Listen up foodies, this is your chance to cook up a lavish feast with celebrity chefs Tom Walton and Xavier Caille.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort will host the Gourmet Festival 2016, a week-long food festival which will kick-off on October 24.
Hotel guests will be given the opportunity to sample an international spread from all over the world, including Italy and Thailand, as well as join cooking demonstrations and masterclasses.
Take a seat in pastry chef Marike van Beurden masterclass to see her in action and learn tips and family recipe secrets. The class costs Dh150 and will held on October 23 from noon at The Lotus Lounge. An afternoon tea for Dh145 with the chef’s signature desserts including red velvet domes with cream cheese frosting and pistachio squares will take place on October 24 and 25 from 3pm at the lounge.
World oyster shucking champion Xavier Caille will put his speed and skills to the test by shucking 30 oysters in less than three minutes on October 24-25, 28-29 from 12.30pm and 7pm at The Beach House and on October 27 from 7pm at Bushman’s Restaurant.
Book a relaxed evening with the acclaimed Chef Prim Pulsok from Bangkok, who will introduce guests to Thai flavours and spices on October 24-25 from 7pm at Mekong. The experience costs Dhs 275.
Diners will also be able to reserve a table for the Saturday Lazy Lunch with Chef Tom Walton on October 29 at Bushman’s Restaurant for Dh250.
• The Gourmet Festival will runs until October 29. For more information, visit www.anantara.com/gourmet.
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