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Langham Melbourne
Masterclass 2012

Theatre of Ideas

David Chang Massimo Bottura Ben Shewry Rene Redzepi

Meet the game-changers. The world’s most forward-thinking chefs reveal big ideas and small inspirations.

In an exclusive set of afternoon sessions at the Melbourne Convention Centre, the world’s most forward-thinking chefs reveal the big ideas and small inspirations behind their approach to cooking and eating, now and in the future.

Prepare to have your beliefs challenged and your imagination stretched. Feed your mind, not your body, with insights and ideas from the world’s finest.

Theatre of Ideas Sessions

RENÉ REDZEPI
BEN SHEWRY
DAVID CHANG
MASSIMO BOTTURA

RENÉ REDZEPI

WHY NORDIC CHEFS DIG NATURE SO MUCH

Noma Copenhagen, Denmark

Common Ground

Biography:

The S. Pellegrino World Number One chef two years running, René Redzepi of Copenhagen’s Noma, is celebrated as one of the chief proponents of the famed indigenous Nordic cuisine movement. Redzepi’s passion for native raw materials has recently culminated in the inaugural 2011 MAD Food Camp, a summit held by the chef aimed at promoting understanding of and engagement with local food production systems, dish by dish and season by season.

This visit is made possible through the support of Denmark House and Wonderful Copenhagen.

BEN SHEWRY

Time and Place

Attica Melbourne, Australia

Common Ground

Biography:

Multi-award-winning chef, Ben Shewry, has built his international reputation on a deep respect for his surrounding environment, hand-foraged wild ingredients as well as dishes born of childhood memories and a pronounced sense of time and place. Shewry is executive chef at Melbourne's Attica, the 2012 Age Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year and the highest-scoring Melbourne restaurant on the current S.Pellegrino World's 100 Best Restaurants list.

DAVID CHANG

DAVID CHANG DISCOVERS AUSTRALIA

Momofuku Restaurants New York, USA & Sydney, Australia

Wild Cards

Biography:

Michelin starred serial restaurateur and pioneer of truly excellent cross-cultural cuisine, David Chang is also a visionary chef and master collaborator with some revolutionary ideas on food. Now with five New York offshoots of his ever-expanding Momofuku empire - Momofuku Ko, Momofuku Ssam Bar, Momofuku Noodle Bar, Milk Bar and Ma Peche - plus his very own magazine, Lucky Peach. Momofuku Seiōbo, Chang’s first Momofuku restaurant outside of the USA, opened in Sydney, Australia in late October, 2011.

This visit is supported by Movida.

MASSIMO BOTTURA

RETURN TO THE FUTURE

Osteria Francescana Modena, Italy

Wild Cards

Biography:

Three Michelin stars and a fourth place in the S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants has not made Massimo Bottura more conventional. Based in northern Italy at the renowned Osteria Francescana, Bottura’s approach to food looks to the future while maintaining a strong grasp on culinary history and traditions. He's a part academic, part performance artist, and all super-delicious chef.

Massimo’s visit is supported by The Press Club.

Event Info

When:
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March 2012

Where:
Melbourne Convention Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf

What's included

What your full day Langham Melbourne MasterClass ticket includes:
- Tastings in all sessions (excluding Theatre of Ideas)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Lunch served by The Langham, Melbourne or Melbourne Convention Centre
- Refreshments throughout
- Complimentary transfers service between venues
- Gift bag and copy of MasterClass Recipe Book

Pricing Info

Mix and match any sessions:
Day ticket $320.00*
Weekend ticket $595.00*

Single Session:
Theatre of ideas: $65.00

*Those purchasing Theatre of Ideas tickets as part of a full day or weekend ticket receive priority reserved seating and a copy (on the day) of Cooking with the World’s Best – Celebrating 20 Years of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival RRP $49.99

How do I book?

You can mix and match between any of the MasterClass sessions to create your full day or weekend experience. Or you can purchase Theatre of Ideas as single sessions.

For all full day or weekend purchases:
Contact the dedicated Ticketmaster MasterClass booking line on +613 8632 2255

For all single session purchases:
Contact Ticketmaster on 136 100 or click here to purchase online