The Philippines Hosts the 2nd Madrid Fusion Manila

Top culinary event draws world's top chefs and food enthusiasts

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Department of Tourism, Philippines

26 Feb, 2016, 12:41 IST

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Food enthusiasts have another reason to visit Manila this April when Spain's first and only Asian edition of its top culinary event, Madrid Fusion, will be staged for a second year in Manila. Organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism, Madrid Fusio Manila (MFM) is on April 7-9, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center of the SM Mall of Asia Complex.

MFM 2016 will feature an International Gastronomy Congress discussing the theme, "The Manila Galleon: East Meets West."

The panel will feature the world's most acclaimed chefs, including:

  • Joan Roca, El Cellar de Can Roca (No.1 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list)
  • Dani Garcia, Bibo Andalussian Brasserie and Tapas
  • Jose Andres, Minibar
  • Ricard Camarena, Ricard Camarena
  • Angel Leon, Aponiente
  • Jordi Butron, EpaiSucre
  • Michael Voltaggio, Ink.
  • Yoshihiro Narisawa, Les Creations de Narisawa Restaurant
  • Virgilio Martinez, Central Restaurante (No.1 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list)
  • Michael Aspiras, Scout's Honor
  • Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan, Purple Yam
  • Myke Sarthou, Alab,
  • Kevin Cherkas of Cuca
  • Leah Cohen, Pig & Khao
  • Paul Qui, Qui
  • David Thompson, Nahm
  • Nurdin Topham, Nur
  • Jungsik Yim, Jungsik
  • Enrique Olvera, Pujol and
  • Jorge Vallejo, Quintonil

MFM 2016 will also have a Trade Expo showcasing gourmet products, unique ingredients and regional delicacies from the Philippines, Spain, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Trade visitors enter the Trade Expo for free.

Alongside Madrid Fusion Manila is the month-long Flavors of the Philippines Festival that features food-related activities all over the Philippines from food tours, exhibits and gourmet markets to special dinners with celebrity chefs, food trips and hotel food festivals. 

Celebrated annually in Madrid since 2003, Madrid Fusion is considered one of the leading gastronomy gatherings in the world. 

Registration is now open with rates at US$ 450.00 per person or group rates with minimum of 20 pax at US$ 290.00. Students' regular rate is US$ 410.00, with group rates (minimum of 20 pax) of US$ 245.00.

For more details, e-mail: [email protected], call: (+632) 893-7973 or visit www.madridfusionmanila.com.

Exhibitors have the opportunity to tap new markets. For exhibit inquiries, contact (+632) 929-7993 and 929-7963 or e-mail: [email protected].

For details on the Flavors of the Philippines food festival: [email protected] or call (+632) 832-5401.

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