Introducing Gaggenau 200 series home appliances equipped in the latest project of Wang On Properties  – “Maya by Nouvelle” (曦臺) at press conference @ KI Island South Galleria, Wong Chuk Hang in 12 March, 2019.

Hong Kong, June 2018: Gaggenau, the luxury professional-grade home
appliance manufacturer, is delighted to announce that the newly launched
“Vario Cooling 400 Wine Climate Cabinet”. The new statement pioneering
the way for functional art that fits into the lifestyle of the discerning and
cultured individual. New highlights including a handleless door cooling wall design, opening assist system, telescopic rails, up to three independently controlled climate zones, five present lighting scenarios and many more. Such kitchen masterpiece is perfect for showcasing prized collections that deserve to be admired.

Star Guest, German Wine Queen
To celebrate the Gaggenau launch and the annual Riesling Week*, Germany’s 69th Wine Queen, 27-year-old Ms. Katharina Staab visited Hong Kong for the first time as the honourary guest. Raised up in her family’s winery, Ms. Staab studied business in the Great Wine Capital of Mainz, Germany and wrote her Master’s degree in Lisbon, Portugual. Her valuable international travel experience and her global role as wine ambassador led her to today’s successful achievements. Now that Ms. Staab got elected by the German Wine Institute to be the wine queen on a supra-regional level. She demonstrated her expertise in the origin and significance of individual grape varieties. She also conveyed the uniqueness of Germany’s versatile fine wines.

The Annual Topnotch Wine Event – Gaggenau Sommelier Awards 2018
Further cementing Gaggenau dedication and contribution to educating young wine aficionados from all over the world, Gaggenau will be hosting its 3rdGaggenau Global Sommelier Award in Beijing this year in October. Beijing offers the perfect stage to present international Sommelier Awards, and provides an opportunity to highlight China’s rapid progression, as an established wine producing country. The winner of the Awards will receive official status as a global Gaggenau cultural ambassador and other prizes.

As a kick-off to applaud 30th Annniversary of Kitchen Infinity Holdings Limited, Gaggenau Distributor Hong Kong & Macau, and spectating the promising opportunities of wine culture in the Greater China Region, the “3rd Gaggenau Sommelier Awards – Hong Kong Heat” took place in Hong Kong on June 14 in its Showroom, KI Cubus. Highly talented young sommeliers from prestigious hotels and influential eateries groups have been nominated. Two winning candidates from Hong Kong Heat will joined the Greater China Region Semi- Finals in Shanghai on July 17, 2018; and gained an opportunity to participate the Global Finals in Beijing on October 17, 2018.

The sommelier profession has come a long way from traditional wine waiter to expert advisor of guests in their choice of wine. Talented sommelier enhances delicious dining experience. With competence and a great deal of intuition they compose wine recommendations to match a wide variety of different foods. Aside from familiarity with regional and international wines, in-depth knowledge of spirits, beer, coffee, tea, water and other non-alcoholic beverages is expected.
The extensive knowledge of the participants in the Gaggenau Sommelier Awardswas put to the test before a Judging Panel (including Head of Judging Panel, Master of Sommelier, Darius Allyn; First Master of Sommelier in China, Yang Lu; Wine Critic, Rebecca Leung; and 69th German Wine Queen, Katharina Staab in 3-rounds competition: (1) Wine Knowledge; (2) Blind Tasting; (3) Serving.

Cellar Manager, Taka Tam from Hip Cellar Limited; Head Sommelier, Reeze Choi from Van Gogh Senses; Head Sommelier, Michael Chan from American Club; Head Sommelier, Nick Koon from Grand Lisboa Hotel; and Ric Choi of Bo Innovation met at the Gaggenau Showroom, KI Cubus in Hong Kong to compete for the semi-finalist of Gaggenau Sommelier Award of the Year 2018 – Hong Kong Heat. At the competition, they impressed everyone with their considered selection of wines and appealing presentation.

Denise Tan, Head of Category Management Cooking And Gaggenau,
commented: “We are delighted to announce the official launch of Gaggenau
Vario Cooling 400 Wine Climate Cabinet in Hong Kong, and to kick-off the third edition of Gaggenau Global Sommelier Award which aligned perfectly with the brand’s vision. We wanted to focus on the candidates’ attitude and philosophy regarding wine culture – aspects that also play a defining role in the latest design of Gaggenau Vario Cooling 400 Wine Climate Cabinet and brand identity. Even preparing the shortlist was no easy task as Greater China Region candidates impressed us with their wealth of knowledge.”

