More details have been announced for the event that will replace Culinaria. Named Autumn, the event changes format and will be held between 18 October and 30 October in Brussels.
Over the past years Culinaria has made a name for itself as the top food event in Brussels.
Autumn, this year, will feature a food market, a cocktail bar and a restaurant. Organisers have said that there will be le Mercato, a food market created by chefs. There will be le Club which will bring together some of the best bartenders and cocktail masters from Belgium and Europe and le Gastronomique, a restaurant which where four chefs will be cooking every evening.
The location has not yet been announced but the organisers have said that the place does not exist and will cease to exist after the event which indicates it will be a pop-up location.
Every evening four chefs will create a unique eight course meal. Guests can exceptional service with a maitre d’hotel in attendance, sommeliers, chefs in the room and unique menus in a space specifically designed for the occasion. The organisers are promising a unique scenery matched with music, video and artistic performances.
The names of the chefs taking part in the event that is spread over nearly two weeks has not been announced but they are expected to include top Belgian chefs as well as European chefs.
At the Mercato, you will be able to find food and drink to eat on the spot, try different produce from artisanal producers and drink with friends. You will be able to shop and even store your shopping bags in a dedicated refrigerated space.
In the evenings, after 10pm, there will be a Cocktail Bar. Every evening, a cocktail will be served with a specific dish. It will be an unusual four hands experience between a chef and a barman who will create a cocktail and an amuse bouche.
Culinaria was an event that brought together some of Belgium’s best chefs and used to take place at Tour et Taxis in Brussels for five days in May. It provided foodies with a unique opportunity to savour dishes prepared by many of Belgium’s best chefs in one menu.
Culinaria also featured workshops by international chefs.
Pre bookings are expected to open shortly.
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