HKTB says that wine will naturally be a focus of the festival, with the popular 'major country pavillions' showcasing makers from 36 countries around the world
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will again host the city’s large-scale outdoor culinary event, Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival in a four-day fiesta from October 26–29 at the event space in Victoria Harbour’s Central Harbour.
In a press statement, HKTB says that wine will naturally be a focus of the festival, with the popular ‘major country pavillions’ showcasing makers from 36 countries around the world. It adds that the festival would be one of the highlights of a month-long series of vibrant taking place in Hong Kong throughout November.
HKTB says that food and wine lovers from around the world are invited to celebrate the joys of gastronomy in Asia’s culinary capital with the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival. This year’s edition of the gourmet extravaganza will be its first physical event following a five-year hiatus.
The four-day event will allow visitors to indulge in a diverse array of global flavours in a single visit
HKTB says that the event will have nearly 300 booths showcasing global food and wine offerings, as well as a suite of interactive workshops, where eligible overseas visitors will also receive a free cocktail on arrival. This year, the spotlight will be on the classic vintages from France and Italy and emerging wine regions from Thailand, Moldova and Finland. In a festival first, a dedicated display for Chinese Wine Discovery is being introduced, featuring wine merchants including Xige Estate and Chateau Mihope from Ningxia in Northwest China, Yunnan Red Wine & Spirits, and Shandong-based Mystic Island Winery.
The statement adds that the four-day event will allow visitors to indulge in a diverse array of global flavours in a single visit, with dishes ranging from punchy, flavour-filled street food and nostalgic local favourites to refined hotel delicacies by vendors including the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.
In a new addition, the Tasting Theatre will offer a number of hands-on workshops for visitors of all ages, with insightful and engaging sessions including ‘Plant to Plate’, ‘Origin of the Coffee Bean’, ‘The Story of Rice’ and more. Cooking demonstrations and workshops will be led by celebrity chef He Jiansheng from Shunde, Guangdong and award-winning Taiwanese baker Wu Pao-chun, who will join Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival for the first time.
Puneet Kumar
“As young and affluent Indian travellers seek immersive holidays, Hong Kong is ready to captivate their senses with global culinary experiences set against its iconic skyline. The return of the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, after a five-year hiatus, marks a momentous occasion in our culinary calendar. It is not just an event, it is a celebration of our rich gastronomic heritage and global flavors. It is an invitation to indulge in the vibrant spirit of the city’s gastronomy and nightlife. We are excited to welcome our international visitors to savor the world’s finest flavours, create unforgettable memories and Discover Hong Kong like never before,” says Puneet Kumar, Director, South Asia and Middle East, Hong Kong Tourism Board.
HKTB says that in ‘Chinese Master Chefs’ Curation, those seeking the latest and greatest in Chinese fine dining items will be exhibited from November 1–30. Gourmands can savour the new trends in Chinese cuisine prepared by some of the city’s leading Chinese chefs. The lineup includes a host of Michelin-starred restaurants.
With the ‘HK Bar Show’, Hong Kong’s world-class cocktail scene will also be in the spotlight with a number of bars around the city offering specially crafted Hong Kong-inspired libations. The statement adds that cocktail lovers will be invited to discover limited-time Hong Kong-inspired cocktails, creations by guest mixologists and live entertainment at over 60 bars around the city, including a number that recently appeared on Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
HKTB says that in ‘Sip & Savour in LKF’, foodies can enjoy 15 pc off limited-time menu items prepared by some of Lan Kwai Fong’s top chefs and mixologists. Visitors can indulge in special tasting menus and wine-pairing dinners at restaurants in one of Hong Kong’s best loved entertainment precincts, with 20 participating venues including Foxglove and Bombay Dreams, with some also featuring live entertainment to elevate the experience.
And, at the ‘Chill EAT – Everything About Taste’ section, the month-long series of multi-dimensional dining events will see over 200 restaurants citywide. The statement adds that it will provide a platform for rising stars of the culinary world, present sustainable, seaview and immersive dining experiences and offer up to 30 pc off special menus created exclusively for Taste Around Town.
