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    Collective Catering: how to create a more sustainable and healthier food model?

    Schedule
    10:30h - 10:35h
    Round table | Opening
    Santi Mas de Xaxas
    Santi Mas de Xaxas Torribera Mediterranean Center Co-executive director
    10:35h - 11:20h
    Round table | Collective catering: the invisible giant of gastronomy
    Àngels Roca
    Àngels Roca Associació Catalana d’Empreses del Lleure, l’Educació i la Cultura (Acellec) President
    Cristina Tomás Pérez
    Cristina Tomás Pérez Barcelona Culinary Hub Academic Director
    11:20h - 12:15h
    Round table | Legislating change: towards healthier, more sustainable and accessible collective catering
    Mónica Navarro
    Mónica Navarro Blue Planet Advocate Strategist and Communication Advisor on Sustainability
    José Miguel Herrero
    José Miguel Herrero Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de España Food Managing Director
    Xavier Montagut
    Xavier Montagut Xarxa de Consum Solidari President
    Tatiana Pérez de Acha
    Tatiana Pérez de Acha Serunion Head of Loyalty and Corporate Social Responsibility
    Cristina Massot
    Cristina Massot Departament Agricultura, Ramaderia Pesca i Alimentació, Generalitat de Catalunya General Secretari
    12:15h - 13:15h
    Round table | From theory to practice: Success stories in sustainable and healthy collective kitchens
    Francisco Pérez Cano
    Francisco Pérez Cano Institut de Recerca en Nutrició i Seguretat Alimentària (INSA-UB) Director
    Nico Bobadilla
    Nico Bobadilla Associació Dinàmic CEO
    Teresa Guillaumes
    Teresa Guillaumes Escola del Mar de Barcelona Managing Director and President
    Xandra Luque
    Xandra Luque Clínica Universidad de Navarra Chef and dietitian
    13:15h - 14:20h
    Round table | Culinary training and research in collective catering
    Santi Mas de Xaxas
    Santi Mas de Xaxas Torribera Mediterranean Center Co-executive director
    Ramon Salto
    Ramon Salto Compass España Culinary Director
    Teresa Pérez Millán
    Teresa Pérez Millán Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva de España Manager
    Marina Pérez Llorca
    Marina Pérez Llorca Institut de Recerca en Nutiricío i Seguretat Alimentària de la Universitat de Barcelona Researcher
    David Kamen
    David Kamen Culinary Institute of America Director of Customer Relations
    14:20h - 14:35h
    Round table | Collective commitment: partnerships to create a more sustainable and healthier collective catering industry
    Teresa Aledo
    Teresa Aledo Teresa Aledo Graphic Recorder and visual muralist

    2025-11-03 10:30 2025-11-03 14:00 Europe/Madrid Collective Catering: how to create a more sustainable and healthier food model?  Organized within the framework of the Gastronomic Forum Barcelona, the conference “Collective Catering: How to Create a More Sustainable and Healthy Food Model?” seeks to foster dialogue on the current food system — addressing the sector’s economic and social context, legal frameworks, practical and successful case studies, as well as the promotion of research and training programs.

    The event, which will take place over four hours of presentations and thematic sessions, is organized by the Torribera Mediterranean Center (TMC), a joint initiative of the University of Barcelona and the Culinary Institute of America.
    Forum Lab
    Mon 3 10:30h - 14:00h Forum Lab Free acces
    11:00h
    Presentation | .

    Presentation of Catalonia World Gastronomy Region 2025

    2025-11-03 11:00 2025-11-03 12:00 Europe/Madrid Presentation of Catalonia World Gastronomy Region 2025 Presentation of Catalonia World Gastronomy Region 2025 Auditorium
    Mon 3 11:00h - 12:00h Auditorium Free acces
    11:00h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery

    Product demonstration by the Guild School team at the Mondial du Pain

    David Hernández
    David Hernández Baker Speaker
    Roger Vilardosa
    Roger Vilardosa Baker Speaker
    Isaac Galofré
    Isaac Galofré Ca l'Arseni Baker Speaker

