17 - 21 February 2019

Dubai World Trade Centre

AR | TU | FR | RU |  CHN

Register Now

Tastes of The World

17 - 21 FEBRUARY 2019 DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE

Tastes of The World

A culinary journey around the world

A rare opportunity to experience the spellbinding theatrics and mastery of world renowned chefs, as they create the unique flavours of different continents through live demos, masterclasses and an edge-of-the-seat competition.

Participating chefs from:

Gulfood International Culinary League

A culinary battle on a global level. This year’s edition sees the launch of the Gulfood International Culinary League, a one-day competition where four teams of world-renowned chefs will take on the challenge of preparing world-class cuisines.

Know more

Gulfood

Chefs to watch out


 

View All Chef's

Consulting Partner

Gulfood

Guide through the culinary journey

Search Filters
    none
  • Date
Your search returned no results
Loading
Loading
11:20
  1. COFFEE BLEND: Brazilian Coffee Presentation
    20 mins
    A complimentary tasting session of one of the world’s most renowned and aromatic coffees.
11:50
  1. MEXICO: Masterclass on traditional Mexican food with Chef Ernesto Renan Cab Vera, CEO - Maria Bonita Group
    20 mins
    A masterclass on the importance of the ingredients in traditional Mexican food, and the cuisine recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    Chef Ernesto Renan Cab Vera
    Chef Ernesto Renan Cab Vera, CEO - Maria Bonita Group
12:30
  1. CANADA: Masterclass on Canada’s essential cooking methods with Abe Van Melle, Technical Manager & Butcher - Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence and Mathieu Pare, Executive Director, Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence
    20 mins
    A masterclass on Canada’s prime meat cuts and essential cooking methods.
    Abe Van Melle
    Abe Van Melle, Technical Manager & Butcher - Canadian Beef Center of Excellence
    Mathieu Pare
    Mathieu Pare, Executive Director - Canadian Beef Center of Excellence
13:00
  1. USA: Masterclass on common culinary traditions with Chef Walter Potenza
    20 mins
    A masterclass on the many different ethnic cuisines that co-exist in North America today. Common culinary traditions and the way they have historically evolved influencing the food culture in this par ...
    Chef Walter Potenza
    Chef Walter Potenza, Italian American Master Chef and Expert in Cuisine History
13:20
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Tortillas and ‘’The Flat Breads’’ of South America
    15 mins
    A live demonstration on the making of tortillas and ‘’the flat breads’’ of South America.
    Chef John Gray
    Chef John Gray, Director of Culinary operation - Meshico Group
13:35
  1. VENEZUELA: Masterclass with celebrity chef James Knight-Pacheco
    26 mins
    Celebrity Chef James Knight-Pacheco presents his dishes created and influenced by his experiences in Dubai.
    Chef James Knight- Pacheco
    Chef James Knight- Pacheco, Executive Chef Six Senses Zighy Bay
14:05
  1. COFFEE BLEND: South American Mocktails Presentation
    15 mins
    Unique mocktail preparations using South American Ingredients.
14:20
  1. MEXICAN MODERN CUISINE: Modern take on Mexican and South American cuisines with Chef Guillermo Vidales Favela, Head Chef - Maya Mexican Kitchen, Le Royal Meridien Dubai
    20 mins
    Eclectic Mexican Chef Guillermo presenting a modern take on Mexican and South American cuisines.
    Chef Guillermo Vidales Favela
    Chef Guillermo Vidales Favela, Head Chef - Maya Mexican Kitchen Royal Le Meridien Dubai
14:50
