2024 Jeju Food & Wine Festival: A Culinary Extravaganza on Jeju Island
Prepare your palates for an extraordinary culinary adventure as the 2024 Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF) unfolds across Jeju Island from May 9 to 18. This prestigious event marks its ninth year, showcasing the region’s culinary heritage and bringing together global culinary talent and local flavors.
Culinary Collaborations and Delectable Creations
The festival promises a ten-day extravaganza, where internationally renowned chefs will collaborate with local gourmet restaurants and culinary students to create innovative recipes inspired by Jeju’s unique ingredients. An impressive lineup of 18 celebrated chefs, including Michelin-starred luminaries such as Kang Min-chul, Kwon Woo-joong, Kim Do-yun, and Lee Choong-hu, will participate, showcasing their culinary artistry and utilizing Jeju’s exceptional ingredients to craft memorable dishes.
Exclusive Culinary Experiences
This year’s festival introduces the Jeju Gourmet Spoon 200, a curated list of 200 essential restaurants on the island. These establishments will offer exclusive menus and benefits to visitors throughout the festival’s duration. The festival also features a diverse range of activities, including outdoor food film screenings, wine classes, master chef classes, garden dinners, gala dinners, and dessert fairs.
Special Wine Dinner
A highlight of the festival is the exclusive wine dinner on May 17, hosted by James Suckling, a world-renowned wine critic. The dinner will feature a six-course menu meticulously paired with wines selected by Suckling, who will also present his expert insights on the featured wines. Collaborating on this special occasion are renowned chefs Albert Leung, Kim Seung-ryun, Cho Hee-suk, and Takuro Osawa.
Educational and Networking Opportunities
The festival provides ample opportunities for education and networking. A wine fair will showcase a diverse selection of highly rated wines for tasting. For those seeking to deepen their understanding of wine, esteemed sommeliers will lead educational classes. The garden dinner will feature seven renowned chefs showcasing their culinary prowess with Jeju’s ingredients, accompanied by Q&A sessions during the master chef classes.
Organizational Details
The festival is organized jointly by the JFWF Incorporated Association and Cheju Halla University, with main events scheduled at the Jeju Halla Convention Center and the Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju. Tickets are available for purchase through the JFWF website, Naver, Interpark, and Yanolja.
Impact on Global Travel and Tourism
The Jeju Food & Wine Festival not only enriches the local tourism and hospitality industry but also significantly impacts global travel and tourism by attracting international visitors and culinary experts. It serves as a platform for cultural exchange and highlights the global appeal of regional culinary traditions.