    2025-11-03 11:00 2025-11-03 12:00 Europe/Madrid Product demonstration by the Guild School team at the Mondial du Pain The School of the Gremi de Flequers de la Provincia de Barcelona presents an exclusive demonstration of the products created to represent Catalonia and Spain at the Mondial du Pain, the prestigious international bakery competition.
    Bakers Roger Vilardosa, David Hernández, and Isaac Galofré will showcase live the techniques, processes, and formulas used in their creations, highlighting their precision, creativity, and respect for tradition
    Forum Classroom
    Mon 3 11:00h - 12:00h Forum Classroom Free acces
    11:30h
    Workshop with tasting | .

    Applied personality: knowledge and flavour of ‘A Paisaxe que sabe’

    Chechu Rey
    Chechu Rey Gunnen Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 11:30 2025-11-03 12:30 Europe/Madrid Applied personality: knowledge and flavour of ‘A Paisaxe que sabe’ This Galician chef will teach us how to rigorously apply the latest technologies used in the food industry, starting with high-quality products from Galicia.
    At the end of the session, there will be a tasting of the dishes prepared.
    Workshop
    Mon 3 11:30h - 12:30h Workshop Free acces
    12:00h
    Presentation | .

    The New Catalan Cuisine. Opening speech by Ferran Adrià

    Ferran Adrià
    Ferran Adrià elBullifoundation Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 12:00 2025-11-03 12:45 Europe/Madrid The New Catalan Cuisine. Opening speech by Ferran Adrià In this talk, Ferran Adrià will take us on a journey through the history of Catalan cuisine, reviewing the different stages and influences that have shaped it over the centuries, right up to the present day. This overview will give us a better understanding of the evolution of our culinary heritage and its richness. Auditorium
    Mon 3 12:00h - 12:45h Auditorium Free acces
    12:00h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery

    Purity of flavour as the main ingredient

    Saray Ruiz
    Saray Ruiz Escola de Pastisseria del Gremi de Barcelona Pastry chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 12:00 2025-11-03 13:00 Europe/Madrid Purity of flavour as the main ingredient Purity of flavour as the main ingredient Forum Classroom
    Mon 3 12:00h - 13:00h Forum Classroom Free acces
    12:45h
    Presentation with tasting | . Charcuterie

    Charcuterie enters the kitchen

    Rafa Panatieri
    Rafa Panatieri Sartoria Panatieri Chef Speaker
    Jorge Sastre
    Jorge Sastre Sartoria Panatieri Chef Speaker
    Marta Borràs
    Marta Borràs dpagès Producer Speaker
    Martín Ezpeleta
    Martín Ezpeleta dpagès Producer Speaker
    Rafa Peña
    Rafa Peña Gresca & Provisions Gresca Chef Speaker
    Oriol Rovira
    Oriol Rovira Els Casals* Chef Speaker
    Schedule
    12:45h - 13:15h
    Presentation with tasting | Purebred sausages
    Rafa Panatieri
    Rafa Panatieri Sartoria Panatieri Chef Speaker
    Jorge Sastre
    Jorge Sastre Sartoria Panatieri Chef Speaker
    Marta Borràs
    Marta Borràs dpagès Producer Speaker
    Martín Ezpeleta
    Martín Ezpeleta dpagès Producer Speaker
    13:15h - 13:45h
    Presentation with tasting | Cooking charcuterie
    Rafa Peña
    Rafa Peña Gresca & Provisions Gresca Chef Speaker
    13:45h - 14:15h
    Presentation with tasting | The sublimation of farmhouse sausage
    Oriol Rovira
    Oriol Rovira Els Casals* Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 12:45 2025-11-03 13:15 Europe/Madrid Charcuterie enters the kitchen   Auditorium
    Mon 3 12:45h - 13:15h Auditorium Free acces
    13:15h
    Workshop with tasting | .

