Press Release

VR Bengaluru hosts World On A Plate with celebrity MasterChefs, as Part of VR One Celebrations

Gold Rush Entertainment brings , Adriano Zumbo, Janice Wong, Ranveer Brar and Elena Duggan together for the first time to Bangalore at The Blackbox on Whitefield Road

Bangalore, June 2nd 2017: After the successful 1st edition, Gold Rush Entertainment launched the 2nd edition of World on a Plate with an illustrious Culinary line up of Chefs - Gary Mehigan, Adriano Zumbo, Janice Wong, Ranveer Brar and Elena Duggan to be held at VR Bengaluru – The Black Box at Whitefield on 3rd June 2017.

This edition of World on a Plate 2 promises to be a culinary extravaganza where the chefs will take the city’s food lovers through exclusive Master Classes as they create their signature dishes. This will be followed by an exclusive tete–a– tete where the chefs will share their personal experiences and moments. The event will end with Master Chef Live! where the chefs will taste and judge 25 of city’s best restaurants to award them the titles of World on a Plate “Best Restaurant of the year”, “People’s Choice Award” and “Best Dessert”.

Gold Rush Entertainment also announced the launch of the World on a Plate Academy supported by Gary Mehigan. The WOAP Academy will be first of its kind finishing school amateurs and professionals. The academy will encourage young culinary professionals and food entrepreneurs by offering various courses to suit the requirements to hone their culinary skills.

Chef Quotes: Australia’s favourite Master Chef Gary Mehigan said “India has always floored me with its diverse food palate. Coming back to India is always exciting but coming to Bangalore is a surreal experience. This melting pot of cuisines always has something new to offer. With an amazing line-up of chefs, we believe that the 2nd edition of World on a Plate will be a sensation”.

Adriano Zumbo who is known as the Sweet Assassin said “I am really excited to be in India more specifically in Bangalore for the World on a Plate. The Indian cuisine has so much to offer, the flavours, textures and colours are a treat for any foodie. Goldrush’s World on Plate has done an amazing job of creating a platform for various cuisines to be showcased and I am eager for more.

India’s favourite chef Ranveer Brar said “This is an extraordinary food festival bringing together some of the world’s finest chefs. The festival offers a modern take on gastronomy with new approaches in cooking. I am sure good lovers in Bangalore will be taken on a whirlwind of flavours at the World on a Plate 2”.

Janice Wong, Patisserie extraordinaire added “I am glad to be part of this culinary food festival. It was a pleasure to explore and try new flavours and what really impressed me is India’s contemporary take on desserts. I can’t wait to share my experiences of World on a Plate when I go back home”.

On her maiden trip to Bangalore, Masterchef Australia Season 8 winner Elena Duggan said “I am so excited to be part of World on a Plate 2 in the city of Bangalore. Working alongside Gary is always fun. I look forward to the experience and learning more about the local cuisine. I thank the organizer, and Gold Rush Entertainment for inviting me for this food gala.”

About Gold Rush Entertainment

Gold Rush is a specialised firm that conceptualises campaigns to cause disruption. It is an idea house that provides end to end brand and event solutions. In the past, Gold Rush has churned a number of exciting projects and activations across various cities in India including The - India Tour and the most remarkable one being the 1st edition of World on a Plate in Bangalore

About VR Bengaluru

VR Bengaluru is Virtuous Retail South Asia’s flagship center in the city and is a first-of-its-kind community centric integrated lifestyle destination in India. VR Bengaluru plays host to an award-winning luxury boutique hotel & residences, collaborative communal work spaces for start-ups and entrepreneurs and a multi-level premium retail arcade. The lifestyle services at the centre also includes a nine-screen multiplex including an IMAX, several pubs, cafes and restaurants along with an upscale food court, community event spaces, public art, a fitness club, spa and salon, and a rooftop pool alongside a unique banqueting space equipped with a large-scale LED screen.

The nickname ‘Black Box on Whitefield Road’ is inspired by the striking black façade, which makes VR Bengaluru stand out from the generic building landscape on Whitefield Main Road. Equally compelling is the unique mix of experiences and the integrated design of the development that enables customers to move seamlessly among the different uses.

Please visit www.vrbengaluru.com for more information

About Virtuous Retail South Asia

VRSA is India’s only institutionally backed retail platform, developing and managing community oriented lifestyle centres across the country. VRSA is aggressively expanding its pan-India portfolio which currently includes its flagship centres VR Surat, VR Bengaluru and VR Chennai. Over the last 9 years, VR has redefined the spatial retail experience for consumers by delivering innovative centers that seamlessly integrate shopping, hospitality, F&B, leisure and entertainment. These award-winning lifestyle centres are designed and operated by VRSA as social hubs that are ‘Connecting Communities©’ and celebrate local culture while enhancing the overall brand image of the city they are located in.

Please visit www.virtuousretail.com for more information.

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For further information, please contact:

Anugya Sinha, PPR South Asia | Ph: +91- 9972688887 | Email: [email protected] Deepayan Roy, PPR South Asia | Ph: +91- 9619960855| Email: [email protected]