CONCEPT 2011

ENGAGING – EXCHANGING – EXPLAINING

In the 15th and 16th century, ’The Flemish Primitives’ were masters in combining talent with new techniques. Techniques they developed by interacting with other disciplines like manuscripting, sculpting, etc. This way of working changed the painting techniques in all of Western Europe forever. The event ‘The Flemish Primitives’ wants to continue in the same spirit. Respect for food products and beverages, the knowledge of the classic cooking techniques combined with a stimulation of new techniques and creativity. By promoting interaction between Flanders’ new generation of top chefs, the world’s most innovative chefs, scientists and artists, the event wants to deliver a creative boost for the food industry and gastronomy in Belgium and the world. The event is an annual meeting place for cross fertilisation between the food and beverage industry, gastronomy, the wine world, artists and scientists.
 

The keywords for the event will always remain the same: The Flemish Primitives wants to challenge Belgian gastronomy and bring together chefs from all over the world to meet and exchange ideas built on innovation.

For the 2011 edition chefs will be presenting projects in duos (or more), displaying contrasts, likemindedness and passion. Every duo will work around a strong theme.