A MELTING

POT OF GREAT

FLAVORS

8 - 10 November | 3 - 10 pm | Seaside Arena Special trade access on 8 November | 12 - 3 pm

Beirut proved once again that it is a capital of taste by playing host to two fantastic food events. Beirut Cooking Festival and Salon du Chocolat Beirut, held concurrently from 8-10 November at Seaside Arena, brought the tastiest flavors to the city while celebrating the magic of carnival, this year’s theme.

The events welcomed more than 15,000 visitors, 160 exhibitorsand over 60 chefs and experts, who shared their know-how at more than 100 workshops and demonstrations.

Marking their eighth and fifth editions respectively, Beirut Cooking Festival and Salon du Chocolat Beirut kicked off with the famous chocolate fashion show, which showcased 13 dresses created by Lebanese designers and renowned pastry chefs. The fashion show’s special guest was designer Karoline

Lang who collaborated with Lebanese pastry chef and master consultant Charles Azar.

Other highlights at Salon du Chocolat Beirut included workshops with the leading pastry chefs at the Choco Demo, a space for children to decorate and taste sweet items, a Chocolate Sculpture competition with students from Alba, Cake Design and Buche Design Competitions and a 250-kg chocolate angel sculpture. At the Beirut Cooking Festival, the Chefs’ Theater brought together a number of celebrity chefs who prepared inspiring dishes in front of an enthusiastic audience, while the Masterclasses section hosted small group tutorials with chefs, lifestyle experts, bloggers and wine connoisseurs. The Librairie Gourmande also invited visitors to browse a vast selection of cookbooks and attend book signings.

”We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this year’s festival; especially given the market challenges. Food brings people together and this could not be truer of the Lebanese,” said Joumana Damous-Salame, managing director of Hospitality Services, the organizer. “We are thrilled to have added flavor to the festive season in Beirut.”

ANOTHER ROUND OF DELICIOUS FLAVORS AT BEIRUT COOKING FESTIVAL AND SALON DU CHOCOLAT BEIRUT

EVENTS HELD ALONGSIDE THE SHOW

Chefs’ TheaterMore than 20 of the finest chefs were present to share with the public their passion for food through a series of live demonstrations and workshops at the Chefs’ Theater. The chefs prepares an assortment of exciting dishes from Lebanese favorites to gourmet international dishes

Librairie GourmandeA wide selection of cookbooks were available for visitors buy at Librairie Gourmande. There were also book signings for Sabine Mazloun and Chef Khalissa during the event.Organic PavilionNew this year, an organic pavilion gathered the top organic producers who promoted their products. Participants

were: Tiny but Mighty, Adyar, Biolicous, House of Zejd, Organic Sisters and Healthy Basket.Wine BoutiqueVisitors had the opportunity to taste organic Lebanese wine. Small wineries showcased the best of their production. Participants were: Adyar, Batroun Mountains, Trois Collines and Cabernet Sauvignon 2016.

MasterclassesExciting sessions took place with bloggers, influencers, foodservice experts, dieticians, mixologists and wine experts. Strengthening and enhancing quality olive oil chain in Lebanon - Olio Del Libano III Visitors discovered the best Lebanese extra virgin olive oil with Chef Sleiman Khawand who presented a selection of delicious recipes.

Key facts

• 5,200 sqm of exhibition space, packed with stands and live culinary and lifestyle events

• 160 exhibitors showcasing unique food and beverage items, cooking equipment and festive products

• 60 celebrity chefs and experts sharing with the public their passion and know-how

• 60 workshops offering visitors the chance to learn new recipes and the latest lifestyle tips

• 15,000 visitors passionate about food and drink

• 24k+ Facebook fans and almost 3k followers on Instagram

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Food • Drink • Lifestyle8 - 10 November | 3 - 10 pm | Seaside Arena

Special trade access on 8 November | 12 - 3 pm

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See you next year!14 – 16 November 2019