Tuesday, 25 October 2011 15:26
Featuring Michelin-Starred chefs at Vila Joya in Albufeira-Guia (Algarve) January 13 - 23, 2012. This is a sole food festival in which only Michelin-starred chefs are the participants. For the first time in the festival's history a luncheon will be prepared on the Malhadinha Nova Vineyard and will give guests of the festival an opportunity to bask in the atmosphere of one of Portugal
's most beautiful vineyards and farms. What the chef will be serving is what is raised or grown on the property giving new meaning to "farm to table" dining. In addition, there will be daytime festivities for guests to partake of including golf tournaments, wine and spirits tastings; workshops on Pata Negra and chocolate making, etc. There will also be a Go-Kart Race - "The Battle of the Michelin Chefs," where the masters will go head-to-head in a different type of competition. Travel packages are available so guests can tailor their experience to their own personal needs. Guests can choose between staying at the Vila Joya or other hotels including CS Sao Rafael Hotel. The silver package includes 3 days of events and dinners plus a round trip economy class airline ticket, the gold package 5 days, and the platinum package all 10 days. The gold and platinum packages include business class tickets, spa treatments, and transportation to and from the property. www.internationalgourmetfestival.com
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