The tourism board for the Australian state of Victoria, along with Australia’s national carrier, Qantas in cooperation with Master Chef Australia Finalist Chef Kishwar Chowdhury, offered a two-day gourmet pop-up showcasing the flavors of Melbourne.
The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Delhi on November 2nd and 3rd. The ‘Flavours of Melbourne’ exhibition was a sensory exploration of Melbourne and Victoria via food. The dishes prepared were inspired by the region’s iconic landmarks, such as ‘Hors D’oeuvres in the Laneways,’ which pays homage to the prized seafood at Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road, and ‘Yarra Valley Cellar Door,’ which brings the essence of the Yarra Valley’s renowned vineyards, artisanal cheeses, berries, and lavender farms to the plate.
The flavours relished the of Melbourne and Victoria through an interactive Masterclass with Chef Kishwar Chowdhury.
Speaking on the occasion, Shae Keenan, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Victoria said, ‘Travellers have shown an ever-increasing desire to explore and savour the world through its culinary delights – and Melbourne’s food scene is world-class. By bringing Melbourne and Victoria’s local produce and flavours to India, we hope to highlight the importance of our exceptional food culture. India has always been a key visitor market for Victoria, and we aim to provide unique experiences that shine a spotlight on all things quintessentially Victoria for Indian travellers to explore.’