Gaggenau joins hands with world-leading expert Richard Juhlin to explore the art of champagne

Hong Kong, 27^th December 2017 – Gaggenau, the world’s leading premium German manufacturer of home appliances, proudly invited the world’s #1 champagne expert Richard Juhlin to introduce the art of champagne with Gaggenau’s wine climate cabinets to connoisseurs and tastemakers alike at KI Cubus in Causeway Bay on 27th December, 2017.

Wrapping up a successful year of collaborating with Michelin-starred chefs to explore the art of culinary with state-of-the-art cooking appliances engineered by Gaggenau, the German manufacturer of high-quality, innovative home appliances advances to another arena in 2018: wine culture.

As a matter of fact, wine culture has been one of the major professional fields for the epitome of exclusive culinary culture and sophisticated lifestyle. Gaggenau always recognizes wine experts in the world and will present the Gaggenau Sommerlier Awards for the third time in September 2018. It is therefore a natural step for Gaggenau to be associated with Richard Juhlin, a champagne maestro celebrated for superb blind tasting skills successful publications and champagne tasting events. With such accomplishments, Juhlin received a “Merit de Agricole” from the French Ministry of Agriculture.

At the event, Richard shared his views on champagne storage and unveiled his new book – Champagne Hiking – The 100 Best Champagne Locations in the World, at the first stop, KI Cubus Showroom in Hong Kong for his book launch in Asia tour, after the official launch in Sweden in early December.

The Vario cooling 400 series offers a perfectly controlled environment for professional wine storage – a condition crucial for bringing about the best flavours a meticulously brewed bottle has to offer. Agreed by champagne experts in the likes of Richard Juhlin, temperature control is of utmost importance for champagne storage. Besides functionality, Gaggenau as a tastemaker in the industry offers professional appliances with a great look sought-after by discerning connoisseurs.

Gaggenau Vario Cooling 400 Series wine climate cabinet offers conditions akin to that of a wine cellar these exclusive wine cabinets provide professional storage facilities in a domestic setting. They feature two separately regulated climate zones in which temperatures are precision-controlled and humidity can be regulated. The stainless steel interior with LED lighting and exclusive fittings, not to mention virtually vibration-free operation, ensures perfect wine enjoyment at home.

Gaggenau is delighted to invite renowned chef, Mr Chan Kwok Keung (陳國強), to share with many the culinary tastes from different regions of China as well as the technique opf ‘slow-cooking’. Chef Chan has over 20 years of culinary experience in Beijing, Huaiyang, Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine.

Menu items for the day were – Roasted Duck Beijing Style (北京烤鴨), Slow-cooked Pigeon in Abalone Sauce (慢煮鮑汁乳鴿) and Slow-cooked Sea Garoupa with Shredded Chilli (慢煮剁椒海斑).

Gaggenau reserved The Gaggenau Culinary Studio to be the venue for the exclusive baking demonstration workshop on June 25 2016. As a true partner of Heather & March, both parties trust in delivering the top quality of culinary arts to epicureans and that was why the two came into a long-term partnership.

In celebrating the Alsace Cuisine of Le French GourMay 2016, this workshop includes step-by-step technique of making an authentic Alsacienne Quiche as well as tasting of home-made Foie Gras, followed by quick and creative table setting tip, taught by Mrs. Wendy Siu, the Founder & President of Heather & March.

In celebration with Gaggenau’s milestone anniversary “333 years in the making”, Gaggenau is honoured to present the partnership with Executive Chef Luca Fantin of BVLGARI Il Ristorante Luca Fantin (Japan’s only Italian chef of one Michelin star) to share this prestigious gastronomic experience.

Chef Luca holds over fifteen years of experience working in many prestigious Michelin-star restaurants. Participants will gain hands-on experience of Chef Luca’s unique gastronomic creations using delicacies from both Italy and Japan.

Gaggenau takes great pleasure to be a proud partner at the premiere gala dinner of the Audi A8 L at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on May 27 & 28. The latest sedan was a perfect emblem of design aesthetic and technology excellence, the core value both Gaggenau and Audi share and keep on pursuing.

Gaggenau invited city’s top mixologists from contemporary Spanish restaurant Catalunya Hong Kong to create themed cocktails specially designed for the event. Guests’ taste buds were delighted with an exquisite dessert feast prepared by Michelin Three Starred Chef Uwe Opocensky of Mandarin Oriental fresh from Gaggenau pop-up kitchen.

