Culinary Fest at Gleneagles

Gleneagles has brought together talented chefs and purveyors of fine food

for a Culinary Fest weekend from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 March 2010.

Afternoon tea on Friday afternoon is elevated by marrying the flavours with

whisky, followed by a malts and whisky blending masterclass.

On Saturday morning guests can either attend a VIP tour of nearby Glenturret

Distillery, or Perthshire smokehouse and fishmongers, George Campbell &

Sons.

Or back at Gleneagles, watch the skills of award-winning Scottish butcher

Simon Howie and the innovative cooking of Executive Chef Alan Gibb come

together in a ‘Nose to Tail’ cooking demonstration and listen as Head Pastry

Chef Neil Mugg, reveals his secrets for creating indulgent treats with 18

carat gold and Valrohna chocolate.

Following a showcase lunch in Deseo, the afternoon tastings are hosted by

Pommery Champagne and Le Dome.

The highlight of the weekend is a spectacular banquet in the Ballroom

prepared by Alan Gibb and Michelin Star chef Nigel Howarth of Northcote

Manor in Lancashire, with fine wines presented by Veronique Drouhin, head

winemaker of Maison Joseph Drouhin.  The evening closes with Scottish

artisan cheeses and classic malt truffles and an opportunity to meet the

chefs, winemakers and suppliers.

Prices per Estate room based on two adults sharing, including overnight

accommodation, full Scottish breakfast, VAT and the culinary events are:

Friday 5 March: £219

Saturday 6 March: £599

Sunday 7 March: £219

For full information or reservations, please call 0800 704705, email

resort.sales@gleneagles.com or visit www.gleneagles.com.