• Wynn and the Macau University of Tourism held a culinary workshop at the Hengqin Training Base.
• The event, showcasing the unique combination of Portuguese and Cantonese cuisine, attracted more than 50 renowned hotel chefs and food enthusiasts.

In order to pass on the culinary culture of Gastronomic Macanese, Wynn Macau joined forces with the Macau University of Tourism (UTM) in late May to hold the “Tourism Education and Training Base for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Guangzhou Cooperation Center) – Workshop on the Mutual Learning of Gastronomic Macanese and Classic Cantonese Cuisine”. The workshop was held at the UTM Hengqin Training Base in Hengqin Sumlodol Camping Town.

The event kicked off with a discussion between two chefs. Otilia Novo, Assistant Manager of Wynn Food & Beverage Academy (Culinary), introduced the history and characteristics of Gastronomic Macanese, emphasizing how Portuguese navigators during the Age of Discovery incorporated exotic ingredients into the local culinary culture. Tom Zheng, Executive Chef at Hengqin Sumlodol Camping Town, presented Cantonese cuisine to the audience, explaining the heritage philosophy and innovative path of the cuisine.

The event attracted over 50 renowned hotel executive chefs and food enthusiasts. During the hands-on session in the open kitchen, Daniel Lai, Manager of Western Culinary Wynn F&B Academy, demonstrated the preparation of “Macanese-Portuguese Pine Nut Sauce Fish”, showcasing the tropical flair of Portuguese cuisine. Zheng responded with “Free Range Chicken Hot Pot” – filling the air with aromatic fragrances and capturing the audience’s attention.

At the event venue, freshly prepared Pine Nut Sauce Fish and Chicken Hot Pot were served with refreshing Mango Pomelo Sago, instantly awakening the guests’ taste buds. During the discussion session, the guests and chefs engaged in lively exchanges on topics such as spices, ingredients, cooking techniques and the fusion of Chinese and Western cuisines.

This event marked a new collaboration between Zhuhai Dahengqin Pan-Tourism Development Co Ltd, the Hengqin Training Base of UTM, and the Cantonese Cuisine Master Chef Training Station.

Wynn said it would continue to serve as a bridge by promoting the exchange of Portuguese and Cantonese culinary cultures and fostering their inheritance and innovation.