Monte Carlo Gastronomie 2011

2011-11-25 00:00
2011-11-28 23:59

16th edition of annual gastronomic food and drink fair

From 25th to 28th November, daily from 10:00 to 19:00, organized by Promocom. This year's theme is chefs' inspirations. With around 150 exhibitors, gastronomic food and drink to taste, and table decorations. With daily cooking demonstrations, exhibitors include various food and drink related associations, and the participation of several of Monaco's hotel and restaurant chefs. Program:

Friday

  • 10:00, Calabrian chefs
  • 12:00, swearing in of new member of Confrerie de l'Etiquette du Mentonnais
  • 13:00, Thierry Auer, master chocolatier
  • 14:30, Slow Food prize giving
  • 15:00, Troc de Toques competition

Saturday

  • 10:00, Calabrian chefs
  • 11:00, Stephan Cazzullini
  • 12:00, Meridien Hotels of Nice and Monte Carlo
  • 13:15, wine tasting with Patrice Frank and Dominique Milardi of the Sommeliers de Monaco
  • 14:15, Stephane Coco of Joel Robuchon
  • 15:30, Graine de Chef Patissier competition
  • 18:00, Chroniqueurs Gastronomiques prize giving

Sunday

  • 10:00, Calabrian chefs
  • 11:00, several chefs and creations, including pink champagne sorbet, created by Cyril Didier of the Atelier du Glacier for the Prince's wedding
  • 13:45, Carlo Rossi and Dominique Milardi of the Association des Maitres d'Hotel
  • 15:00, Philippe Jourdin of Cafe de Paris, and Stephanie le Quellec, winner of 2011 Top Chef
  • 16:15, Patrick Raingeard Michelin starred chef, and Ronan Kernen, finalist of 2011 Top Chef
  • 17:30, Emanuel Lehrer of Le Mas de Pierre

Monday

  • 10:00, Calabrian chefs
  • 11:00, wine tasting with Jean-Pierre Rous and Guy Cassouto
  • 13:30, Gianluca Strobino of the Hotel de Paris
  • 15:00, Jean-Pierre Buffo and Antonio Fochi of the Association de Maitres d'Hotel

Entry is 5 euros, free for children under 12, and free for all on weekdays from 12:00 to 14:00. More information from event website: Monte Carlo Gastronomie.