Our numerous restaurants, cafes, hawker centres and coffee shops are testament to the fact that Singaporeans love to eat. But nothing thrills gourmets more than the yearly World Gourmet Summit held in April, where eating means savouring one of life's most pleasurable exertions. And that is what Singapore will be doing from 18 April to 29 April, when the country's premiere culinary event celebrates its ninth year here.

The highly successful World Gourmet Summit (WGS) is Asia's foremost gastronomic event. The two-week long summit will see Singapore play host to internationally acclaimed star chefs and winemakers from prestigious wineries. A fitting showcase for their skills and specialties, WGS will dazzle you with a series of gourmet activities hosted by some of Singapore's most reputable restaurants.

Over these two weeks, you can look forward to many unique dining experiences - as you partake in some of the finest cuisine and exquisite wines. You can also participate in the popular Masterchef Safaris, WGS 2005 is an experience not to be missed!

Some of the more popular WGS events:

Masterchef Safari

Indulge in a progressive dinner, spread over six sumptuous courses, highlighting three distinguished Singapore restaurants - all in one evening. Each restaurant is hosted by both the masterchef and resident chef. and comes with wine.

World Gourmet Summit Awards Dinner

Get your tickets for the mother of all dinners, where all the masterchefs and guest chefs create a dazzling menu of their signature dishes, paired with the finest wine.

Culinary Workshops with Lunch

Put your fingers in the pie and learn to cook the signature dishes of the culinary masters at these hands-on workshops. The treat after, the piece de resistance, is a three-course lunch to sweeten the lesson.

Wine Masterclasses