1. Project Content

Through events such a holding a banquet where British government officials, the media, distribution stakeholders, etc. were invited to enjoy a special menu featuring appealing agricultural products such as Kyoto vegetables, and Kyoto agricultural products and livestock, as well as items from each other prefecture, the appeal of these ingredients was widely publicized with Kyoto vegetables at the center.

From Japan, a total of 171 people participated.

Hampton Court Palace Banquet

London Food Related Business Person Gathering

Japanese Ingredient Proposal Meeting

2. Hampton Court Palace Banquet

Outline

Japanese and British government officials, British chefs, the media, distribution stakeholders, and Japanese Kyoto vegetable farmers attended the event, where Mr. Youji Satake, the head chef of Minokichi Main Restaurant: Takeshigero got a chance to show off his skills.

Date and Time

July 18, 2017 (Tuesday) from 7:00 PM (local time)

Location

Hampton Court Palace

Participants

270人

1. Japanese: 138 personsPrimary Government/Administrative Attendees

   Affiliation	Position	Name
   House of Representatives Member (Former Agricultural Minister)		Koya Nishikawa
   Cabinet Secretariat of Japan	Advisor	Isao Iijima
   Embassy of Japan in England	Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotential	Koji Tsuruoka
   Azerbaijan	Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotential	Teruyuki Katori
   JETRO London Office	Chief	Toshihiko Sakaguchi
   CLAIR London Office	Chief	Yoshiyuki Kurono
   Kyoto Prefecture	Agricultural Department Director	Yoshiharu Ayashiro
   Kameoka City	Mayor	Takahiro Katsuragawa

2. British: 132 persons

Banquet

• 
  Hampton Court Palace
• 
  Main Hall
• 
  Greeting from Director Nakagawa
• 
  Toast with Japanese Sake
• 
  Cuisine Explanation from Mr. Satake
• 
  Souvenir Presentation from the Union President

Banquet 　New Kyo-kaiseki Using Kyoto Vegetables

Unlike other years, in order to taste Kyo-kaiseki, the banquet was not prepared by chefs from both countries, but rather Mr. Youji Satake, the head chef of Minokichi Main Restaurant: Takeshigero had the honors of preparing the meal.

The Kyo-kaiseki was arranged to match the flavor palate of not just the Japanese, but the invited British guests as well.

3. London Food Related Business Person Gathering

Date and Time

July 19, 2017 (Wednesday) from 12:00 to 1:30 PM

Location

TOKIMEITE

Participants

Japanese: 8 persons, British: 7 persons

Content

Business persons related to food and cuisine were invited towards the revitalization of the food trade for both Japan and England, and opinions were exchanged while sampling Japanese agricultural products.

4. Japanese Ingredient Proposal Meeting

Date and Time

July 19, 2017 (Wednesday) from 3:00 to 5:00 PM

Location

TOKIMEITE

Participants

23 restaurant chefs and distribution stakeholders

Content

Chefs and wholesalers, etc. were invited in order to raise public awareness for the handling of Japanese ingredients in London restaurants. A demonstration on how to handle the food ingredients such as Kyoto vegetables was held by Chef Satake among others, and the ingredients were sampled.

Gathering Menu

Authentic Kyo-kaiseki was offered using Kyoto Prefecture agriculture and livestock, prepared by Mr. Youji Satake, the head chef of Minokichi Main Restaurant: Takeshigero.

Appetizer

• Yamashina Eggplant
• Fushimi Peppers
• Asaina
• Plum Gelatin

Bowl Dishes

• Lotus Root Mochi, Mibuna, String Carrots, Yuzu, Kombu and Bonito Flakes Dashi

Grilled Dishes

• Kamo Eggplant, Manganji Peppers, Kujo Onion, Flounder

Side Dish

• Kyoto Meat, Mibuna, Kyo-Mizuna, Ponzu

Meal

• Shrimp Tempura, Ginger, Japanese Ginger, Rice Cooked with Kyo-Mizuna

Seasonal Dessert

• Tambadainagon, Apple, Black Bean, Matcha Agar, Brown Sugar