Park Hyatt's Masters of Food & Wine Events 2010
More than two decades ago, Park Hyatt began the tradition of hosting an annual food and wine event. To build on the success of Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, the festival is expanding to premier Park Hyatt locations around the world. In 2010: Washington D.C. (June) and Paris (October) are featured.
At these events, celebrated chefs and renowned wine experts will come together for a series of events, tastings, demonstrations and excursions.
Foodies and oenophiles can take advantage of intimate gourmet lunches and dinners, informative classes and demonstrations, extraordinary wine, cheese and tea tastings, and memorable excursions at the Masters of Food & Wine events. Each location will highlight its region's finest wines, and cooking demonstrations will combine the culinary talents of local chefs with celebrated guest chefs and sommeliers from around the globe.
June 17 - 20, 2010: Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.
The Masters of Food & Wine events in Washington D.C. will focus on the commitment to working with local farmers and to supporting sustainable agriculture, following the lead of Brian McBride, executive chef of the hotel's Blue Duck Tavern. Participants will enjoy tea tastings, wine and cheese pairings, guest speakers, and a visit to Virginia's Chapel Hill Farm and a local farmers market.
The Masters Package includes:
- Overnight accommodations for four nights (June 17 - June 21) in a signature Premier Deluxe King room (with option to upgrade to a Park Suite) including breakfast daily
- Invite-only VIP opening cocktail reception
Roundtrip ground transportation to and from area airport
- Summer picnic at Chapel Hill Farm in Berryville, VA, including roundtrip transportation
- Harvest breakfast and walking trip to the Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market to participate in a chef's demo and to meet local artisans
- Wine education class to learn how to taste like an expert
- Ten-percent credit on additional Masters of Food & Wine events held by Park Hyatt Washington and Blue Duck Tavern, based upon availability
- Seasonal welcome amenity
The Masters Package at Park Hyatt Washington is priced at $2,400 (single occupancy) and $3,000 (double occupancy). Prices are inclusive of tax and gratuities. For an upgrade to a Park Suite guestroom, the package price is $3,400 (single occupancy) or $4,000 (double occupancy), also inclusive of tax and gratuities.
October 11 - 16, 2010: Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme
Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme will host the Masters of Food & Wine for the second time. Executive chef of the hotel, Jean François Rouquette, has invited five renowned chefs from Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, and the United Kingdom to participate in various cooking workshops and demonstrations to showcase their region's authentic and traditional flavors.
The Masters Package includes:
- Overnight accommodation for four consecutive nights (Oct. 10 - 14 or Oct. 13 - 17) in a signature Park Deluxe room (with option to upgrade to a Park Suite) including breakfast daily
- Roundtrip ground transportation to and from area airport
- Opening cocktail dinner or closing Masters dinner
- Visit to "Rungis Market" at night with Chef Jean François Rouquette
- Cocktail course at the Bar
- A second Masters of Food & Wine dinner
- Ten-percent credit on additional Masters of Food & Wine events held by Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme, based upon availability
- Welcome amenity
The Masters Package at Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme is priced at 2,925€ (single occupancy) and 3,360€ double occupancy. Prices are inclusive of tax and gratuities. For an upgrade to a Park Suite guestroom, the package price is 3,245€ single occupancy or 3,680€ double occupancy, also inclusive of tax and gratuities.
To book, contact your TravelStore expert or call 1-800-850-3224.
