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Anantara Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for an annual food festival. The inaugural event Anantara Gourmet 2015 will be held 9thto 16th April, 2015. The week-long culinary showcase will welcome nine international celebrity chefs to the United Arab Emirates with a programme of special culinary events at both Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa Abu Dhabi and Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa.
Speaking about the introduction of the new food festival General Manager Culinary Excellence for Minor Hotel Group, Mr Helmut Arthold said,
“Anantara is committed to offering guests a memorable journey whether their experience is an overnight stay, a special event or indeed a dining experience. We are delighted to announce this new annual event which is a celebration of food and the vine. “
“The concept of Anantara Gourmet is to provide a platform for our Dubai and Abu Dhabi city properties to showcase exceptional flavours and preparation techniques, through inspired special dinners, master classes and galas.”
Anantara Gourmet 2015 will commence with a Gala ‘Invitation Only’ Opening Night at the Lotus Lounge, Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa on Thursday 9th April.
The luxury hotel and resort group, has attracted some big names for Anantara Gourmet 2015, including Australian born Dylan Jones (known for his Thai cuisine), the UK’s Claire Clark (decadent sweets and pastries), Henrik Yde Andersen (renowned for having the only Michelin starred Thai restaurant in the world) from Denmark, Italian based Igor Macchia (who will showcase modern Italian cuisine) and Australian Mike Tafe (preparing inspired Australian seafood and meat dishes). Local UAE television personality Chef Houria from the famous “Fata Feat” cooking show will offer a masterclass in Arabic language showcasing her international repertoire of desserts.
The week will come to a close with a Charity Gala Dinner in the Mangroves Ballroom at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 16thApril with a menu especially created by the visiting chefs and accompanied by cellared beverages selected by Anantara’s Sommeliers.
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