EU commissioners become Michelin star chefs: ‘The Commissioner Cooks' in pictures
For three days four EU commissioners cooked to their heart's delight under the approving eye of renowned chefs. The event was organised to highlight European cultural diversity. And because the way to a Europeans' heart is through the stomach. Check out the exclusive images of the ‘The Commissioner cooks’ event!
Janez Potocnik (Slovenia, Commissioner for the Environment) and Chef Frank Fol, aided by a group of enthusiastic third-grade students, prepared an organic meal with seasonal produce.
Antonio Tajani (Italy, vice-president and Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship), opted for la cucina italiana. He was assisted by two members of his cabinet and two Italian chefs.
Karel De Gucht (Belgium, Commissioner for Trade) and Neelie Kroes (the Netherlands, Vice-President and Commissioner for Digital Agenda) entered into a culinary alliance and prepared a Flemish-Dutch dish with the help of Michelin star chef Roger Van Damme.
‘The Commissioner cooks’ event falls under the broader campaign ‘Flanders shines in EUROPE shines in Flanders’, organised by the Flemish government to highlight Flanders' strengths in the context of Belgium’s Presidency of the EU. The promotion was worked out together with the Week of Taste, a culinary event that promotes traditional and healthy food.
