Discover Exclusive Dishes, Masterclasses Led by World-Renowned Chefs, and first-ever MICHELIN Guide Café at the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi 2024

Marking its highly anticipated return, the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi is set to inject the capital with a symphony of flavours. Taking place at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi from November 22^nd to 24^th, it promises a haven for food lovers of all ages. The festival will showcase a myriad of exclusive dishes, one-of-a-kind six-hands and eight-hands culinary collaboration between top chefs, live cooking demonstrations, and kids’ masterclasses.

This edition promises to deliver an even more refined experience, highlighting a taste of Abu Dhabi’s evolving food scene, where heritage meets modern gastronomy in every dish. With top chefs from 20 MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurants set to showcase their culinary mastery, guests can expect a thrilling journey through diverse cuisines and creative flavours.

Local legends include the teams from the capital’s One MICHELIN Star restaurants – 99 Sushi Bar, Erth Restaurant, Hakkasan, and Talea by Antonio Guida – who will be joined by international chefs from MICHELIN Starred restaurants such as Cenador de Amós (Three MICHELN Stars & Green Star, Spain), Crony (Two MICHELIN Stars & Green Star, Japan), Evvai (Two MICHELIN Stars, Brazil), Restaurant Allen (Two MICHELIN Stars, South Korea), and Ocean (Two MICHELN Stars, Portugal).

Blending international and local talent, the festival will also unveil its first-ever MICHELIN Guide Café, led by acclaimed Italian pastry chef and MICHELIN Passion Dessert winner Aurora Storari, the creative force behind Aura at One MICHELIN Star restaurant Hémicycle, and Alexandre Thabard, Executive Pastry Chef from Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi.

MICHELIN Guide Café Set Menu

Demonstrating the mastery of Chef Aurora Storari and Chef Alexandre Thabard, guests will have the opportunity to relish a specially curated three-course pastry set menu. Available to enjoy in the café as you explore the festival, try a selection of perfectly crafted sweet and savoury pastries, perfectly paired with Nespresso coffee, for AED 250 per person. Plus, receive an exclusive MICHELIN cup as a souvenir to take home. Chef Aurora Storari will be showcasing her exceptional culinary skills, so don’t miss this chance to experience her exquisite creations for the first time in Abu Dhabi.

 When: Available throughout the festival

Offer: Three-course pastry menu with choice of Nespresso coffee or EIRA Water, plus a MICHELIN cup to take home

Price: AED 250 per person

Terms and Conditions:

• Available to all festival attendees
• No prior bookings required
• Dine in time limited to 90 min per seating

 

Kids Masterclasses

Unleash your child’s inner chef with engaging cooking masterclasses taking place across the weekend.

On November 22^nd until 24^th, children will have the chance to work alongside talented Executive Pastry Chef Alex Thabard from Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, creating a classic fresh berry pavlova. In this fun and interactive masterclass, kids will learn how to whip up the perfect meringue, assemble the layers, and decorate their pavlova with vibrant seasonal berries. It’s the perfect way for children to explore the art of pastry making while expressing their creativity.

While on November 23^rd, children will have the exclusive opportunity to roll up their sleeves and learn the art of authentic Italian pasta making from the renowned Chef Luigi Stinga from One MICHELIN Star Talea by Antonio Guida. Guided step-by-step by Chef Luigi, they’ll discover how to mix, knead, roll, and shape their very own pasta from scratch. From tagliatelle to ravioli, young participants will explore different techniques and learn valuable tips directly from Chef Luigi.

Perfectly tailored for young foodies aged 6 to 12 and priced at AED 135, these sessions offer hands-on fun and learning in a world-class culinary setting, sparking a lifelong love for cooking.

 Masterclass Schedule:

• Friday, November 22^nd and Sunday, November 24^th – Fresh Fruits Pavlova masterclass with Chef Alexandre Thabard at 4.30 pm
• Saturday, November 23^rd – Italian Pasta masterclass with Chef Luigi Stinga at 4.30 pm

Price: AED 135 per child

Terms and Conditions:

• Suitable for children aged 6 to 12
• Parents may accompany but will not be included in the class

*For bookings and more information, please visit abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net

 MICHELIN Guide @ Home

For adults, take your culinary skills to the next level with the MICHELIN Guide @ Home live cooking demonstrations. Hosted every evening of the festival, each session will be led by chefs from MICHELIN Guide restaurants, who will guide you step-by-step through their signature recipes, sharing tips and techniques to help you recreate the magic in your own kitchen.?

