Lafayette Gourmet’s Festival returns with 3-day programme

For the 4th year in a row, Lafayette Gourmet’s Food Fest returns with a 3-day program of foodie activities, tastings, workshops, and entertainment, from September 17th until 19th, 2015 at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall.

Strengthening its reputation as a gastronomic destination and unique food hall concept, Lafayette Gourmet will incorporate a variety of activities for its customers and foodies by hosting Regional and International Chefs as well as infamous Bloggers, who will be showcasing cuisines and culinary offerings from all over the world.

Food Fest 2015 will celebrate “real” food and organic produce while promoting Lafayette Gourmet‘s wide offer range.

Chef Russell Impiazzi, Culinary Director of Lafayette Gourmet, says:

“I am very excited about this year’s Food Fest, we have had a lot of fun with the last three, and the fourth one will be even bigger! We have brought together a fantastic group of Chefs, producers and foodie fans for a celebration of “real food”. Looking at where our produce comes from is really important for us and I hope we will give an insight to what we do at Galeries Lafayette. From the

local organic produce and amazing cheeses, to the Heritage Beef Program, having the opportunity to talk to the people behind this and taste the “real” products, gives the experience a sense of involvement and fun.

One highlight that I am looking forward to is working with Chef Philippe from the Chocolate Academy: we will be working on an exclusively produced range of chocolate truffles which will translate our vision of Dubai from the past, present and future… This is the idea behind Food Fest: interpret food, taste and talk about it, sharing experiences and ideas along the way. With chef demos, workshops, live entertainment and lots to eat, I’m sure that if you love food, you will enjoy Food Fest!’’

Lafayette Gourmet’s Food Fest 2015 dynamic program will include several celebrity Chefs, who will be serving up special culinary creations and hosting demos and workshops whilst revealing their secret recipes:

* founder and owner of Canada Beef, Robert Serapiglia;

* Chocolate-genius and Chocolate Academy’s favorite, Chef Phillipe Marand;

* Master of the ethical farm-to-table concept, resident of Six Senses Zighy Bay, Chef Richard Lee;

* Founder of the first organic, raw, vegan restaurant in the UAE, Chef Hayley Mac from Bestro

…and more to be confirmed!

A #FFfoodstagram workshop will be hosted by award-winning food blogger Karen McLean, the face behind Secret Squirrel Food: foodies will learn how to take stunning images of their dishes.

Also confirmed to participate: Noreen Wasti, the passionate blogger from Noni’s Place blog who will be hosting a workshop on how to master the savoir-fair of table setting.

Following the tradition, this year’s Food Fest will be presenting its diverse and culturally-rich cuisines via numerous food stations: food lovers will be able to sample a variety of cuisines from the exhibiting suppliers and Lafayette Gourmet’s own kitchens, whilst entertained by live music and entertainment including magicians, hang drummers, guitarists, stilt-walkers and jugglers.

Lastly, Galeries Lafayette in partnership with Air France KLM will be the giving the chance to one lucky winner and a friend to win a culinary trip to Amsterdam, including a 3 night-stay in the 5-star Conservatorium Museumplein Hotel!

Lafayette Gourmet Food Fest 2015 dates and timings:

September 17th – 19th, 2015, from 12pm until 8pm

Free of charge and open for public.

Location: Galeries Lafayette, 2nd floor, The Dubai Mall.

Find Lafayette Gourmet Food Fest 2015 on social media using the hashtag #GLfoodfest as well as:
* Facebook: Galeries Lafayette Dubai

* Twitter: @glafayettedubai

* Instagram: @galerieslafayettedubai @lafayettegourmet

Galeries Lafayette Food Fest 2015 – Events Calendar

More to be announced in September.

Day 1: Thursday September 17th 2015

* RAW like Food – Demonstration – By Hayley Mac (Bestro)

* Hidden secrets of Truffles – Demonstration - By Rami (Ramelli Truffles)

* Raw Yemani Honey & its benefits - Tasting and Food Pairing – Demonstration – By Riath Hamed (Balqees Honey)

* The Perfect Steak – Demonstration – By Robert Serapiglia

* Food Waste be gone – Workshop – By Jo Marengo (Bokashi)

* Smells like spice – Smell and win! – Competition – By Chef Russell Impiazzi (Galeries Lafayette)

* The Chocolate factory– Demonstration – By Phillippe Marand (Chocolate Academy)

* Smoothie addict – Competition – By Chef Russell Impiazzi.