  1. ARGENTINA: Masterclass on cross ethnic cuisine with Chef Tomas Closa, Head Chef - Pier Chic
    30 mins
    A masterclass on cross ethnic cuisine: European and South American.
    Chef Tomas Closa
    Chef Tomas Closa, Head Chef - Pier Chic
15:35
  1. MEXICO: Masterclass on importance of the ingredients in traditional Mexican food with Chef Ernesto Renan Cab Vera, CEO - Maria Bonita Group
    20 mins
    A masterclass on traditional Mexican cooking and Chef Ernesto’s philosophy of bringing together authentic Mexican cuisine with no compromises.  
    Chef Ernesto Renan Cab Vera
    Chef Ernesto Renan Cab Vera, CEO - Maria Bonita Group
15:55
  1. COFFEE BLEND: South American Mocktails Presentation
    15 mins
    Unique mocktail preparations using South American Ingredients.
16:10
  1. COLOMBIA: Masterclass on fusing tradition with innovation with Chef Juan Esteban Torregrosa, Head Chef Maxzi The Good Food Shop
    20 mins
    A masterclass on fusing tradition with innovation. How to prepare traditional dishes with innovative techniques.
    Chef Juan  Esteban Torregrosa
    Chef Juan  Esteban Torregrosa, Head Chef - Maxzi The Good Food Shop
16:40
  1. PERU: Showcase of iconic Peruvian dishes; GICL Chef Captain Presentation: AMERICAS Chef Roberto Segura, Chefm Co-Founder and Director Waka Restaurant & Bar - The Oberoi Hotel Dubao
    20 mins
    Gulfood International Culinary League presents the AMERICAN CAPTAIN: Chef Roberto Segura. A multi-award winner, named Chef of the Year 2018, Chef Roberto will showcase his unique version of iconic Per ...
    Chef Roberto Segura
    Chef Roberto Segura, Chef, Co - Founder and Director - Waka Restaurant & Bar - The Oberoi Hotel Dubai
17:10
  1. Daily recap with food tasting
    20 mins
    Closing the session with a quick recap of the day’s activities along with a presentation on the next day’s programme.
11:20
  1. COFFEE BLEND: Italian Coffee Presentation
    20 mins
    All day tasting sessions of the finest Italian espressos.
11:50
  1. ITALY -ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY - ITA Presents The Italian Cuisine Chef Walter Potenza, Italian American Master Chef and Expert in Cuisine History
    20 mins
    Showcasing a selection of the finest Italian products with live narration, while the chef prepares a traditional Italian dish.  
    Chef Walter Potenza
    Chef Walter Potenza, Italian American Master Chef and Expert in Cuisine History
12:10
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Pizza Romana
    10 mins
    5 Stagioni offers a tasting session on Pizza Romana.
    Paolo Spadaro
    Paolo Spadaro, Master Baker and Flour Technician
12:30
  1. FRANCE: CORDON BLEU Presents Master chefs from the world-renowned French culinary school Chef David Duverger, Cuisine Teaching Chef, Le Cordon Bleu and Fabrice Danniel, Vice-Director of Culinary Arts Director of Operations, Le Cordon Bleu
    20 mins
    2 master chefs from the world-renowned French culinary school, Le Cordon Bleu, present modern French cuisine.
    Fabrice Danniel
    Fabrice Danniel, Vice Director of Culinary Arts and Director of Operations - Le Cordon Bleu
12:50
  1. COFFEE BLEND: European flavoured mocktails
    10 mins
    Mocktail show inspired by European flavours
13:00
  1. United Kingdom: Fusion masterclass with Nick Alvis, Executive Chef, Folly Restaurants by Nick & Scott and Scott Price, Executive Chef, Folly Restaurant by Nick & Scott
    20 mins
    Dubai, the World's Food Captial - Presenting Dubai's culinary master dishes that reflect the city's melting pot of cultures.  
    Nick Alvis
    Nick Alvis, Folly Restaurant by Nick & Scott - Executive chef
    Scott Price
