The world’s best chefs, finest wines, champagnes, spirits and gourmet produce for two days in one of the most exquisite venues in London

Experience some of the world’s best chefs, finest wines, champagnes, spirits and gourmet produce for two days in one of the most exquisite venues in London

September 2011 will see the launch of Quintessentially Epicure, the latest addition to the leading luxury lifestyle group, Quintessentially.

Quintessentially Epicure is a two day luxurious gastronomic event sponsored by Coutts, taking place at one of London’s most exquisite venues, The Hurlingham Club.

September 9th and 10th will see some of the world’s most renowned chefs, top international gourmet producers and the very finest wines and spirits from across the globe brought together in London for two days of epicurean bliss.

The event will offer guests the chance to experience demonstrations and tastings from a selection of the world’s best chefs, learn about global trends and innovations in food, beverage and cooking, sample the finest produce available, taste complimentary dishes from London’s leading restaurants including Maze, Tamarind, China Tang, Babbo, Aqua Nueva, Quince at The Mayfair Hotel and Bennetts Oyster Bar, experience the best wines, spirits and champagnes from around the globe and participate in talks from leading culinary experts.

Participating brands showcasing at the event include Taittinger (Quintessentially Epicure’s exclusive Champagne sponsor), Johnnie Walker Blue Label, La Masion du Chocolat, Pierre Hermé boutiques, Rougié Fois Gras, Imperial Caviar, Badoit, Evian, Oliveology, Iberica, Ibiza Delivers, Quintessentially Travel, Delonghi and more.

Guests will have a chance to:

• Experience demonstrations and tastings from some of the world’s best chefs
• Learn about new global trends and innovations in food, beverage and cooking
• Sample the finest produce available – caviar, fois gras, chocolates, fine Spanish hams and more
• Savour dishes from London’s leading restaurants
• Taste the very best wines, champagnes and spirits
• Participate in talks from well-known leading culinary experts
Participating chefs include:

• Marcus Wareing, Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley and The Gilbert Scott, London
• Hélène Darroze, The Connaught, London and Helene Darroze in Paris
• Brett Graham, The Ledbury, London
• Giorgio Locatelli, Locanda Locatelli, London
• William Curley, Belgravia and Richmond, London
• John Campbell, Dorchester’s Collection Cowarth Park, Berkshire
• Shaun Hill, The Walnut Tree, Wales
• Pierre Hermé, London, Paris, Tokyo, Osaka, Strasbourg
• Phil Howard, The Square, London
• Heinz Beck, Aspleys, London; La Pergola, Rome
A highlight of the show will be a controversial and exciting blind tasting of a selection of New World Wines hosted by expert wine writer and critic Matthew Jukes.

Quintessentially Epicure will also be creating a unique coffee table book including profiles on all the participating chefs giving an intimate portrayal of their recipes, techniques and backgrounds as well as menus from participating restaurants, content from leading food writers and critics and trend features from the world’s leading luxury brands and names.

Quintessentially Epicure is sponsored by

Champagne Sponsor:

LOCATION: The Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London, SW6 3PR

DATES: Friday 9th September and Saturday 10th September 2011
For bookings and enquiries please contact tickets@quintessentiallyepicure.com
or visit www.quintessentiallyepicure.com

For further information and images please contact Quintessentially Communications:
christabel.mcconville@quintessentially.com / 020 3073 6751

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Ticket details:
Limited availability, tickets start from £100 and include complimentary tastings from a range of luxury producers and brands as well as a tasting dish to enjoy from each participating restaurant.

Standard Ticket (£100): includes degustations and tastings from all participating restaurants and brands, master-classes and discussions from experts in the food, wine and spirit from around the world and Champagne upon arrival.

Chef demonstrations and Degustations from 2pm – 8pm each day (£300 for one day, £500 for both days)
Includes demonstrations and tastings from five chefs each day paired with fine wines and spirits, one-on-one discussions with each chef, access to the VIP area, premium Champagne, access to all features of the main event and a Quintessentially Epicure coffee table book.

VIP (£170): access to all features of the main event as well as the VIP lounges which includes unlimited Champagne and spirits, premium liquors and cocktails, tastings of premium products from different brands and a Quintessentially Epicure coffee table book.

**Tables for large group tastings and VIP Hospitality packages are available upon request.

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