    Recipes with a taste of the sea: tradition and innovation

    Paco Pérez
    Paco Pérez Miramar ** Chef Speaker
    Guillem Pérez
    Guillem Pérez Miramar ** Maître Speaker

    2025-11-03 13:15 2025-11-03 14:15 Europe/Madrid Recipes with a taste of the sea: tradition and innovation In this session, Paco Pérez will cook with Galician products supplied by A Mar es espectacular, a canning company founded by Gemma and Carles Sánchez Llibre, whose goal is to protect the oceans. 
    At the end of the session, there will be a tasting of the dishes prepared.
    Workshop
    Mon 3 13:15h - 14:15h Workshop Free acces
    14:30h
    Competition | . Awards and competition

    1st National Cooking Competition with Sobrassada de Mallorca PGI from Black Pigs

    2025-11-03 14:30 2025-11-03 15:30 Europe/Madrid 1st National Cooking Competition with Sobrassada de Mallorca PGI from Black Pigs The finalists selected by the jury will compete live, preparing dishes with Sobrasada de Mallorca de Porc Negre PGI. And we will find out which dishes are the winners. Auditorium
    Mon 3 14:30h - 15:30h Auditorium Free acces
    15:00h
    Working day | .

    The revival of local varieties: unique cuisine

    Schedule
    15:00h - 15:10h
    Presentation | Welcome
    15:10h - 15:45h
    15:45h - 16:30h
    Round table | Round table
    16:30h - 17:00h

    2025-11-03 15:00 2025-11-03 17:00 Europe/Madrid The revival of local varieties: unique cuisine   Forum Lab
    Mon 3 15:00h - 17:00h Forum Lab Free acces
    15:00h
    Tasting | .

    DO Penedès, the world’s first 100% organic DO

    Xavier Barba
    Xavier Barba Entrevins, Wine Fest, Vins de Grop wine-maker Speaker

    2025-11-03 15:00 2025-11-03 16:00 Europe/Madrid DO Penedès, the world’s first 100% organic DO In this workshop, attendees will be able to taste a selection of the best organic wines from the DO Penedès. 

    By Xavier Barba

    Forum Classroom
    Mon 3 15:00h - 16:00h Forum Classroom Free acces
    16:00h
    Presentation | . Catalan cuisine around the world

    Catalans cooking around the world. The refinement of tradition

    Ramon Freixa
    Ramon Freixa Ramon Freixa Tradición & Ramon Freixa Atelier Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 16:00 2025-11-03 16:30 Europe/Madrid Catalans cooking around the world. The refinement of tradition Ramon Freixa will show attendees dishes inspired by Catalan cuisine that he offers in Madrid, specifically at his restaurant Tradició. Auditorium
    Mon 3 16:00h - 16:30h Auditorium Free acces
    16:00h
    Workshop with tasting | . Charcuterie

    Black pork sobrassada from Mallorca, not Iberian

    Xesc Reina
    Xesc Reina Charcutier Speaker

    2025-11-03 16:00 2025-11-03 16:45 Europe/Madrid Black pork sobrassada from Mallorca, not Iberian In this workshop, attendees will enjoy a comparative tasting of different types of sobrasada with varying maturation periods, led by the foremost expert on sobrasada, Xesc Reina. Workshop
    Mon 3 16:00h - 16:45h Workshop Free acces
    16:30h
    Presentation | . Catalan cuisine around the world

    Catalans cooking around the world. The Nolla model: the path to zero waste

    Albert Franch
    Albert Franch Nolla* Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 16:30 2025-11-03 17:00 Europe/Madrid Catalans cooking around the world. The Nolla model: the path to zero waste In this session, a Catalan living in Helsinki will demonstrate how to create a zero-waste restaurant model, emphasising three pillars: seasonality and maximising the use of ingredients; banning disposable packaging; and composting. Auditorium
    Mon 3 16:30h - 17:00h Auditorium Free acces
    16:30h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery

    Christmas according to Lluc Crusellas

    Lluc Crusellas
    Lluc Crusellas Eukarya Pastry chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 16:30 2025-11-03 17:15 Europe/Madrid Christmas according to Lluc Crusellas Chocolatier Lluc Crusellas will explain his most creative ideas for the Christmas holidays. Forum Classroom
    Mon 3 16:30h - 17:15h Forum Classroom Free acces
    17:00h
    Awards | . Awards and competition