    Scott Price, Executive Chef - Folly Restaurant by Nick & Scott
13:20
  1. ACROBATIC PIZZA SHOW
    15 mins
    An incredible spectacle from Acrobatic Pizza World Champion    
    Pasqualino Barbasso
    Pasqualino Barbasso,  Acrobatic Pizza World Champion
13:35
  1. ITALY: ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY - ITA Presents Michelin-Starred Chef Masterclass with Chef Heinz Beck, Executive Chef, La Pergola - Roma Cavalieri Hotel, Rome
    30 mins
    3 Michelin-Starred Chef Heinz Beck will host a masterclass on one of his signature Italian dishes.
    Chef Heinz Beck
    Chef Heinz Beck, Executive Chef - La Pergola - Roma Cavalieri Hotel, Rome
14:15
  1. SPAIN: Chef Ezquets presenting his most iconic dishes
    20 mins
    Chef Luis Ezqueta Figueroa
    Chef Luis Ezqueta Figueroa, Executive Chef - Beef bar
14:35
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Modern Italian Pizza
    10 mins
    5 Stagioni and Marra Forni present the modern Italian pizza.
    Paolo Spadaro
    Paolo Spadaro, Master Baker and Flour Technician
14:45
  1. ITALIA – CHINA: Masterclass on cross-ethnic cuisine with Chef Maurizio Lazzarin, Executive Chef, Casa Mia Restaurant- Le Maridien Dubai Hotel and Chef Xia Wen Zhong, Chef, Chinese See Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    A masterclass on cross ethnic cuisine: Showcasing the similarities between 2 of the world’s most popular cuisines - Italian and Chinese. Italian "ravioli": Cappelletti and Chinese dumpling: wontons
    Chef Maurizio Lazzarin
    Chef Maurizio Lazzarin, Executive Chef - Casa Mia Restaurant - Le Meridien Dubai Hotel
    Chef Xia Wen Zhong
    Chef Xia Wen Zhong, Chef - Chinese See Restaurant Dubai
15:15
  1. ITALY: ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY - ITA Presents Ingredients of the world with Chef Walter Potenza, Italain-American Master Chef and Expert in Cuisine History
    15 mins
    Ingredients of the world: ITA -ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY A tasting session of the most renowned Italian products.    
    Chef Walter Potenza
    Chef Walter Potenza, Italian American Master Chef and Expert in Cuisine History
15:30
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Focaccia
    10 mins
    5 Stagioni and Marra Forni present Focaccia food tasting.
    Paolo Spadaro
    Paolo Spadaro, Master Baker and Flour Technician
15:40
  1. GREECE: A young and passionate rising star presenting his unique version of Greek cuisine with Chef Alexandros Sperxos Pavlopoulos, Head Chef, Ena Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    Chef Alexandros Sperxos Pavlopoulos
    Chef Alexandros Sperxos Pavlopoulos, Head Chef - Ena Restaurant Dubai
16:10
  1. GERMANY: Innovation and Tradition with Chef Sebastian Morgenstern and Tobias Becker, Owner and Chef, MaiBeck Restaurant in Kohln
    20 mins
    Innovation and tradition together: 2 chefs preparing the same dish using innovative techniques and traditional preparations.
    Chef Sebastian Morgenstern
    Chef Sebastian Morgenstern - Catering entrepreneur
    Tobias Becker
    Tobias Becker, Owner and Chef -  MaiBeck  restaurant in Kohln
16:30
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Pizza Gourment
    10 mins
    5 Stagioni and Marra Forni present pizza gourmet food tasting.
    Paolo Spadaro
    Paolo Spadaro, Master Baker and Flour Technician
16:40
  1. ITALY: ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY - ITA Presesnts GICL Chef Captain: EUROPE Chef Francesco Guarracino, Corporate Executive Chef, Roberto's Restaurant
    20 mins
