The precious truffle comes under the hammer in a global bid of lots direct from northern Italy supported by some world famous chefs.

South Africa's leading restaurateurs will gather in Cape Town on 19 November for this year's awards ceremony. Check out this year's 30 nominees.

Film buffs can get their fill of local food and wine at this year's 5-day festival featuring over 100 films and 50 chefs. See the programme.

If sublime skiing and food sound like your idea of heaven, try this day safari where some of the best chefs will be cooking up a slope side treat.

Chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn from Bangkok's Le Du will be cooking two special dinners at PRU in Phuket on 17 and 18 November. Be sure to book a table!

Discover the pick of food and wine events around the globe this month, from one off guest chef dinners to the best boutique food festival down under.