Jakarta Culinary Festival

William Wongso

Indonesia's Culinary Expert

William W. Wongso is Indonesia's most famous culinary expert, renowned restaurateur, food consultant, critique and hosts his own very popular television series.

His recent TV projects include "Kulinaria", a culinary TV Program on TV7; and "Cerita rasa William Wongso (before 'Cooking Adventure with William Wongso'), a weekly culinary TV on Metro TV. Aside from his TV projects, William Wongso organizes exclusive International culinary tours for food enthusiasts. He personally guided the participants in exploring the local authentic cuisines, for example to Korea in 2009, to Japan in 2010, and to Singkawang, east Kalimantan, program exclusively for YPO (Young President Organization)

In 2009, he catered for Hilary Clinton and her delegation during her official visit to Jakarta - Indonesia, serving Indonesian fine dining set-menu at Archive Museum Historical Building; participated in World Food and Flavors Conference in Napa Valley - California, presenting Indonesian Street Food; and conducting an Indonesian Food Festival in Intercontinental Hotel, Burswood, Perth, event organized by Garuda Indonesia.

In 2010, he keeps busy by conducting several events, such as a Food Presentation and Tasting in Garuda's booth during "Vacantie Burs" exhibition in Utrecht, Holland; and also an Indonesian Food Festival in Fairmont Hotel, Beijing - China, including 3 gala dinner featuring Indonesian dishes from Western Sumatra, Central Java and Indonesian popular dishes.

William Wongso was awarded chevalier dans l?ordre du merite agricole, an honor bestowed by the Ministry of Agriculture of France, an appreciation of his significant role and merit in the French culinary and gastronomy. He is also recognized by Indonesia Vice President Jusuf Kalla, from Indonesian Professional Certification Authority (BNSP), for his dedication in culinary educational vocation; and by Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, for his continuous efforts in promoting Indonesian Culinary, Nationally and Internationally.