Day 2: Friday September 18th 2015

* The Perfect Steak – Demonstration – By Robert Serapiglia.

* Hidden secrets of Truffles – Demonstration - By Rami (Ramelli Truffles)

* Eat More Plants: Farm-to-table – Workshop – By Chef Richard Lee (Six Senses Zighy Bay)

* #FFfoodstagram – Workshop – By Karen McLean (Secret Squirrel Food)

* Who moved my cheese? – Competition – By Chef Russell Impiazzi (Galeries Lafayette)

* Landing in Portugal – Workshop – By Daniel Autunes (Flavors of Portugal)

* RAW like food – Workshop – By Hayley Mac (Bestro)

* What’s in the Box – Competition – By Chef Russell Impiazzi (Galeries Lafayette)

Day 3: Saturday 19th 2015

* The Queen’s table - Workshop – By blogger Noreen Wasti (Noni’s place)

* Know your beef cut – Demonstration – By Canada Beef, Robert Serapiglia

* Hidden secrets of Truffles – Demonstration - By Rami (Ramelli Truffles)

* The Chocolate factory - Workshop – By Philippe Marand (Chocolate Academy)

* Fondue or Fondon’t – Competition & Demonstration – By Chef Russell Impiazzi (Galeries Lafayette) and Elie Malhouf (La Cave A Fromage)

* RAW like food – Demonstation – By Hayley Mac (Bestro)

* Love Olive and Oil – Competition – By Chef Russell Impiazzi (Galeries Lafayette)

About Galeries Lafayette – Dubai: the largest department store in Dubai, a unique shopping destination with French heritage.

Open since 2009, Galeries Lafayette is a full-range, upscale department store located in the largest shopping mall in the Middle East, The Dubai Mall. With an enduring international reputation for quality, creativity and uniqueness, Galeries Lafayette has remained at the forefront of retailing in Dubai.

Covering a total area of 215,000 square feet of modern yet chic design, Galeries Lafayette is the biggest department store in Dubai, keeping the French fashion spirit truly alive in the shopping capital of the Middle East.

Galeries Lafayette differentiates itself from any other department store by offering a 360 degree shopping experience which includes womenswear, abayas, eveningwear, menswear, jewellery, kidswear, lingerie, luxury accessories and shoes, beauty, homeware, and lastly, Lafayette Gourmet: an international food hall offering a whole range of flavors from all over the world, thanks to 11 different kitchens.

The services offered by Galeries Lafayette include a unique loyalty card program with extensive benefits, personal shopping, a hairdressing salon by Jacques le Coupe, complimentary tailoring, catering and home delivery services by Lafayette Gourmet, and much more.

A wide selection of the most fashionable and top designer labels, such as Fendi, Michael Kors, Tod’s, Marc Jacobs, Etoile, and Mont Blanc as well as Galeries Lafayette’s private label, blended with casualwear brands such as Diesel and Pinko make Galeries Lafayette a unique destination for shopping, for expat, local, and tourist customers alike.

Moreover, numerous exclusive brands such as Karl Lagerfeld, Poca and Poca, Queen of Spades, Lorenzo Villoresi, and many others, makes a visit to Galeries Lafayette an unforgettable experience.

About Lafayette Gourmet in Galeries Lafayette:

Nestled on the second level of the popular French department store Galeries Lafayette

at The Dubai Mall, Lafayette Gourmet tantalizes all the senses with diverse range of cuisines.

Choose from over 11 cuisines in one destination, and indulge in a gastronomic feast, while

you take a break from your shopping spree.

Established in Dubai since 2009, Lafayette Gourmet is a temple to gastronomy and gourmandize, offering a whole range of flavors from all over the world and guaranteed to find all what it takes to fulfill your taste buds.