Biographical Sketch

Gourmet On Tour

The Premier Culinary

Tour Operator

Gourmet on Tour's culinary tours are, "Top of the glass," enthuses Conde Nast Traveller. "Kitchen Gods," marvels Forbes magazine. "Gourmet Heaven," lauds a 6-page feature on an exclusive culinary tour in France with Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred chefs, (Bentley magazine). "Cooking Tour de France," confirms Australia's Gourmet Traveller.
Inevitably, and unequivocally, the accolades echo Food & l{ine magazine Connoisseur Club's tribute-"Gourmet On Tour offers the ultimate in culinary holidays." That's why founder and managing director Judith von Prockl aspires to add another culinary gem to her epicurean crown jewels by submitting this entry to the 201I IACP Award of Excellence for Culinary Tour Operator of the Year. (ln addition to being a 2003 IACP fnalist in the Entrepreneur Category.)
Since starting London-based Gourmet on Tour in 2000, Judith continues to tirelessly exceed expectations among the world's most discerning connoisseurs. For those seeking the ultimate in culinary tours offering incomparable feasting, impeccable accommodations and unique cultural discoveries, Judith's superlative culinary tours are the

answer-and the ultimate thoughtful gift.

*Top Ten Culinary

this spring 2010, Sherman's Travel voted Gourmet on Tour a, Tour." "Prepare to feast on the trip of a lifetime", so the magazine.
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What is Judith's proven recipe in dishing up Gourmet On Tour's gold standard 80-plus scheduled and tailor-made itineraries across Europe, the U.S., Asia and Morocco?
She shares her secrets here.

First, Judith says, "My goal is to create one-of-a-kind experiences for seasoned foodies who want to se the world a little differently. Each location is selected for its character and individuality. To make you feel at home and to gain a genuine feel for the region as invited guest, not a tourist. I personally guarantee superior quality, authentic and intimate cooking experiences and a total cultural immersion-with memories to last a lifetime!"
Second, Judith explains, "I petsonalty develop and design each bespoke program, and plan each tour with great care. \ile visit each venue to ensure high standards are maintained. There will always be amazing food, whether cooking with a Michelin-starred chef in F'rance or preparing a feast with a local mamma in a Tuscan farmhouse. It's not all luxury, all the time, either. Rather, it's a mix in sampling a region's most refined cuisines and its traditionally rustic celebrations. These are unique encounters you can't finesse on your own-such as exclusive aceess to private kitchens and stellar wine

cellars."

Third, Judith insists on raising the bar for even the most jaded. "f'm always looking for new and unique experiences. Such as the rare and coveted opportunity of cooking with Michelin-staned chefs; we have six such chefs in ltaly, France and the UK welcoming our guests into their kitchens. In 2010, we expanded our hugely popular truflle hunting excursions across France and ltaly. Also, there are very few culinary tours in China. Gourmet On Tour has been a pioneer and conducting superior offerings for years in this new market. In 2010, we launched our bespoke Shanghai culinary adventures with a dedicated team of top-notch chefs and outstanding food guides."
Fourth, Judith loves serving up a delectable smorgasbord of international cuisines. "I've researched and developed culinary adventures in every corner of the world. Our current destinations include ltaly, France, U.K., Ireland, Spain, Morocco, China" Thailand, Bali and the U.S. No other culinary tour operator offers such an anay. It helps that I'm conversant in English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese," Judith states.

Fifth, corporate superstars benefit from Gourmet on Tour's in-depth and intimate connections. "American Express Centurion, Michelin, Citibank, Discovery Channel, BNP Paribas, Food & Wine and Accenture have benefited from Gourmet On Tour's marketing impact on their client relations and employee team-building. From kitchen to boardroom, the camaraderie and teamwork prevail with lasting impact" Judith points out.
She continues, "ln 2010, we partnered with MasterCard and designed exclusive culinary tours throughout France,Italy, California" Bali and Australia for premium card holders. Also in 2010, we designed an exciting culinary itinerary in Thailand for the executive chef of one ofthe world's leading airline caterers. The creative brief was to research new and exciting menus for first and business class cabins. Client feedback? "Because of your assistance we won the contract!" so Johan Strom at LSG Sky Che.

Last but not least, as the mother of four year-old Colette, Judith believes in giving back. In fall, 2010 Judith organized a chef s challenge in Shanghai to prepare a wholesome family meal. Carried out by some of Shanghai's renowned chefs, the event was widely publicized by the local media (please see the attached Shanghai family magazine article). She's active with "Giving Treeo" a project serving underprivileged children in Chinese orphanages. This year's initiative gifted essential food and clothes for over 26,000 kids. (Please see "Giving Tree" attachment and Judith's sponsored children.)

Recognized as *travel specialist'n in 2010 by the Italian Tourism Board and Thai Tourism Authority, Judith has been asked by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to

organizeapresstripforBritishjournalistscomeJanuary Il-I4,201I.Thegoalofthis culinary trip is to coincide with the release of Eat Pray Love's DVD launch on Valentine's Day. Much like leading lady Julia Roberts' rejuvenating her spirit with delicious nourishment in ltaly, lucky journos from the national newspapers and magazines in the UK will be treated to a matchless culinary tour in Tuscany.
Recognition from peers and clients says it best way in afirming and nominating Judith von Prockl and Gourmet on Tour for IACP's 201I Culinary Tour Operator of the Year.

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culinary adventure tour through Europe. It was received with such gustatory bravura that Judith formed Gourmet On Tour (www.gourmetontour.com). Her passion? To inspire seasoned travelers with an enthusiasm for cooking with che while exploring cultures-to watch, participate in and taste the culinary jewels of top-notch che, winemakers and gourmet food purveyors.
In 2000, Judith von Prockl organized a three-month

Ten years later, London-based Gourmet On Tour has a distinct bite

all its own-as an

internationally acclaimed food and travel company. It offers over 80 unique culinary adventures in l l countries on all five continents. That's why Judith von Prockl was a finalist in the 2003 IACP Award of Excellence for the Entrepreneur Category. Judith was certified 'travel specialist" by the ltalian and Thai Tourism Boards in 2010. Born in Germany, Judith's passion for good food and frne travel was sustained and nourished while living and working in Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, California, Shanghai, Paris and London. Judith brings her love of developing marketing strategies and win-win strategic partnerships to Gourmet On Tour with impressive results. With a degree in business administration, Judith began her career with the advertising agency l.owe Lintas in Singapore. She handled multinational accounts such as Unilever and Johnson & Johnson throughout Asia. She later worked in new business development for the award-winning travel series Insight Guides and Mercedes-Benz magazine, before joining amazon.com to create online business solutions and global marketing campaigns.
Over the past decade, Judith has personally visited hundreds of cooking schools around
the world and pursued culinary coursework with many of them. She knows from firsthand experiences just the right touch points to create exquisite and memorable one-of-a-

kind culinary experiences for leisure and corporate clients. Judith has appeared on BBC's radio talk shows and in countless national and international magazines and newspapers; list attached. For example, The Times of U.K. and Travel * Leisure praise Gourmet On Tour as amongst the best in the world.
Speaking fluent German and English, Judith is comfortable with Spanish and French, and is cumently studying Mandarin. She engages in volunteer work such as Giving Tree China, which provides food and clothing to over 26,000 children in Chinese orphanages.

Judith is always on an adventure with her four-year old daughter, Colette. Between work and school they find time to explore new places and create tasty, nuhitious family meals.