Bellagio Demonstrates The Art Of Cooking
Interested in learning culinary secrets from Bellagio's award-winning restaurants and chefs? On December 23, 2004, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio introduced the Tuscany Kitchen, the first exhibition kitchen of its kind in Las Vegas.
The Tuscany Kitchen experience draws upon an impressive list of culinary talent. Bellagio is home to two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, one James Beard award-winning restaurant, four James Beard award-winning chefs including Nevada’s first James Beard award recipient, Julian Serrano, and a Gold Medalist from the 2002 World Pastry Team Championship.
Designed with meeting and convention groups in mind, flexible packages have been created to offer attendees a customized experience. The 1,170-square-foot Tuscany Kitchen, outfitted with top-of-the-line Viking equipment, offers a variety of cooking demonstrations which are coupled with a reception, a formal dinner or a tasting of food, wine or spirits. The presentation options incorporate three menu types – seasonal, themed or specialty items. Learn how to trim a whole artichoke and present it three ways; learn more about Japanese, Italian or Chinese dishes; or learn certain specialties such as unique preparations of cheese or heirloom tomatoes. While demonstrations vary in length, most range from one to four hours and accommodate 15–60 guests.
Wine is an integral part of the Tuscany Kitchen experience. For wine enthusiasts, Bellagio Wine Director and Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow has designed a variety of classes including WINE 102, food and wine pairings and how to order wine in restaurants. Bigelow also can tailor wine tastings to the group’s palates, their culinary demonstration or the dinner menu.
Groups are able to use the kitchen for team-building activities, spouse activities, unique cocktail receptions and much more. Companies are able to incorporate their logo into the demonstration. Fun gift items such as aprons, boxed sets of chopsticks and mini-jars filled with various salts or spices can be added for keepsakes of the day’s event. This experience also can be professionally taped in-house on DVD to be given as a personalized gift to attendees.
The Tuscany Kitchen features the latest technology and is professionally equipped to produce live cooking shows. The video system, able to record on four video formats – Beta, DVD, VHS and DVCAM, is complete with three remote-controlled cameras routed through a professional engineering rack. The three cameras have been positioned to capture shots of the chef, food preparation and performance area. The built-in audio system includes wireless lapel microphones and audience response microphones. In the event a remote recording truck needs access to these audio lines, an isolated audio split to the broadcast panel is available. These audio/video computer-controlled recording systems allow video production without using an editing room for editing raw video footage.
Other features include a 60-inch plasma screen mounted above the cooking area for easy viewing, a grid for studio lighting equipment and additional seating with the adjacent 2,250-square-foot Donatello Room, features a built-in screen and projector showcasing the chef’s live preparation in the Tuscany Kitchen.
The flexibility of the Tuscany Kitchen allows groups to create dynamic, interactive experiences. This exhibition kitchen dedicated to the culinary arts is just one of the innovative ways in which Bellagio continues to exceed guest expectations time and again.
For more information on the Tuscany Kitchen or to make reservations, please call April Black-Kreft in Bellagio Catering at (702) 693-7155 or via e-mail at APBlack@bellagioresort.com.
Designed with meeting and convention groups in mind, flexible packages have been created to offer attendees a customized experience. The 1,170-square-foot Tuscany Kitchen, outfitted with top-of-the-line Viking equipment, offers a variety of cooking demonstrations which are coupled with a reception, a formal dinner or a tasting of food, wine or spirits. The presentation options incorporate three menu types – seasonal, themed or specialty items. Learn how to trim a whole artichoke and present it three ways; learn more about Japanese, Italian or Chinese dishes; or learn certain specialties such as unique preparations of cheese or heirloom tomatoes. While demonstrations vary in length, most range from one to four hours and accommodate 15–60 guests.
Wine is an integral part of the Tuscany Kitchen experience. For wine enthusiasts, Bellagio Wine Director and Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow has designed a variety of classes including WINE 102, food and wine pairings and how to order wine in restaurants. Bigelow also can tailor wine tastings to the group’s palates, their culinary demonstration or the dinner menu.
Groups are able to use the kitchen for team-building activities, spouse activities, unique cocktail receptions and much more. Companies are able to incorporate their logo into the demonstration. Fun gift items such as aprons, boxed sets of chopsticks and mini-jars filled with various salts or spices can be added for keepsakes of the day’s event. This experience also can be professionally taped in-house on DVD to be given as a personalized gift to attendees.
The Tuscany Kitchen features the latest technology and is professionally equipped to produce live cooking shows. The video system, able to record on four video formats – Beta, DVD, VHS and DVCAM, is complete with three remote-controlled cameras routed through a professional engineering rack. The three cameras have been positioned to capture shots of the chef, food preparation and performance area. The built-in audio system includes wireless lapel microphones and audience response microphones. In the event a remote recording truck needs access to these audio lines, an isolated audio split to the broadcast panel is available. These audio/video computer-controlled recording systems allow video production without using an editing room for editing raw video footage.
Other features include a 60-inch plasma screen mounted above the cooking area for easy viewing, a grid for studio lighting equipment and additional seating with the adjacent 2,250-square-foot Donatello Room, features a built-in screen and projector showcasing the chef’s live preparation in the Tuscany Kitchen.
The flexibility of the Tuscany Kitchen allows groups to create dynamic, interactive experiences. This exhibition kitchen dedicated to the culinary arts is just one of the innovative ways in which Bellagio continues to exceed guest expectations time and again.
For more information on the Tuscany Kitchen or to make reservations, please call April Black-Kreft in Bellagio Catering at (702) 693-7155 or via e-mail at APBlack@bellagioresort.com.
