Best UK Sommelier
VILLA SANDI AWARD
Best Chef of Italian Cuisine
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AWARD
The Italian Show
EDUCATING, TASTING, PROMOTING
May 30, 2022 | Leonardo Royal Hotel St. Paul’s, London
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The Event
For the first time, the UK Sommelier Association, I Love Italian Food and the Federazione Italiana Cuochi UK are joining forces to create an event that becomes the reference point for Food & Beverage professionals in the UK.
Two competitions will take place on stage. The UK Sommelier Association is once again presenting the Best UK Sommelier – Villa Sandi Award competition, featuring a series of challenges between the best sommeliers in the UK. The sommeliers, judged by a panel of well-known faces in the industry such as journalists, Master of Wine, Master Sommelier, etc., will compete to win the title. In the evening, The UK Sommelier Association will also take the stage for its annual Graduation Ceremony.
The second competition will be held by the Federazione Italiana Cuochi UK, who is pleased to announce the first edition of The Best Chef of Italian Cuisine – Parmigiano Reggiano Award.
On stage six pre-selected chefs will have one hour to prepare a ‘main course’ with at least 5 elements. At the end of the hour, a jury of top chefs of Italian cuisine will taste and vote on the dishes prepared by the contestants and decide the winner of the competition.
In addition, there will be a Walk-around Exhibition area, where visitors can get in touch with F&B producers and consortia of protection, taste the products and network.
Educating, Tasting and Promoting are the key words of The Italian Show. Therefore, during the day it will also be possible to take part in wine Masterclasses guided by the UK Sommelier Association, Cooking Classes on Italian products with the finest local chefs of Italian cuisine and Mixology Classes in the dedicated Tasting Lounge area.
Where It’s At
Leonardo Royal Hotel St. Paul’s,
10 Godliman St, London EC4V 5AJ, UK
Contributors
Meet the chefs and sommeliers who will guide our activities at the event:
Alberico Penati
Head Chef and Entrepreneur
Christopher Cooper
Wine Expert, Journalist, Presenter
Federica Zanghirella
UK Sommelier Association Vice President
Peter McCombie
Master of Wine
Aldo Zilli
Celebrity Chef
Chris Galvin
Michelin Star Chef
Lucia Montanelli
UK Best Bartender 2015
Roberto Costa
Founder & CEO Macellaio RC
Andrea Rinaldi
UK Sommelier Association President
Enzo Oliveri
The Sicilian Chef, FIC President
Matteo Basso
UKBG National Cocktail Competition 2021 Winner
Theo Randall
Celebrity Chef
Schedule
May 30th, 2022
10:00 am
STAGE
Opening
The doors of the reception will open and visitors will be able to access the event and walk around. Registration will be possible also on site.
10:00 am
TASTING LOUNGE
Welcome Drink
In partnership with Villa Sandi
After entering the event, visitors can head to the Bar Station, where UKBG bartenders will offer a welcome drink made with Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC.
11:00 am
STAGE
Welcome Greetings
With UK Sommelier Association, I Love Italian Food and FIC UK
Official opening of the event on stage with greetings by UK Sommelier Association, I Love Italian Food and FIC UK
11:00 am
TASTING LOUNGE
Talk with Roberto Costa
With I Love Italian Food
Come and have a talk with Roberto Costa, CEO of Macellaio RC
11:30 am
STAGE
Best Chef of Italian Cuisine – Parmigiano Reggiano Award
With Federazione Italiana Cuochi
Six pre-selected chefs will have to prepare a main course dish and present it to a jury of top chefs of Italian Cuisine in the UK. The winner of the title will be awarded at the end of the competition.
11:30 am
TASTING LOUNGE
Cooking Show of Risotto alla Parmigiana
In partnership with Montanari & Gruzza
FIC UK chef will prepare the famous Risotto alla Parmigiana, using Parmigiano Reggiano and butter made by the Italian producer Montanari & Gruzza
12:00 am
TASTING LOUNGE
Tasting of Italian Espresso
In partnership with Filicori Zecchini
Throughout the day, Filicori Zecchini will offer tastings of its new espresso blends to visitors to the event at its Coffee Station.
