Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira will host the fifth edition of its gastronomic festival dedicated to award-winning culinary talents: The Art of Flavours on June 14-15th.
For this edition, José Diogo Costa, Creative Executive Chef of Reid’s Palace and its one Michelin-starred William Restaurant, will be joined by a selection of award-winning Chefs and emerging talent for an incredible culinary journey with panoramic views over Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and dining events featuring the very best of the local gastronomic scene.
This year’s Art of Flavours line-up includes a team of Michelin-starred Chefs invited by José Diogo Costa of Reid’s Palace:
- Luke Selby of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire, England, two Michelin Stars and one Green Star
- Alex Tsiotinis of CTC Urban Gastronomy, Athens, Greece, one Michelin Star
- Octávio Freitas of Restaurante Desarma, The Views Baía Hotel, Funchal, Portugal, one Michelin Star
- Valentino Cassanelli of Lux Lucis, Forte dei Marmi, Italy, one Michelin Star
- Vasco Coelho Santos of Euskalduna Studio, Porto, Portugal, one Michelin Star
The Chef has also invited four rising stars who will delight guests with their innovative delicacies during the iconic food party on June 15:
- Isabel Nobre of Vila Vita Parc, Porches, Portugal
- João Guedes Ferreira of Flora, Viseu, Portugal
- Marlene Vieira of Marlene, Lisbon, Portugal
- Pablo Aranda of El Olivo – La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel, Maiorca, Spain
The Art of Flavours starts with The Stars Dinner, an exquisite seven-course menu on June 14, brought to life by the six talented stars at the William Restaurant. Female Pastry Chef Isabel Nobre from Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve, Portugal, will prepare the dessert, promising the most perfect end to this experience. The menu will be paired with a curated selection of wines by António Maçanita wines, showcasing the indigenous grape varieties, and offering a taste of the Azorean landscape in every sip. With a focus on quality and sustainability, the wines capture the spirit of the Azores, earning acclaim both locally and internationally.
The fifth edition culminates on June 15 with a lavish outdoor food party that will gather all the guest Chefs alongside Creative Executive Chef Diogo Costa.
Portuguese winemakers and producers will come together, bringing almost 30 stalls, where food and wine lovers will be able to enjoy an incredible range of flavours and dishes. The stand-up dinner will offer a journey through Portuguese high-quality products. Champagne will mark the beginning of this adventure, and handmade desserts and delicate pastries will sweeten the end of a memorable night.
Among the unique producers, the Art of Flavours is excited to welcome Quinta Da Moscadinha, a Madeiran Cider producer winner of the gold medal in the Cider world competition with its Aged Cider, as well as a guest mixologist from the Three House Club in Funchal.
Held in the unique pool area of the Hotel, with a privileged view over Funchal’s Bay, all Chefs will be live cooking to the sound of DJ Donwella, a multi-genre female DJ from London. With roots in Cape Town, Donwella blends jazz, hip-hop, and soul with local Kwaito and South African dance music, creating the perfect vibrant atmosphere for this year’s food festival.
The Stars Dinner on June 14 is priced at 250.00 € per person and starts at 19:00. The Food Party on June 15 will commence at 19:30 and is priced at 200.00 € per person. Guests can also purchase a package to attend both events at a special price of 390.00 € per person. Advance booking is required, and reservations can be made directly by calling +351 291 717 171 or emailing reservations.rds@belmond.com.
