InterContinental Hotels Seoul pitches unique concept for G20 banquet

Russia and Iran may come to mind when it comes to the production of world-class caviar. But when the heads of state gather for the G20 Summit in Seoul from Nov. 11 to 12, they may most likely be able to experience Korean-produced caviar that meets the finicky international standards.

This rare opportunity is part of the special G20 dinner experience created by InterContinental Hotels Seoul ahead of the important national event. The key highlight of the proposed eight-course dinner is that all ingredients are farmed and produced in Korea. InterContinental Hotels Seoul includes both the Grand InterContinental and the COEX InterContinental in the country’s capital.

“This is an auspicious year for Korea as it hosts the G20 Summit, and we felt it was very important that the team work on something,” Didier Beltoise, general manager of InterContinental Hotels Seoul, told reporters on Wednesday at the unveiling of the luncheon for media. “This is the first time that we are using all Korean-produced ingredients,” Beltoise said.

Nick Flynn (left), executive chef, and Bae Han-chul, director of kitchens, prepare a variety of dishes featured for the G20 dinner menu during an unveiling event to media at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Wednesday. Chung Hee-cho/The Korea Herald