100 Chefs by Gault&Millau is coming and you can be there
Gault&Millau, known for its culinary guide and annual awards, is hosting a culinary event—and what an event it is. It’s called ‘100 Chefs by Gault&Millau’. And the name gives it away. Over the course of one weekend in October, 100 chefs will come together to prepare their signature dishes. The line-up is mouthwatering! And the price? This is genuinely a great deal.
100 Chefs by Gault&Millau is a wonderful way to sample dishes from some of the Netherlands’ best chefs. In one day, you can taste a dish from no fewer than 50 chefs (!). And with a weekend pass, you can even try dishes from 100 chefs!
Today I was lucky enough to taste some of these dishes. As you can imagine, with chefs from one-, two- and even three-star restaurants, it was a fantastic experience. I tried an unbelievably delicious lobster and caviar sandwich from two-star chef Arjan Speelman of Ciel Bleu. Believe me: you’ll want to go to 100 Chefs by Gault&Millau for this sandwich alone!
Participating chefs
Each chef presents their dish during a two-hour time slot. Which chefs can you expect? Here’s a selection from the fantastic line-up: Arjan Speelman (Ciel Bleu), Stefan van Sprang (Aan de Poel), Richard van Oostenbrugge & Thomas Groot (212), Soenil Bahadoer (De Lindehof), Bas van Kranen (Flore), Jan Sobecki (Tribeca) and Michael van der Kroft (Tres).
The event runs from 12:00 to 18:00. During the day, each kitchen will have three different chefs taking turns. Want to taste as many dishes as possible? Then feel free to set aside the entire day.
Costs, dates and location of 100 Chefs by Gault&Millau
A day ticket costs €150, while a weekend pass costs €250. You can order tickets for 100 Chefs here. And this really is a great deal. The ticket is all-inclusive, meaning that in addition to dishes from the country’s best chefs, you also have unlimited access to the stands serving coffee, beer, soft drinks and water.
The event takes place at the Miele Experience Center in Vianen on Saturday, 12 October and Sunday, 13 October, between 12:00 and 18:00. The location is easily accessible by car or public transport.
Wine tastings and masterclasses too
Also included are various wine tastings. There will be 25 international wineries from countries including France, South Africa, Argentina, Portugal and Italy, as well as several masterclasses you can attend. And do you want to go all out? Then stop by the premium wine bar too. Here you’ll find a premium wine from each participating winery, available for an additional charge. As you’d expect, premium wines range in price from €5 to €15.
One final tip: tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait too long!
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