e feel that our Society, as the name “International Wine & Food Society” suggests, should be one where both food and wine are accorded equal importance, and not like others where one or the other prevails. We are the only gastronomic society in Singapore where both 'food' and 'wine' appears on our name, and rightly so. We wish to equally emphasize both the quality of the food as well as the wine, and we wish to celebrate the virtues of each. Fine wine must be elegantly balanced, so that there is harmony and concordance of its constituents, with no rough edges showing. Our Society should show similar finesse and balance.

We also endeavor to be 'International' in every sense of the word. We recognize that no one nation can claim monopoly to great food, but that every nation can produce delicious food. The food served for our functions should therefore be 'International' because we wish to celebrate the diversity and richness of each cuisine. Similarly, wine should be enjoyed in all its variety and our society should savour and enjoy wine from every wine producing nation.

Most importantly, we wish to emphasize that great food and wine are only secondary to the most important ingredient of a good society, which is convivium and fellowship. No society can be successful if members do not revel in each other's company. Camaraderie and merriment at functions is the social glue that holds the society together, and enhances the great food and wines that are present.

 
  The President, International Wine & Food Society Singapore 2004