Premier Gastronomy Festival 1st to 17th November 2013
Premier press dish
As the nights draw in, and the days shorten, food in Bansko takes centre stage. So it is in the cool clear morning air that I enter The Gallery of Modern Art in Doctor’s Garden. It’s a pleasant central district of Sofia located close to the famous landmark building — Alexander Nevski church.
But I’m here for the press event for the Gastronomy Festival 2013, to be held at the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort between 1st and 17th November 2013.
Whilst chefs are busy cooking some impressive looking dishes we’re informed about the festival…
…”guests will be able to enjoy not only master skills of special guests, but also to be part of the accompanying thematic events, wine tastings and a bazaar of producers in the region.”
And there’s more…
Head Chef at the Premier
“…One of the biggest surprises of the festival will be the presence of Father Epifanios (monk of Mount Athos), known in Europe for his culinary creations of Monastery cuisine.”
There is a charity partnership with the International Women’s Club (“IWC”) of Sofia. They are donating part of the revenue of Saturday 2nd November to their cause.Throughout the festival a charity ruffle; people may purchase tickets for € 1 each. All money will go to IWC.
The winner will enjoy free accommodation in Premier.
The Premier Gastronomy Festival
The lengths that the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort go to to make sure that this, now annual, event goes well is evident. I felt there was genuine passion for good food. They are making our love of gastronomy a compelling reason as to why we should visit the Premier.
If looking to take a short Autumn break in Bansko to recharge the batteries this November then the Premier Gastronomy Festival seems the excuse to make it happen. It’s a fine hotel and they seem intent to make their guests’ gastronomic experience one to remember.
Judging from my previous visits to Premier’s restaurant Amvrosia, and last year’s event, I can confidently recommend the Premier’s Gastronomy Festival in Bansko.
Ivan Manchev at the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort's press launch, Museum of Modern Art, Sofia
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GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL PROGRAMME 1-17 November 2013
Friday 1st November: Bulgaria
Wine degustation and seminar by Stefka Sveshtarova (President of Bulgarian Sommeliers & Wine Connoisseurs Association)
“Traditional Bulgaria” Show by two babi(?) from Gorno Draglishte
Cocktail party: exquisite wine and unique fingerfood “creations” prepared by Bulgarian Association of Professional Chefs:
Andre Tokev; Ivan Manchev
Andrey Stoilov (Kempinski Hotel Zografski, Sofia) Petar Yorgov (“Di Wine” restaurant – Varna / No1 Chef in Bulgaria 2009)
Ivajlo Dimitrov (Team Chef No1 in Bulgaria 2011)
Milen Panev (No 1 Chef in Bulgaria 2012)
Pavlina Evtimova (Pastry Chef “Captain Cook” restaurant)
Aleksandar Ivanchev (No 1 Pastry Chef in Bulgaria 2013)
Guest: Blagoy Ragin (President of Bulgarian Hotel & Restaurant Association)
DJ music
Latte Art: the art of coffee presentation, presented by Yordan Dubov (President of Association of Bulgarian Baristas)
Saturday 2nd November: Bulgaria
Part of the revenue of this day will be given to charity
Wine seminar by Stefka Sveshtarova (President of Bulgarian Sommeliers & Wine Connoisseurs Association)
Degustation dinner prepared by Petar Yorgov (“Di Wine” restaurant – Varna / No1 Chef in Bulgaria 2009): the Bulgarian traditional cuisine in its gourmet version
The art of coffee presented by Yordan Dubov (President of Association of Bulgarian Baristas) Party with DJ music
Friday 8th November: Oriental
Wine seminar by Stefka Sveshtarova (President of Bulgarian Sommeliers & Wine Connoisseurs Association) Oriental menu prepared by Toni Ivanov (“Forum” restaurant – Stara Zagora) & Petar Yorgov (“Di Wine” restaurant – Varna / No1 Chef in Bulgaria 2009), accompanied by wine
After dinner party with DJ music.
Latte Art: the art of coffee presentation, by Yordan Dubov (President of Association of Bulgarian Baristas)
Saturday 9th November: Sicily
Wine seminar by Stefka Sveshtarova (President of Bulgarian Sommeliers & Wine Connoisseurs Association)
Sicilian degustation menu prepared by Procopio Gaetano (directly from Sicily) & Petar Yorgov (“Di Wine” restaurant – Varna / No1 Chef in Bulgaria 2009), accompanied by Italian wines.
After dinner party with Italian music
The art of coffee presented by Yordan Dubov (President of Association of Bulgarian Baristas)
Friday 15th November: France
Wine degustation
Cognac degustation
French degustation menu prepared by Dimo Dimov (former Chef of “Crocodile” restaurant in France with 3 Michelin stars / owner of catering company in Sofia) & Petar Yorgov (“Di Wine” restaurant – Varna / No1 Chef in Bulgaria 2009), accompanied by French wines
After dinner party with DJ music, cognac-based cocktails and cigars
Saturday 16th November: Greece
Degustation of traditional Greek drinks and wines Competition: “Recognise the Greek herbs just by the smell!” Cooking & pastry classes
Greek degustation menu prepared by chefs from the Hellenic Chefs Club & Petar Yorgov (“Di Wine” restaurant – Varna / No1 Chef in Bulgaria 2009)
After dinner party with Greek music
During every week (from Sunday to Thursday) there will be degustation dinners every night, created by our Chefs team and guest chefs. There will also be various activities available, such as visits to wineries, visit to the traditional house in Gorno Draglishte, visit to the traditional village of Kovachevitsa and many many more.
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FULL DISCLOSURE
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort are sponsors of Bansko Blog. Whilst I never recommend anything I have not tried and enjoyed, you should be aware of this fact when reading this post.