    Gulfood International Culinary League presents TEAM CAPTAIN Chef Francesco Guarracino. Chef and his team will prepare one of the most iconic Italian dishes.
    Chef Francesco Guarracino
    Chef Francesco Guarracino, Corporate Executive Chef - Roberto’s restaurant
17:10
  1. ITALY: ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY- ITA Presents Interpretation of modern Italian cuisine with Chef Marco Legittimo, Head Chef, Vanitas Restaurant - Palazzo Versace
    20 mins
    The new Head Chef of Vanitas in Palazzo Versace presents his interpretation of modern Italian cuisine.  
    Chef Marco Legittimo
    Chef Marco Legittimo, Head Chef - Vanitas
11:20
  1. COFFEE BLEND: Espresso And Latte Art Presentation
    20 mins
    All day tasting sessions of the best Italian espressos.
11:40
  1. GULFOOD INTERNATIONAL CULINARY LEAGUE (GICL) PRESENTATION
    15 mins
    Presentation of the jury and the 2 teams that will compete in the first leg of the final.
12:10
  1. GICL: First Leg of The Competition: Europe vs. America, Chef Francesco Guarracino & Team vs Chef Roberto Segura & Team
    60 mins
    Both teams have one hour to prepare a three-course menu that best represents their countries.
    Chef Francesco Guarracino
    Chef Francesco Guarracino, Corporate Executive Chef - Roberto’s restaurant
    Chef Roberto Segura
    Chef Roberto Segura, Chef, Co - Founder and Director - Waka Restaurant & Bar - The Oberoi Hotel Dubai
13:10
  1. COFFEE BLEND: Dubai Moctail
    25 mins
    Mocktail show inspired by Dubai's flavours
13:35
  1. MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF MASTERCLASS: Chef Tomoo Kimsura San, Michelin Star Chef and Sushi Master Chef, Sushi Kimsura Restaurant, Singapore
    20 mins
    Master Sushi Chef Kimura San was recently awarded with a Michelin Star for his inspiring ‘’sushi philosophy’’.
    Chef Tomoo Kimura San
    Chef Tomoo Kimura San, Michelin Star Chef and Sushi Master Chef - Sushi Kimura Restaurant, Singapore
14:05
  1. MICHELIN-STARRD CHEF MASTERCLASS: Chef Mansour Memarian, Culinary Director of Food & Beverage, Palazzo Versace Dubai
    20 mins
    Winner of 2 Michelin Stars, Chef Mansur presents a masterclass on his eclectic cuisine style. 
    Chef Mansour Memarian
    Chef Mansour Memarian, Culinary Director - Palazzo Versace
14:25
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Arabic Flat Breads
    10 mins
    5 Stagioni and Marra Forni present Arabic flat breads.
    Paolo Spadaro
    Paolo Spadaro, Master Baker and Flour Technician
14:35
  1. SINGAPORE: Fusion Asian Cuisine Interpretation with Chef Akmal Anuar, Chef Founder, 3 Fils Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    Singaporean ‘Chef-preneur’ and culinary genius, Chef Akmal presents his creative interpretation of fusion Asian cuisine. 
    Chef Akmal Anuar
    Chef Akmal Anuar, Chef Founder - 3 Fils Restaurant
15:05
  1. GULFOOD INTERNATIONAL CULINARY LEAGUE (GICL) PRESENTATION
    10 mins
    Presentation for the jury and the 2 teams that will compete in the GILC final.
15:30
  1. GICL - Second Leg Of The Competition: Africa-Middle East vs. Asia, Chef Manal Al Alem & Team vs Chef Saradhi Dakara & Team
    60 mins
    Both teams have one hour to prepare a three-course menu that best represents their countries.
    Chef Saradhi Dakara
    Chef Saradhi Dakara, Executive Chef - The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill
    Lady Chef Manal Alalem
    Lady Chef Manal Alalem - Egyptian Professional Chef and TV Chef
16:45
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Food Show - 3 incredible acrobatic food techniques from 3 different countries with Pasqualino Barbasso, The incredible Acrobatic Pizza World Champion and Haishen Shi, Stretch Noodles