Guests were indulged in a full range of entertainment. Calvin Klein debuted its minimal yet modern Fall 2014 Calvin Klein platinum label in Hong Kong; Lorenz Bäumer, Louis Vuitton fine jewelry designer and former Chanel haute joaillerie designer, showcased his latest jewellery collection. Hong Kong most beloved “Captain Cool” Chilam and super star Aaron Kwok also toasted to celebrate the precious night with all the guests.

Date: December 14th 2013
Venue: The Grand Ball-Grand Hyatt

Gaggenau and Poggenpohl were very proud to participate in a worthy cause, as platinum sponsors to Enlighten – Action for Epilepsy 10th Anniversary Charity Dinner. The night was themed Old Hong Kong, with the ballroom transformed into the 1960s’ Hong Kong streets. Guests were basked in the glow of yesteryear with nostalgic dance and entertaining performance reminiscent of the time.

Enlighten has been devoted to benefit epilepsy sufferers and their families for the past ten years, with the support of Ms. Anson Chan Fang On-Sang, Ms. Karen Mok and many others. The 10th anniversary dinner raised much needed fund for the charity to provide support to those directly or indirectly affected by epilepsy and ‘enlighten’ the society of the illness.

Gaggenau specially developed a delectable offering of 1960s themed canapés with its first class kitchen appliances. As platinum sponsors of the gala event, Gaggenau and Poggenpohl also contributed directly to the charity effort by sponsoring Dr. David Fang in his singing performance, a highlight of the evening.

The sponsorship demonstrated Gaggenau’s and Poggenpohl’s significantly care of the society and our dedication to the charity works.

Date: October 3rd 2013
Venue: The House of Gaggenau & The House of Poggenpohl

A tribute to the ultimate luxury lifestyle at its finest, Gaggenau and Poggenpohl, partnering with the ‘Raging Bull’, Lamborghini, hosted the Exclusive Black Party to ignite the five senses of our guests at the House of Gaggenau and the House of Poggenpohl.

The House of Poggenpohl were transformed to the sophisticated hub of entertainment and leisure of the party, as a best way to showcase the brand’s philosophy that modern luxury kitchen has become the centre stage of tasteful lifestyle in a house, instead of merely a traditional cooking area.

At the House of Gaggenau, Michelin-star Chef Jonay Armas of The Principal presented a culinary workshop, demonstrating how professional kitchen appliances can change complicated cooking into an easy delight.

Guests were taken on a journey of the five senses by some authentic European art of living experts. Starting with a lavish ride on Lamborghini flagship model Aventador LP 700-4, peering a sip of crispy No. 1 Italian beer Peroni, the guests were then taken to a French macaron workshop by Paul Lafayet and a chocolate dessert studio with Valrhona masters. After a palate delight, they were welcomed to the touch and sight indulgence: enjoying a regenerative hand massage by Lancôme ABSOLUE L’Extrait while appreciating some avant-garde Chinese contemporary art works.

Spoiler alert: it was for sure the most surprising and exciting event you can imagine!

When 12 most exclusive guests were invited to the “Peninsula”, they thought they would have another ordinary night in the Peninsula Hotel. Yet, when they arrive in the hotel, instead of a classy private dining room, it was a helicopter waiting for them.

After 15 minutes of flying, guests arrived in an actual peninsula, the backyard of a private house in clear water bay. Then again, instead of the homie bench and barbeque hob, there was a well decorated marquee, inside which Chef Pino Lavarra, executive chef of Michelin starred Tosca were cooking a lavish dinner on the most luxurious Gaggenau pop up kitchen.
Peroni set up the most unbelievable experience as a celebration to launch their Amici programme in Hong Kong. Guests were indulged in the most beautiful sunset while sipping the refreshing and crispy Peroni beer.
Before the night falls, guests started their lavish dinner. Every dish was live cooked by Chef Lavarra with Gaggenau most advanced kitchen appliances, making sure each bite is at its best flavor.
The collaboration between Gaggenau and Peroni, two art of living masters, reflects the brands’ relentless pursuit of ultimate sensational enjoyment and savoir-faire.

Date: May 29th 2013
Venue: The House of Gaggenau

To celebrate the launch of its latest 400 & 200 series professional kitchen appliances, Gaggenau is proud to have invited four Michelin starred restaurants Bo Innovation, Dong Lai Shun, The Principal and THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill to host a series of culinary classes.

Mr. Sven Schnee, the Head of Brand Gaggenau, flew from Germany to unveil the latest masterpieces of Gaggenau to Hong Kong market. The latest 400 & 200 series with the most stylish and sculptural appearances, as he introduces, transfer complicated cooking techniques into simple touches, while ensuring the best flavors.