Enjoy free access to witness celebrated chefs in action, including Debiprasad Rath, Head Chef at One MICHELIN Star Erth Restaurant Abu Dhabi, renowned for his modern twist on Emirati classics, Chef Hemant Oberoi from MICHELIN Selected Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, blending rich Indian flavours with contemporary flair, Kenan Harmoush, Head Chef at MICHELIN Selected Tean, who brings traditional Levantine dishes to life, and many more.

At the end of every session, receive a recipe card, allowing you to recreate an elevated culinary experience at home.

 Masterclass Schedule:

• Friday, November 22^nd – Masterclass with Tean at 6.00 pm; Masterclass with Almayass at 7.30 pm
• Saturday, November 23^rd – Masterclass with LPM at 6.00 pm; Masterclass with Erth Restaurant at 7.30 pm
• Sunday, November 24^th – Masterclass with Cafe Milano at 6.00 pm; Masterclass with Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi at 7.30 pm

Offer: Live cooking demonstration with free entry

 Terms and Conditions:

• To take part in the masterclass, guests can register for free at the door. First come first served basis.

 MICHELIN Stars Table

Embark on the ultimate MICHELIN Guide culinary journey with the exclusive MICHELIN Stars Table experience, hosted at four renowned restaurants within Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: Talea by Antonio Guida, Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, Hakkasan, and Sand & Koal.

Featuring a fusion of culinary masterminds each evening, top chefs from MICHELIN Starred restaurants will collaborate to create an extraordinary set menu inspired by the elements – earth, desert, sea, and sky.

Among the participants are restaurant owners and head chefs Allen Hyunmin Suh from Restaurant Allen (Two MICHELIN Stars, Seoul) and Luiz Filipe from Evvai (Two MICHELIN Stars, Brazil), who will collectively join forces with Chef Luigi Stinga at Talea by Antonio Guida (One MICHELIN Star, Abu Dhabi). This star-studded line-up will convey the theme of ‘earth’, focusing on fresh vegetables, legumes, and the finest cuts of meat.

Additionally, on November 24^th, Chef Lee Kok Hua of Hakkasan (One MICHELIN Star, Abu Dhabi) will welcome international guests Chef Michihiro Haruta from Crony (Two MICHELIN Stars & Green Star, Japan), Chef Hans Neuner from Ocean (Two MICHELIN Stars, Portugal), and Chef Jesús Sánchez Sáinz from Cenador de Amós (Three MICHELIN Stars, Spain), to deliver their rendition of the element of ‘sea’. This eight-hands dinner promises an unforgettable dining experience that showcases each chef’s interpretation of nature’s finest.

Especially on Sunday, November 24^th, Chef Ozan Kumbasar from Vino Locale (One MICHELIN Star & Green Star) and Chef Ivan Azar from Casa Vigil (One MICHELIN Star), will come together to present a sky-inspired brunch menu, highlighting open-fire cooking with smoke-kissed meats and vegetables, and flavors that capture the warmth of a sunrise.

Where: Four participating Restaurants within Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi  

 Schedule:

Hosted at Talea by Antonio Guida

• When: Friday 22^nd at 7.30 pm
• Participating Restaurants: Evvai (Two MICHELIN Stars), Restaurant Allen (Two MICHELIN Stars) & Talea by Antonio Guida (One MICHELIN Star)
• Theme: Earth
• Price: AED 850

Hosted at Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi

• When: Saturday 23^rd at 7.30 pm
• Participating Restaurants: Esquina Común (One MICHELIN Star), Samrub Samrub Thai (One MICHELIN Star) & Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi (MICHELIN Selected)
• Theme: Desert
• Price: AED 850

Hosted at Hakkasan

• When: Sunday 24^th at 7.30 pm
• Participating Restaurants: Crony (Two MICHELIN Stars & Green Star), Ocean (Two MICHELIN Stars), Cenador de Amós (Three MICHELIN Stars) & Hakkasan (One MICHELIN Star)
• Theme: Sea
• Price: AED 1,000

Hosted at Sand & Koal

• When: Sunday 24^th at 12.30 pm
• Participating Restaurants: Vino Locale (One MICHELIN Star & Green Star) & Casa Vigil (One MICHELIN Star)
• Theme: Sky
• Price: AED 850

 

*For bookings and more information, please visit abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net