Gastronomic art tour marks 75th anniversary of Sino-Swiss diplomatic relations

A culinary extravaganza blending Alpine flavor legends with cutting-edge technology was staged at V-ZUG Beijing Showroom to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland on Tuesday.

Co-hosted by the Swiss Nobleness Art Academy (SNAA), Grandes Tables Suisses (GTS), and Swiss luxury appliance brand V-ZUG, the event featured Gault & Millau 17-star chef and GTS President Guy Ravet's culinary artistry and cross-cultural exchange through innovative kitchen technology, redefining Switzerland's identity beyond watches, chocolate and mountains.

The centerpiece of the event was Ravet's demonstration of sous-vide cooking techniques using V-ZUG's Excellence Line steam oven. The precise temperature control and humidity balance perfectly preserved the delicate flavors of tooth fish, epitomizing the finesse and creativity of contemporary Swiss cuisine.

Beyond the cooking demonstration, the event revealed exciting news for Chinese gastronomy enthusiasts: SNAA is preparing to introduce the Gault & Millau Guide - the Michelin-equivalent and globally recognized gastronomic benchmark - to China.

"While the Swiss edition has gained worldwide acclaim, and Switzerland's cutting-edge culinary system stands as a global standard, we are currently in the preparatory phase to collaborate closely with GTS to bring the essence of Gault & Millau's culinary standards to Chinese audiences in the near future," said Amy Cao, SNAA's chief representative in China.

"The 75-year friendship between China and Switzerland has always been built on mutual respect and shared values of precision, quality and innovation. Tonight's gastronomic collaboration between Swiss culinary masters and Chinese connoisseurs embodies this spirit perfectly," said Counsellor Pierre-Fran?ois Righetti of the Embassy of Switzerland in China.

"As Swiss companies continue to deepen their roots in China, we are proud to see how Swiss craftsmanship - from watchmaking to cutlery, from chocolate to coffee - bridges our cultures through the universal language of excellence," said Zhang Zhiqiang, President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China.

As Switzerland's largest chefs' organization, GTS will collaborate with SNAA and V-ZUG to launch further gastronomic technology showcases, young chef exchange programs, China-Switzerland food festivals and flavor literacy competitions.