Meet passionate professionals, explore new expertise, and enjoy five days of unique gourmet experiences. Check out the program and don’t miss any of the event highlights!
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11/21/2026
10:00
10:00
Mini Kachen – Aroma bar
A fun workshop to awaken children’s senses through fragrances and aromas.
12:00
12:00
Marzipan workshop & toque workshop
Children discover the art of marzipan making and personalize their chef’s hat.
12:30
Crêpes workshop
A hands-on workshop to discover the steps involved in making crêpes.
13:00
13:00
The art of tasting - Tasting methodically: discovering extra virgin olive oil
Learn how to taste an extra virgin olive oil methodically and recognize its main sensory characteristics. Through a guided tasting, discover how to observe, smell, and taste in order to better identify the aromas, flavors, and different qualities of an oil.
14:00
14:00
The art of tasting – Smelling before tasting: The aromatic world of spices and herbs
Discover the aromatic world of spices and herbs through a sensory experience that puts smell first. Learn to recognize, compare, and describe different aromas, and gain a better understanding of their role in our perception of flavors.
15:00
15:00
The art of tasting – taste, compare, describe: around balsamic vinegar
Discover balsamic vinegar from a new perspective through a comparative tasting. Taste, analyze, and describe different expressions of the product to better understand the flavors, textures, and sensations that set them apart.
16:00
16:00
Plating a dish – dishes to share
Discover the art of plating with chefs Etienne Berg and Gaël Genet from the Les Hôtels Très Particuliers group. Exploring the theme of “dishes to share,” they will reveal their techniques and tips for turning a convivial dish into a presentation that is as elegant as it is delicious. A demonstration showing how to play with shapes, colors, and textures, and how to add the final touch that makes all the difference on the plate.
16:00
Presidents' reception
17:00
17:00
Plating art – sharing table
Discover the art of setting a warm and elegant table with Serge Hemmer from RAK Porcelain. Around the theme of the “Sharing Table,” he will share his advice and inspiration for creating a table designed around sharing and conviviality. A demonstration to discover how to combine tableware, layout and presentation to transform the table into a truly shared experience.