On the official launch, Gaggenau invited over 20 media to a dedicate lunch, where the four Michelin starred chefs, Chef Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation, Chef Chan Kwok Keung of Dong Lai Shun, Chef Jonay Armas of The Principal and Chef Calvin Choi of THE STEAK House winebar + grill, each presented a signature dish from the restaurant with the latest 400 & 200 series kitchen appliances.

As one of the most favored kitchen appliances brand, Gaggenau works closely with world’s renowned chefs in promotion of culinary art, including Institut Paul Bocuse, Ryan Clift of Tippling Club in Singapore. The new Michelin culinary class series, another dedication to Gaggenau’s passion for refined gastronomy, will surely become a new highlight in Hong Kong’s culinary world.

Date: April 27th – May 19th 2013
Venue: Stanley Plaza

Strato, the Italian haute couture kitchen system designer, has always been the perfect epitome of unique design with unparalleled creativity. It is no wonder that Marco Gorini and Gianna Farina, owner and chief designer of Strato, recently created a life-sized cow sculpture in support of Hong Kong’s first CowParade, one of the most reputable international public art exhibitions.

The exquisite art piece, named Milk Bar, was created with industrial aestheticism. There is a cut-out in the middle made entirely of copper as a tribute to Strato’s signature kitchen design ‘Semplice’. Milk Bar, along with four other cow sculptures designed by international renowned artists, will be auctioned after a one-month exhibition at Stanley Plaza. All proceeds of the auction will be donated to “Heifer International Hong Kong” and “Giving Love”.

CowParade Hong Kong, was part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini. Milk Bar was specially selected and toured around the city in an ad truck at Causeway Bay, Central, Wanchai and many other places for a week as a representative to announce the coming of this breathtaking event. On April 27th, 30 Lamborghini super sports cars paraded together with the Milk Bar ad truck from Central to Stanley Plaza to kick off the opening ceremony. Many prominent guests, including Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok, joined the ceremony of speed and passion.

During the opening ceremony, German luxury kitchen specialist Gaggenau provided an authentic Italian epicure experience to the connoisseurs, giving guests a 360 degree of enjoyment of vision, speed, taste and excitement.

Date: November 29th 2012
Venue: the Hullett House

Gaggenau staged the city’s first white truffle hunt and dinner, as a tribute to their professional and sculptural kitchen appliances, which are equally rare and priceless as white truffle in culinary world.

The event commenced with a hunt for the white diamond, where 20 socialites and journalists were taken on an odyssey by Audi A8 sedan with a chauffeur from their residence to Hullett House, then Audi Kowloon and had their final adventure at the newly opened House of Gaggenau, where they hunted for a hidden truffle in an “edible truffle forest”.

The hunt preluded an evening of white elegance, where 150 city’s most prominent guests were treated to a night of ultimate gastronomy enjoyment at the courtyard of the Hullett House. Chef Ryan Clift, owner and executive chef of The Tippling Club, best 20 restaurants in Asia, elaborately created a six-course feast themed with “the white diamond”. A highlight of the dinner came as the guests bidding for a large white truffle sponsored by Gaggenau to support UNICEF.

The event reflects the most genuine passion of Gaggenau to promote refined culinary arts and its persistent pursuit of the “bella vita”.

Gaggenau, the German luxury kitchen appliance specialist, celebrated the opening of the House of Gaggenau, the first flagship showroom in Hong Kong, with tremendous support from the city’s and international elites on October 25th 2012.

Gaggenau takes pride in its persistent pursuit of culinary art and European art of living. Opening a 1,500 sq. ft. culinary studio, along with a private dining room and showcase kitchen styled after a private clubhouse, Gaggenau will further enforce its culinary passion with many inspiring and exciting collaborations with celebrity and Michelin starred chefs.
Upon entering the showroom, guests are impressed by a ‘Heritage Wall’ made from the wood of a century-old Black Forest lodge. It is completed with a vintage cuckoo clock and Gaggenau’s most iconic masterpiece, oven EB388, a permanent exhibit in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The wall represents a history of 330 years of technical excellence of Gaggenau and can be found in all Gaggenau flagship showrooms worldwide.

Gaggenau has gained magnificent support from many culinary masters worldwide for its contribution in bringing professional kitchens to domestic users. At the opening of the House of Gaggenau, you could see chef Ryan Clift from Singapore, Gaggenau International Culinary Ambassador, who is famed for helming The Tippling Club, one of the best 20 restaurants in Asia, chef Federico Duarte from Shanghai, executive chef of Institut Paul Bocuse, founded by ‘Chef of the Century’ Paul Bocuse and many celebrity chefs from the Hong Kong Chefs Association.