrity Chef & owner of Ducasse Paris, awarded 21 Michelin Stars and Lifetime Achievement on The World's 50 Best Restaurants List, owns 34 restaurants globally and holds Guinness World Record for most Michelin Stars awarded to a living chef Romain Meder – Chef and Co-Founder of Prévelle in Paris, Alain's right-hand man, awarded 3 Michelin Stars and 1 Michelin Green Star and is the Pioneer of Naturalité Cuisine Angel Leon – Chef & owner of Aponiente, Spain, awarded 3 Michelin Stars, 1 Michelin Green Star and 3 Knives from the Best Chef Awards Ana Ros – Chef & owner of Hiša Franko, Slovenia, awarded 3 Michelin Stars and 1 Michelin Green Star and 3 Knives from the Best Chef Awards Deepanker Kholsa – Chef & co-owner of Haoma, Thailand, awarded 1 Michelin Star, 1 Michelin Green Star and 2 Knives from the Best Chef Awards Fredrik Berselius - Chef & owner of Aska, Brooklyn, New York, awarded 2 Michelin Stars and 2 Knives from the Best Chef Awards Several talented UAE-based chefs will also participate in Top Table including: Mohamed Orfali – Head Chef & co-owner of Orfali Bros, awarded 1 Michelin Star, 2 Toques by Gault & Milau and 2 Knives from the Best Chef Awards Daniel Birk – Executive Chef at ROW ON 45 – Awarded 2 Michelin Stars, 3 Toques by Gault & Milau and 2 Knives from the Best Chef Awards Solemann Haddad – Head Chef & owner of Moonrise, awarded 1 Michelin Star and 1 Knife from the Best Chef Awards, winner of Michelin Dubai Young Chef Award in 2022, and 2022 Gault & Millau Future Great of the Year. Ali Shiddique – Head Chef at LOWE, a restaurant that has received multiple prestigious accolades, including the Michelin Green Star in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for its dedication to eco-conscious gastronomy. EXPERIENCE THE LATEST FOOD AND BEVERAGE INNOVATIONS Top Table will also include exhibits showcasing novel industry innovations. Blend Studio – will showcase immersive masterclasses highlighting the newest trends and never-before-seen creations made by industry experts honouring the artistry of beverages spanning popular handcrafted cocktails to rediscovering the world of coffee while providing networking opportunities with the foremost beverage maestros. Likewise, The Tasting Room will involve leading F&B brands presenting their creations to top international chefs who will taste, evaluate and select the most outstanding inventions. This enables visitors to search for new F&B partners, unearth emerging trends and try inventive products, including a portfolio of unique cheeses, caviar, truffles, seafood, artisan bread and much more. WITNESS GLOBAL CULINARY ICONS DEBATING CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES International F&B experts will take the stage to debate the industry's most pressing challenges and opportunities in The Culinary Debate. Traversing topics such as the involvement of Artificial Intelligence in F&B production, the efficacy of alternative and plant-based proteins or the impact of environmental sustainability, these debates will offer fresh perspectives on the rapidly evolving industry landscape. CELEBRATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULINARY TALENT Gulfood's YOUTHX Young Chef Challenge returns for its 4th edition, bringing together top emerging chefs from luxury hotels around the world to compete for AED 100,000 worth of prizes and a career-defining internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Europe. This year's challenge promises a dynamic showcase of cultural exchange, culinary diversity, and cutting-edge techniques, setting it apart from previous editions. EXPERIENCE DUBAI'S THRIVING FOOD SCENE Dubai World Cuisine returns with its exclusive fine-dining series, featuring four- and six-hands collaborations between homegrown and internationally acclaimed chefs. The highlight? An eight-hands dinner with legendary Chef Alain Ducasse, Romain Meder, and Takahisa's Wagyu and Sushi Masters Hisao Ueda and Takashi Namekata. These dinners are limited-seat experiences that sell out fast and are held at some of Dubai's most sought-after fine-dining restaurants. Marking its 30th edition, Gulfood also launches Gulfood After Hours, offering visitors exclusive deals at Dubai's top restaurants, from casual eateries to gourmet hotspots. Simply book a table and show a Gulfood ticket to enjoy special menus and discounts at venues like Filia, Luigia, Mama Shelter, Carna, Citronelle Club, and more throughout the event. For more information on Gulfood 2025, and to purchase tickets, please visit: About Gulfood Gulfood 2025, from 17 - 21 February, marks the event's 30th edition as the world's biggest and premier food and beverage sourcing event, that propels valuable international trade partnerships, introduces the latest food innovations and informs key policies that guide global food commerce. Gulfood 2025 will host renowned chefs exhibiting their culinary skills and revealing imaginative new industry trends, and see the launch of Food500 – a global CEO summit engaging the foremost visionary world leaders in thought-provoking discussions. What's more, Gulfood will showcase hundreds of thousands of new products from 5,500 global exhibitors, across 24 halls of exhibition space. The 30th edition is set to be even bigger, unveiling a novel chapter of global growth and innovation. Tickets are on sale now. For more information and to register, visit Website and Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X: YouTube: For more information, please contact: Edward Priyan edward@ Sarah Curtis sarah@