    15 mins
    Acrobatic pizza, noodle stretching and paratha show.
    Chef Haishen Shi
    Chef Haishen Shi, Stretch Noodles - China Sea Restaurant Dubai
    Pasqualino Barbasso
    Pasqualino Barbasso,  Acrobatic Pizza World Champion
17:10
  1. GULFOOD INTERNATIONAL CULINARY LEAGUE (GICL) AWARD CEREMONY
    20 mins
17:30
  1. TURKEY: Modern Turkish Cuisine with Chef Ibrahim Ata, Senior Sous Chef, Ninive Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    Historically and geographically at the crossroads of Asia, Middle East and Europe, Turkish cuisine is the ideal reflection of the incredible diversities. Experience the best of all worlds in this mast ...
    Chef Ibrahim Ata
    Chef Ibrahim Ata, Senior Sous Chef - Ninive Restaurant
11:20
  1. COFFEE BLEND - Vietnamese Coffee Presentation
    20 mins
    All day tasting sessions of coffee from Asia.All day tasting sessions of coffee from Asia.
11:50
  1. VIETNAM: A masterclass on the world-famous PHO soups by Lady Chef Lily Hoa Nguyen, Founder, Vietnamese Foodies Dubai and Chef Vu Van Duy
    20 mins
    A masterclass on the world-famous Vietnamese PHO soups.
    Lady Chef Lily Hoa Nguyen
    Lady Chef Lily Hoa Nguyen, Founder Of Vietnamese Foodies Dubai
12:20
  1. Flour Kitchen: Asian Flat Breads
    10 mins
    Marra Forni and 5 Stagioni present the Asian flatbread
    Paolo Spadaro
    Paolo Spadaro, Master Baker and Flour Technician
12:30
  1. CHINA: Traditional Chinese Cuisine
    20 mins
    Chef Wang Su
    Chef Wang Su, Head Chef - China Sea Restaurant
12:50
  1. COFFEE BLEND: Asian flavoured Moctails
    10 mins
    Mocktail Show Inspired By Asian Flavours
13:00
  1. INDIA: Masterclass on modern Indian cuisine with Chef Gaurav Singh, Executive Chef, Zafran Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    An exquisite experience of modern Indian cuisine, with dishes using unique ingredients such as Burrata cheese for incredible new flavours.
    Chef Gaurav Singh
    Chef Gaurav Singh, Executive Chef - Zafran
13:20
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Stretching Noodle Show
    20 mins
    A spectacular food show on the ancient Chinese art of stretching noodles.
    Chef Haishen Shi
    Chef Haishen Shi, Stretch Noodles - China Sea Restaurant Dubai
13:50
  1. MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF MASTERCLASS : Chef Mural Manjunath, Owner, Song Of India, Singapore
    30 mins
    Acclaimed Michelin starred chef hosts a masterclass on his interpretation of Indian cuisine, from his restaurant Song Of India in Singapore.
    Chef Mural Manjunath
    Chef Mural Manjunath, Owner - Song Of India - Singapore
14:30
  1. KENYA: Masterclass on cross ethnic cuisine with Chef Ali Said Alamin Mandhry, Celebrity Chef and Chef Rodger Mokay
    -700 mins
    Kenyan celebrity chef explain the contaminations between Indian and Kenyan cuisine.
    Chef Ali Said Mandhry
    Chef Ali Said Mandhry, Celebrity Chef. TV/ Radio Personality
    Chef Rodger Mokay
    Chef Rodger Mokay, Sous Chef - Rove Marina
14:45
  1. SPAIN – PHILIPPINES: Masterclass on cross ethnic cuisine with Chef Enrique Suarez, Corporate Chef, Landmark Group and Chef Mariano Andres Puerta, GM, Seville's Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    2 chefs reveal how the Spanish ethnic cuisine influenced one of the most traditional Filipino dishes.
    Chef Enrique Suarez
    Chef Enrique Suarez, Corporate Chef - Landmark Group
    Chef Mariano Andres
    Chef Mariano Andres, GM - Seville's
15:15
  1. ASIAN FUSION CUISINE : Masterclass
    15 mins
    Chef Alex takes you on a journey through Dubai’s multi-ethnic culinary scene, with a fusion of Japanese, Mexican and Far Eastern cuisines.  
