Electrolux opening Gala dinner celebrates artistic excellence at Film Festival de Cannes
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Electrolux brought culinary artistry to the Opening Gala on 16th May at Film Festival de Cannes with a dining collaboration between two Michelin star chefs; Bruno Oger and Rasmus Kofoed. Guests Tilda Swinton and Diane Kruger enjoyed an imaginative menu from Oger and Kofoed that mixes Cannes art de vivre with Scandinavian ingenuity, all created in the Agora kitchen.
Frederique Pirenne, PR Director Europe, Electrolux said: “The Festival is an internationally renowned stage for originality so for the 65th anniversary we wanted to deliver an opening event that reflects the talent and inventiveness that have contributed to its success. We’ve worked with Michelin star chefs for over 90 years, helping to support their creative endeavours in the kitchen, so it makes sense that we honour the festival with a dining experience that matches the artistry of the attendees.”
Bruno Oger, owner of the Two Michelin Star Villa Archangel in Cannes, prepared the amuse bouche and main course, which showcased French intuition for ingredient combinations; whilst Bocuse d’Or Gold medal winner, Rasmus Kofoed, prepared a starter and dessert that showcased the simple strength of Scandinavian produce.
Diners enjoyed a feast of 20 kilos of scallops, 12 kilos of truffles, 21 kilos of morelles and 45 kilos of smoked salmon sides, washed down with 4 kilos of white chocolate and 70 litres of fresh cream.
100 waiters were in charge of making sure service ran smoothly, as well as keeping 2000 glasses polished, and 3000 plates filled, emptied and cleared away.
Situated next to the Palais de Festivals, the Electrolux Agora will continue to be a hub of gastronomic inspiration as it brings together Oger and Kofoed – two chefs with different food backgrounds – as well as enabling them to create a menu that showcases modern food innovation mixed with classic technique.
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