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Sommelier Noble Li and Chef Li Yuet-Faat discussing a wine pairing at Ming Court
Ming Court · Chef Li Yuet-Faat and sommelier Noble Li
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Culinary Innovation & Executive Leadership

A Joint Chef’s Table Experience. An evening of Cantonese cuisine, wine pairing and cross-industry conversation at Ming Court, Cordis Hong Kong.

Date
7 November 2026 · 18:30–22:30

Register

Registration is managed through Microsoft Forms. You will leave this website to complete your registration.

Registration period: 15 October 2026, 7:00 pm – 30 October 2026, 11:59 pm (HKT)

HK$1,000 per person

Open to CUHK MBA students and alumni, including non-members. Early-bird subsidies are reserved for eligible G&B Club members.

Exclusive early-bird privilege

HK$600 for the first 10 eligible G&B Club members. A HK$400 subsidy is reimbursed to the organisers by the CUHK MBA Office, so eligible participants pay only HK$600.

Registration & early-bird allocation

  • Registration priority follows the registration submission timestamp, subject to eligibility verification and available places.
  • The initial 10 early-bird offers are allocated to eligible G&B Club members in registration order.
  • Applicants selected in the initial early-bird review will be notified by 21 October 2026, 23:59 HKT.
  • Unfilled or released early-bird offers pass to the next eligible G&B Club members in the original registration order.
  • Early-bird rates and places are confirmed only after the HK$500 deposit has been received and verified.

Deposit & payment

No payment is required when submitting the form. Selected applicants will receive a separate email with instructions for the HK$500 deposit. Refer to the registration information for the full Payment & Cancellation Policy.

Photography and videography notice

Photography and videography may take place during this event. Images or recordings may be published on CUHK MBA and/or IEC communication channels. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify the event organisers before or at the event.

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Overview

Co-hosted by the Gourmet & Beverage Industry Club and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Industry Club.

Go behind the scenes of fine dining at Ming Court, Cordis Hong Kong. Over dinner and wine pairings, explore how menu design, ingredient sourcing, cost control and service shape the guest experience. Featured guests William Wong, Chairman of Digital Domain, and Gabriel Kung, Chief Commercial Officer of Bowtie Life Insurance Company, bring perspectives on technology, innovation, operations and leadership. Chef Li Yuet-Faat and sommelier Noble Li introduce the culinary and beverage thinking behind the evening. The programme brings together executive sharing, guided tastings and conversation with fellow students and alumni, connecting the business of hospitality with innovation across industries.

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Tentative event flow

Tentative event flow. Final arrangements are subject to confirmation by the organisers.

  • 18:30–18:50Welcome Drinks & Wine Preview — Settle in with welcome drinks and a preview of the evening’s wines.
  • 18:50–19:00Meet the Chef & Menu Introduction — Chef Li shares the menu concept, culinary inspiration and dining journey.
  • 19:00–20:00Courses 1, 2 & 3 · Guided Wine Tasting — Begin the tasting menu with a guided exploration of the selected wine pairings.
  • 20:00–20:45Courses 4, 5 & 6 · Main Course & Ingredient Story — Chef Li introduces the ingredients, techniques and stories behind the dishes.
  • 20:45–21:15Course 7 · Dessert, Cellar Visit & Conversation — Finish with dessert, then go behind the scenes at the Ming Cellar.
  • 21:15–22:00Comparative Tasting & Wine Moment — Compare small side-by-side pours presented by the sommelier.
  • 22:00–22:30Closing, Presentation & Farewell — Appreciation certificates and souvenirs for the guests, chef and sommelier, followed by a group photo.
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Speakers and guests

  • Mr. William Wong
    Mr. William WongChairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Domain
  • Mr. Gabriel Kung
    Mr. Gabriel KungCCO (Chief Commercial Officer), Bowtie Life Insurance Company
  • Chef Li Yuet-Faat
    Chef Li Yuet-FaatExecutive Chef, Ming Court
  • Mr. Noble Li
    Mr. Noble LiSommelier, Ming Court
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Who should come

Audience
CUHK MBA students and alumni
Eligibility
Open to CUHK MBA students and alumni, including non-members. Early-bird subsidies are reserved for eligible G&B Club members.
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From the room

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Practical details

Venue
Ming Court, 6/F, Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok
Notes
All event times are Hong Kong time (HKT). Refer to the registration form for final arrangements and the full Payment & Cancellation Policy.

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