    Chef Alex Stumpf
    Chef Alex Stumpf, Chef Patron - BB's
15:40
  1. GICL CHEF CAPTAIN PRESENTATION: ASIA, Chef Saradhi Dakara, Executive Chefm The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill Dubai
    20 mins
    Gulfood International Culinary League presents ASIA TEAM CAPTAIN. The chef and his team will prepare and present one iconic Asian dish.
    Chef Saradhi Dakara
    Chef Saradhi Dakara, Executive Chef - The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill
16:10
  1. CHINA: Masterclass with Chef Cao Ying, Head Chef, New Time Restaurant Dubai and Chef Gong Zhaoya, Sous Chef, New Time Restaurant Dubai
    20 mins
    A masterclass on one of the most iconic Chinese dishes: Beijing Duck
    Chef Cao Ying
    Chef Cao Ying, Head Chef - New Time Restaurant Dubai
    Chef Gong Zhaoya
    Chef Gong Zhaoya, Sous Chef - New Time Restaurent
16:30
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: Asian Flat Bread
    10 mins
16:40
  1. THAILAND: Masterclass with Chef Montree Keereerat, Head Chef, Sukhothai Restaurant - Le Meridien Dubai
    20 mins
    A masterclass on traditional Thai dishes from the Head Chef of one of the most renowned Thai restaurants in the UAE.
    Chef Montree Keereerat
    Chef Montree Keereerat, Head Chef - Sukhothai Restaurant
17:10
  1. INDONESIA: Presenting the best of Indonesian cuisine with Lady Chef Sylvia Rozeboom, Chef Consultant
    20 mins
    Lady Chef Sylvia Rozeboom
    Lady Chef Sylvia Rozeboom, Chef Consultant
11:20
  1. COFFEE BLEND: Turkish Coffee Presentation
    20 mins
    A tasting session of the finest Arabic coffee.
11:50
  1. LEBANON: Masterchef with Chef Omar Harbaly, Executive Chef, Al Safadi Dubai
    20 mins
    Presenting one of the Middle East’s most popular cuisines
    Chef Omar Harbaly
    Chef Omar Harbaly, Executive Chef - Al Safadi
12:20
  1. Mocktail Show Inspired By African-Middle Eastern Flavours
    10 mins
12:30
  1. GICL CHEF CAPTAIN PRESENTATION: AFRICA -MIDDLE EAST, Chef Manal Alalem, Eqyptian Professional Chef and TV Chef
    20 mins
    Gulfood International Culinary League presents the TEAM CAPTAIN OF AFRICA-MIDDLE EAST: 
    Chef Manal Alaem
    Chef Manal Alaem, Egyptian Professional Chef and TV Chef
13:00
  1. SYRIA: Syrian Cuisine Masterclass with Chef Salah Salha, Head Chef - Al Khaima, Royal Meridien Dubai
    20 mins
    Chef Salah presenting some of the mouthwatering classic dishes of Syrian cuisine.  
    Chef Salah Salha
    Chef Salah Salha, Head Chef Al Khaima - Royal Meridien
13:20
  1. FLOUR KITCHEN: African Flat Breads
    15 mins
13:35
  1. ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Cuisine Masterclass with Lady Chef Sara Aradi, Founder, Al Habasha Restaurant
    30 mins
    Ethiopian cuisine has a blend of Arab, Indian and most recently, Italian influences. This masterclass features a culinary preparation of one of the most complex African cuisines.
    Chef Sara Aradi
    Chef Sara Aradi, Founder - Al Habasha Restaurent

REGISTER NOW

Gulfood 2019 Sponsors

Loading

  • Category Sponsor (Rice)

  • Silver Sponsor

  • Registration Area Sponsor

  • Registration Area Sponsor

  • Category Sponsor (Meat & Poultry)

  • Gold Sponsor

  • Silver Sponsor

  • Silver Sponsor

  • Silver Sponsor

  • Silver Sponsor

  • Silver Sponsor

  • Tea House

  • Lanyards Sponsor

  • Visitor Badge Pouches Sponsor

  • Carrier Bags Sponsor

  • Carrier Bags Sponsors

 

Supporters & Media Partners

Loading

 

Upcoming Events
by Gulfood:

PRIME   

Yummex

Gulfood Manufacturing

Seafex

Gulfhost

The Speciality Food Festival

Search