    InnoForum Awards

    2025-11-03 17:00 2025-11-03 17:15 Europe/Madrid InnoForum Awards InnoForum Awards Auditorium
    Mon 3 17:00h - 17:15h Auditorium Free acces
    17:00h
    Awards | . Awards and competition

    Award ceremony for the 1st National Cooking Competition featuring Sobrassada de Mallorca de Cerdo Negro PGI

    2025-11-03 17:00 2025-11-03 17:15 Europe/Madrid Award ceremony for the 1st National Cooking Competition featuring Sobrassada de Mallorca de Cerdo Negro PGI Award ceremony for the 1st National Cooking Competition featuring Sobrassada de Mallorca de Cerdo Negro PGI Auditorium
    Mon 3 17:00h - 17:15h Auditorium Free acces
    17:00h
    Workshop with tasting | . Charcuterie

    Re-evolution in charcuterie

    Xesc Reina
    Xesc Reina Charcutier Speaker

    2025-11-03 17:00 2025-11-03 17:45 Europe/Madrid Re-evolution in charcuterie
    30 years of provocation and leadership from the Oficis de la Carn Foundation School 

    Xesc Reina, an internationally renowned charcutier, will reveal all the secrets of cutting-edge charcuterie, accompanied by Josep Dolcet, an expert in the field. Together, they will offer us a unique session on fine charcuterie.
    At the end of the session, there will be a tasting of the dishes prepared.

    With the collaboration of the Guild of Butchers of Catalonia 


    Workshop
    Mon 3 17:00h - 17:45h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    17:15h
    Presentation | .

    From medieval cuisine to haute cuisine

    Sergio Torres
    Sergio Torres Cocina Hermanos Torres *** Chef Speaker
    Josep Lladonosa
    Josep Lladonosa Disseminator Speaker
    Javier Torres
    Javier Torres Cocina Hermanos Torres *** Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 17:15 2025-11-03 18:00 Europe/Madrid From medieval cuisine to haute cuisine The Torres brothers, accompanied by their mentor, Josep Lladonosa, will recreate dishes from 700 years ago from traditional Catalan cuisine. Auditorium
    Mon 3 17:15h - 18:00h Auditorium Free acces
    18:00h
    Workshop with tasting | . Charcuterie

    Signature charcuterie. The finest Argentine charcuterie.

    César Sagario
    César Sagario Corte Charcutería Charcutier Speaker

    2025-11-03 18:00 2025-11-03 19:00 Europe/Madrid Signature charcuterie. The finest Argentine charcuterie.
    César Sagario is coming from Argentina to explain how he has managed to reinterpret and take his country's traditional charcuterie to the highest level.

    At the end of the session, there will be a tasting of the dishes prepared.
    Workshop
    Mon 3 18:00h - 19:00h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    18:00h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery

    Stand out with bespoke chocolate – Valrhona

    Sandra Ornelas
    Sandra Ornelas École Valrhona Pastry Chef Speaker
    Eric Ortuño
    Eric Ortuño Atelier Founding partner Speaker
    Lorena Criollo
    Lorena Criollo École Valrhona Pastry Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 18:00 2025-11-03 19:00 Europe/Madrid Stand out with bespoke chocolate – Valrhona Valrhona's two technicians, Sandra Ornelas and Lorena Criollo, together with pastry chef Eric Ortuño, will present Compoz Lab, bespoke chocolate, an online service that allows you to easily create your own flavours. Forum Classroom
    Mon 3 18:00h - 19:00h Forum Classroom Free acces
    18:15h
    Presentation | .

