Fête de la Gastronomie has celebrated French Gastronomy since 2011
In 2017 the theme is "Au coeur du Produit" - Produce in the spotlight.
This year the patron of Fête de la Gastronomie is Stéphane Layani, CEO of Rungis International Market. "I want to invite members of the public into the market to watch the professionals and their apprentices at work. Our culinary know-how is something to be proud of, and something we should be telling the world about. The Fête de la Gastronomie is an inclusive, nationwide celebration of French produce – the very thing that makes our gastronomy what it is.
I hope you enjoy this year’s event.” he said in an interview.
Events organised by Rungis: Rungis International Market will be holding a day of public events to commemorate this year’s Fête de la Gastronomie, including:
- 500 tours for members of the public
- A special Fête de la Gastronomie menu at the market’s restaurants
- An events corner, hosting cookery demonstrations by catering school students, food trucks, and an “anti-waste” buffet
French Gastronomy 2016 in figures
- a turnover of 87 billion euros and 794 000 payed jobs in catering - being the 5th sector for jobs;
- a turnover of more than 145 billion euros and 475 000 working for other jobs related to food.
- a turnover of more than 1,7 billion euros for table arts
- and least but not less 13,5 % of foreign tourist expenses goes to the French Gastronomy Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance
Fête de la Gastronomie 2016
more than 2.5 million visitors and 300 000 professionals participated in more than 10 000 events throughout France and worldwide.
Find the press kit below.
