An unforgettable programme of culinary events has been revealed for this year’s Margaret River Gourmet Escape presented by Audi.

The three-day culinary extravaganza (20 to 22 November) features more than 40 of the world’s leading food and wine personalities who will join international headline chef, Marco Pierre White to showcase the best of Western Australia and the Margaret River Wine Region through a jam-packed line up of events, experiences and adventures on land and sea. Tickets go on sale at midday on Tuesday 28 July (AWST) and range in price from $40 (Gourmet Village) to $600.

Guests will experience incredible dishes created by some of Australia and the world’s best chefs including David Thompson, Enrique Olvera, Gaggan Anand and Tetsuya Wakuda, as well as opportunities to learn about the world class wines, beer and produce from Western Australia and be educated by local and visiting wine talent and wine makers including Nick Stock, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Ch’ng Poh Tiong and Jeannie Cho Lee.

Busselton Jetty

The Gourmet Village, a buzzing world of culinary excitement, will house the largest-ever selection of WA restaurants, artisan producers and wineries along with private master classes, meet and greets and VIP experiences. New additions for 2015 include the Adriano Zumbo High Tea and the new Wine Lounge.

Exciting new event experiences this year include a dinner on the Busselton Jetty with Rick Stein; The Godfather Dinner at Vasse Felix with Marco Pierre White and his protégés; Stokehouse Restaurant setting sail on the Kimberley Quest II luxury cruiser; events specifically for beer lovers; a seafood discovery tour in Augusta; a selection of guided foodie trails featuring talented local producers; and a didgeridoo cave experience with bush barbeque dinner hosted by local Wadandi man, Josh Whiteland.

Returning popular favourites include the iconic Audi Gourmet Beach BBQs; Sundown Soirée at Fraser Gallop; Feast in the Forest at the Leeuwin Estate Safari Club; the Audi Collaboration Series dinners; International Cabernet Celebration at Cape Mentelle; and the Food Quiz. Chefs participating in these events include Ben Milgate and Elvis Abrahanowicz (Porteño), James Viles (Biota Dining & Rooms), Matt Moran (ARIA & Chiswick), and Brent Savage (Bentley Restaurant & Bar).

Event Details

Dates: 20 to 22 November 2015

The full program of events available from midday via www.gourmetescape.com.au

Tickets available through Ticketek from midday on 28th July (AWST) – www.ticketek.com.au

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