Divingusto: the Puglia Food and Wine Festival returns to Ceglie Messapica in the province of Brindisi on Saturday 24th and Sundayth 25 July 2010. Puglia, the region covering the “heel” section of the Italian peninsula, is rightly proud of its gastronomic traditions, and Divingusto celebrates the region’s culinary artisans.
Sebastien Robuchon, nephew of Joël Robuchon, the man described as “The Chef of the Century” specialises in French cooking and “cuisine actuelle”, as well as contemporary Asian fusion. He spent his apprenticeship working at his uncle’s side and has continued a close relationship with the dishes that have made the Robuchon name famous among the cognoscenti.
Graham Campbell, one of the youngest chefs in Scotland to gain a Michelin star, started his career working part-time at the Caledonian Hotel in his hometown, Oban. He entered a cookery competition which left the head chef so impressed that he was offered a full time job. After progressing to commis chef and then sous chef, Graham headed south to Rochdale to work at celebrity chef Andrew Nutter’s restaurant.
Sold on a first come, first served basis, tickets are on sale for selected events of the inaugural, six-day London Restaurant Festival, 8th – 13th October 2009, including a ‘Gourmet Odissey’ and London’s biggest ever collective Sunday Roast
