Event: World Gourmet Festival 2012
Date: 2-9 September 2012
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok
Website: worldgourmetfestivalbangkok.com

The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok’s annual World Gourmet Festival is one of the most eagerly anticipated culinary events of the year. The 13th edition of the event, to be held from September 3 to 9, features events such as a wine masterclass, a cheese tasting course and a cigar and rum-pairing event. Though additional chefs are still being announced, the current line-up already showcases top chefs from around the world.

Chefs currently confirmed to participate are:

Shiqin Chen, La Rei, Il Boscareto, Piedmont, Italy
Sebastian Frank, Restaurant Horváth, Berlin, Germany
Igor Macchia, La Credenza, Piedmont, Italy
Michael Mina, Michael Mina Restaurants, USA
Masa Shimakawa, ONYX, California, USA
Frédéric Vardon, LE 39V, Paris, France

For visitors looking to take full advantage of the experience, the hotel has launched the World Gourmet Festival package, which includes accommodations, Executive Club access and a special featured dinner for two.