Fantasia by Escriba marries fantasy, artistry and theatre, transforming Marina Bay Sands Singapore Convention Hall D and E into a magical gastronomic visually spectacular wonderland with Guinness World Record worthy Callebaut chocolate waterfall fountain towering at 8.5 metre, vivid life size edible wildlife safari confectionary, 5-metre-tall multi-tiered wedding cake, savoury rendition of Barcelona’s iconic La Ramblas shopping street with Europe’s most famous theatre group, Comediants at Royal Cake Theatre.
The world’s first Confectionery Theatre Extravaganza - Fantasìa was conceptualised in Barcelona by renowned acclaimed pastry Masterchefs Christian Escribà and Patricia Schmidt who counts luxury brands and celebrities as fans, chose to realise their magical experiential delectable confectionery dreamland with over 30 creative masterpieces displayed across the 8,000m2 landscape, premiering the world class event in Singapore Marina Bay Sands to enthral and interact with children and adult.
World renowned master pastry chefs - Martin Lippo, Jordi Farres, Jordi Pujol and Mary Rose Sanchez will be conducting masterclasses in an open De Dietrich with KitchenAid kitchen where budding pastry chefs will be able to participate in Escribà Academy pastry masterclasses .
Enter the realm of Fantasìa milky way at Magical Entrance into Dreamland complete with a floating four-poster bed and cotton candied clouds, starry eyed moon savouring delectable pastries, fed by Fantasìa’s colourful characters.
The Callebaut Falls, the largest masterpiece takes centrestage with 100 years of heritage Belgian chocolate purveyor Callebaut's signature rich aromatic cascading chocolate fountain using renowned Chocovic cacao , towering at the height of two double decker bus at 8.5 metre to set a new Guinness World Record as the World’s Tallest Chocolate Fountain.
Take a step into the nature wildlife safari realistic life-size confectionery animals like giraffe, zebra, rhinoceros, alligator, tiger, gorilla, gigantic elephant made creatively and meticulously with Massa Ticino sugarpaste from Carma, Callebaut chocolate, meringue and pastries.
Waltz into the Tea Room to witness a wedding procession with ringing wedding bells around the 5 metre tall multi-tiered wedding cake and be entertained at Royal Cake Theatre by the Comediants theatrical acrobatic feats and emotive performances choreographed by Creative Director Joan Font I Pujo from 1992 Barcelona Olympics Closing Ceremony fame.
Visit the famed Escribà’s 108-year-old heritage through the History Wall, since 1906 to the days of Christian Escribà’s grandfather Etienne Tholoniat and his father Antonio Escribà’s pastry creations, complete with a realistic visual feast of Escribà masterpieces like the iconic Macaroon Eiffel Tower, London Sweet Guards, golden Faberge eggs cake and meringue sugar crafted jewelled El Bull dog.
Shop at the sweet rendition of Barcelona’s iconic La Ramblas tourist spot with Escribà Luxury Boutique pavilion plus haute couture personalised service and a replica façade of the original Pasteleria Escribà, a world heritage site built in 1820. Escribà tee shirts, aprons, chocolate bars, candied flowers , rings and beautiful confectionery high heels makes good gifts.
Midnight @ Fantasìa commence at the bewitching hour from10.30pm to 2.00am featuring Ibiza’s best DJs, evocative go-go dancers performances and drink Estrella beer, sip slick Hendrick’s Gin or chill Reyka vodka cocktails from some of Singapore’s best bartenders at the adults-only naughty-yet-sweet late-night show session.
National Council of Social Service ComChest’s charities beneficiaries will be invited into Fantasìa by Ecribà to enjoy Escribà's famous chocolate lips and caramel strawberries tasty treats at a special session today. Sponsor a beneficiary at S$48 to bring joyous dreams.
Escribà Academy pastry masterclasses with MasterChefs are priced at S$188 per 90 minutes session.
Fantasia by Escriba review : It is Alice in Wonderland meeting with Willy Wonkers' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a whimsical walk to discover an exciting array of surplus fantasy edible creations, theatrical treats and wonderful chocolate plus confectionery surprises without having to fly to Barcelona. Sweet dreams do come true.
Fantasia by Escriba at Singapore Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Halls D and E regular showcase with complimentary Escribà signature sweet and savoury food items during the four hour experiential journey this weekend from August 22nd, 7pm to 11pm, 23rd and 24th, 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm 20 are priced at S$128 (Adults), S$88 (Children), special Family Bundle S$388 (two adults and two children aged 12 and below). Midnight at Fantasìa is priced from S$38 for an Ibiza party entry, S$68 with Fantasìa exploration, one food selection and housepour to S$188 with all perks
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