    Avant-garde in evolution

    Oriol Castro
    Oriol Castro Disfrutar *** Chef Speaker
    Mateu Casañas
    Mateu Casañas Disfrutar *** Chef Speaker
    Eduard Xatruch
    Eduard Xatruch Disfrutar *** Chef Speaker

    2025-11-03 18:15 2025-11-03 19:00 Europe/Madrid Avant-garde in evolution The chefs at Disfrutar will showcase the most representative dishes from the 2025 tasting menu, with their ever-interesting contribution of innovative techniques. Auditorium
    Mon 3 18:15h - 19:00h Auditorium Free acces
    10:30h
    Presentation | .

    Presentation of the Augusta Guide

    Pep Nogué
    Pep Nogué Consultant and communicator Speaker

    2025-11-04 10:30 2025-11-04 12:00 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the Augusta Guide Presentation of the Augusta Guide, the first restaurant guide that recognises and rewards establishments offering Catalan cuisine. In collaboration with Catalunya World Gastronomy Region 2025. Auditorium
    Tue 4 10:30h - 12:00h Auditorium Free acces
    10:30h
    Working day | .

    Pre-EFOOD26 by Elisava 6 Fork

    Schedule
    10:30h - 10:45h
    Presentation | Welcome and opening
    Ricardo Bonacho
    Ricardo Bonacho The FORK Organization Co-founder
    10:45h - 11:00h
    Presentation | EFOOD2025 – EFOOD2026
    Sonia Massari
    Sonia Massari FORK Organization Cofouder
    Ricardo Bonacho
    Ricardo Bonacho The FORK Organization Co-founder
    11:00h - 11:15h
    Presentation | New Degree in Design for Food Systems by ELISAVA + CETT
    Vinyet Capdet
    Vinyet Capdet CETT-UB Teacher
    Ricardo Bonacho
    Ricardo Bonacho The FORK Organization Co-founder
    11:15h - 12:15h
    Round table | A conversation between visionary chefs and designers with systemic thinking
    Mariana Eidler
    Mariana Eidler Barcelona Food Design Lab by Elisava Director
    Sonia Massari
    Sonia Massari FORK Organization Cofouder
    Ricardo Bonacho
    Ricardo Bonacho The FORK Organization Co-founder
    Javier Vergara Forcada
    Javier Vergara Forcada I+D Mugaritz Chef
    11:00h - 13:15h
    Presentation | Live Co-Creation Team
    Berta Diana
    Berta Diana Agrobiomaterials Designer
    Lucía Sanchis
    Lucía Sanchis Elisava Designer
    Raquel Llaberia
    Raquel Llaberia Elisava Teacher
    12:15h - 13:15h
    Round table | Performative round table: provocations for the future of food. Share radical and visionary ideas, engaging in dialogue with the audience.
    Vinyet Capdet
    Vinyet Capdet CETT-UB Teacher
    Julia Solsona i Rocabert
    Julia Solsona i Rocabert Europastry Pastry and chef
    Juan Manuel Humbert
    Juan Manuel Humbert Makeat CEO & Cofounder
    Mariana Eidler
    Mariana Eidler Barcelona Food Design Lab by Elisava Director
    Sonia Massari
    Sonia Massari FORK Organization Cofouder
    Ricardo Bonacho
    Ricardo Bonacho The FORK Organization Co-founder
    13:30h - 14:00h
    Presentation | Presentation of the results of live co-creation
    Berta Diana
    Berta Diana Agrobiomaterials Designer
    Lucía Sanchis
    Lucía Sanchis Elisava Designer
    Raquel Llaberia
    Raquel Llaberia Elisava Teacher

    2025-11-04 10:30 2025-11-04 14:00 Europe/Madrid Pre-EFOOD26 by Elisava 6 Fork When designers and chefs sit down at the same table, the future of food changes.

    What happens when a chef's knowledge meets a designer's vision? When the gastronomic experience intersects with systemic thinking, innovation, and creativity?

    Pre-EFOOD2026 is that meeting point: the space where fairer, more sustainable, and more inspiring food futures begin to take shape. This unique event celebrates the collaboration between chefs and designers, two professions that, when brought together, have the power to transform food systems and make them healthier, more inclusive, more sustainable, and more meaningful. 
    It's not just about collaborating: it's about co-creating. And doing so now is urgent. 

