Raising A Toast To The International Food And Wine Show

Can you guess what’s cooking at the Epicenter, one of the chicest addresses in Gurgaon, this February? It’s none other than the eighth edition of the International Food and Wine Show.

It’s time all food lovers and critics out there get ready with their forks, spoons and wine glasses for an event that is sure to please the taste buds. Regarded as one of the best and most popular events in its category, it is attended by hoteliers, restaurateurs, food importers and exporters, wholesalers, supermarket chains, chefs, food critics and food enthusiasts from across six different countries. While it was essentially envisioned as a trade show with wineries from India and other countries including Spain, South Africa, USA, Denmark, France, Japan and others unveiling their signature wines for connoisseurs,  it is also a great place for food lovers to browse through hundreds of F&B products that are launched here.  From gourmet dishes to snacks, packaged ready to eat food products to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and even sparkling water find their day of glory here. This event also provides an excellent opportunity for companies to meet with traders, launch and market their products, and sign up partnerships and business ventures.

There are lots of other activities in store at the event, in addition to F&B companies exhibiting and launching their latest offerings. These activities include discussions, seminars, lectures and workshops on various related topics. The most exciting events however are the guided wine tastings and workshops on judging a good and bad wine. These workshops are conducted by leading sommeliers and offer a truly incredible experience.

There’s so much on offer during this delicious event that those walking in through the doors are usually spoilt for choice. While it is easy to just follow your nose around, visitors should not miss witnessing exciting contests between national and international chefs in various competitions temptingly titled Culinary Cup, Culinary Affaire and Gourmet Safari. While Culinary Cup is a competition where top chefs vie for titles, Culinary Affaire is a mouthwatering opportunity to taste some of the signature offerings of top international chefs. Gourmet Safari takes VIPs, food critics, and journalists on a culinary adventure treating them to fine wines and exotic dishes.

An eagerly anticipated event, it has over the years become a leading event not only for industry insiders but for other related professionals too. It not only provides visitors with an ideal opportunity to keep abreast of latest trends in the F&B industry, it also introduces them to the latest technologies in this field which include everything from equipment for vineyards and wineries to the kitchen counter. Besides, it provides international participants a wonderful opportunity to partake of India’s world famous hospitality. So, if you’re a foodie, you know where you’ll be between February 14 and 16, 2013!

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