12:00 am
CLASSROOM
Masterclass about Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC
With UK Sommelier Association in partership with Villa Sandi
Discover and taste five varieties of Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC in a guided tasting masterclass.
12:30 pm
TASTING LOUNGE
Prosciutto di Parma Masterclass
In partership with the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma
Experience the unique aromas and flavours of Prosciutto di Parma with a tasting class and cooking demonstration.
1:00 pm
CLASSROOM
Masterclass about Lugana DOC
With UK Sommelier Association in partership with Consortium for the Protection of Lugana
Discover and six eight varieties of Lugana DOC in a Masterclass guided by Master of Wine Peter McCombe.
1:00 pm
BAR STATION
Mixology show with special guest
By UK Bartenders Guild
UKBG class with the President, Claudia Carrozzi and special guests bartender Lucia Montanelli. In collaboration with Hoshizaki
1:30 pm
TASTING LOUNGE
Cooking Class about Anchovies in spiced sauce
In partnership with Rizzoli Emanuelli
Presentation and cooking show with Italian Anchovies in spiced sauce.
2:00 pm
CLASSROOM
Masterclass about Brunello di Montalcino
With UK Sommelier Association in partership with Consortium for the Protection of Brunello di Montalcino wine
Discover and taste eight varieties of Brunello di Montalcino in a Masterclass guided by Master of Wine Peter McCombe.
2:00 pm
BAR STATION
Mixology show with special guest
By UK Bartenders Guild
UKBG class with the President, Claudia Carrozzi and special guests bartender Matteo Basso. In collaboration with Hoshizaki.
2:30 PM
TASTING LOUNGE
Parmigiano Reggiano Masterclass
In partnership with Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano – the only Parmesan – by tasting different ages and experiencing the cracking of a wheel of cheese.
3:00 pm
STAGE
Best UK Sommelier – Villa Sandi Award
With UK Sommelier Association
The three sommelier finalists will compete on stage, showing off their preparation and impeccable style in front of the audience and the jury. Finally, the Best UK Sommelier – Villa Sandi Award 2022 will be announced.
3:15 pm
TASTING LOUNGE
Tasting of Italian Espresso
In partnership with Filicori Zecchini
Throughout the day, Filicori Zecchini will offer tastings of its new espresso blends to visitors to the event at its Coffee Station.
3:30 pm
TASTING LOUNGE
Talk with Aldo Zilli
With I Love Italian Food
Come and have a talk with Aldo Zilli, Celebrity Chef of Italian Cuisine
4:30 pm
TASTING LOUNGE
Tasting Class about Food Valley products of excellence
In partnership with Parma Alimentare
Join the presentation and guided tasting of three well known products of the Food Valley: Prosciutto, Olio and Parmigiano Reggiano.
5:30 pm
TASTING LOUNGE
Tasting Class about Italian Gelato
In partnership with Carpigiani
Find out more about Artisanal Gelato and Soft Serve Gelato machines in this guided tasting by one of the main Italian producers.
6:30 PM
STAGE
Sommelier Graduation Ceremony
With UK Sommelier Association
The students of the UK Sommelier Association’s courses will receive their diploma and tastevin.
7:00 pm
BAR STATION
Mixology Class with Gruppo Lunelli
By UK Bartenders Guild
Tasting of Gruppo Lunelli products and cocktails made by UKBG.
8:00 PM
End of the event
The event will close its doors.
This event is free for press and trade only. Registration is required!
Your can either register online, or on site. By registering online, you will avoid the queue at the entrance and have direct access to the event.
Partners
This event is made in partnership with Italian producers and Consortia of Protection.
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Get in Touch
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REGISTRATION ONLINE HAS BEEN CLOSED!
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER ON-SITE AT THE RECEPTION DESK OPEN FROM 10AM OF MONDAY 30TH MAY.