    Born out of the new Degree in Design for Food Systems at ELISAVA and CETT-UB, the event presents an emerging professional profile: the creative food systems strategist, a figure capable of moving from science to culture, from logistics to innovation, integrating perspectives and building solutions with real impact. On stage, chefs, designers, and change agents will share ideas and provocations about the role of food design in today's world. 
    At the heart of the event—and in front of the audience—creative teams will transform these visions in real time: edible prototypes, speculative concepts, immersive rituals, and future-oriented experiences. The result will be a living gallery, a space to savor, reflect, and imagine what food design can become.

    EFOOD is an initiative of FORK—Food Design for Opportunities, Research, and Knowledge—dedicated to promoting critical reflection, transdisciplinary thinking, and creative experimentation around the future of food systems. It is conceived as a platform for encounters, projects, and actions that brings together designers, chefs, scientists, farmers, activists, artists, and specialists from multiple disciplines, with the common purpose of imagining and designing fairer, more sustainable, and healthier food futures. Since its inception, EFOOD has sought to challenge dominant paradigms and explore the role of design as a transformative tool in the relationship between food, people, and the planet.

    Forum Lab
    Tue 4 10:30h - 14:00h Forum Lab Free acces
    10:45h
    Workshop with tasting | .

    The cuisine that defines us

    Arnau París
    Arnau París bonÀrea Chef Speaker

    2025-11-04 10:45 2025-11-04 11:30 Europe/Madrid The cuisine that defines us The cuisine that defines us Workshop
    Tue 4 10:45h - 11:30h Workshop Free acces
    12:00h
    Presentation with tasting | .

    700 years of the Book of Sent Soví

    Schedule
    12:00h - 12:20h
    Presentation with tasting | Squid ‘Sosenga’ with mushroom sauce
    Tània Doblas
    Tània Doblas La Sosenga Chef
    Marc Pérez
    Marc Pérez La Sosenga Chef
    12:20h - 12:50h
    Presentation with tasting | The “letugat”
    Javier Martínez
    Javier Martínez Castell de Perelada * Chef
    12:50h - 13:10h
    Presentation with tasting | Almadroc & jurvert
    Raül Balam
    Raül Balam Moments * Chef
    13:10h - 13:30h
    Presentation with tasting | “Llenques” cheese
    Gessamí Caramés
    Gessamí Caramés Meleta de Romer Chef

    2025-11-04 12:00 2025-11-04 13:30 Europe/Madrid 700 years of the Book of Sent Soví Four chefs will prepare four recipes from the Sent Soví cookbook live. At the end of the activity, there will be a tasting of the dishes. Auditorium
    Tue 4 12:00h - 13:30h Auditorium Free acces
    12:00h
    Workshop with tasting | .

    Wild flavour

    Jordi Vilà
    Jordi Vilà Alkimia * Chef Speaker

    2025-11-04 12:00 2025-11-04 13:00 Europe/Madrid Wild flavour In recent years, Jordi Vilà has spearheaded new approaches to game meat, with dishes that combine tradition and innovation, such as game escudella. This session is part of the Game Meat Promotion Plan of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Government of Catalonia.
    At the end of the session, there will be a tasting of the dishes prepared.
    Workshop
    Tue 4 12:00h - 13:00h Workshop Free acces
    13:00h
    Competition | . Pizza

    Pizza Bit Competition Spain

    2025-11-04 13:00 2025-11-04 18:45 Europe/Madrid Pizza Bit Competition Spain The second phase of the Pizza Bit Competition will take place at Gastronomic Forum Barcelona, before the grand final. This competition is open to the best pizza chefs and aims to choose the Dallagiovanna Pizza Ambassador Spain 2026-2027. It is a unique opportunity to gain professional visibility and become part of an international community dedicated to excellence in pizza. Forum Classroom
    Tue 4 13:00h - 18:45h Forum Classroom Free acces
    13:30h
    Workshop with tasting | . The new tradition

    The new tradition

    Schedule
    13:30h - 14:00h
    Workshop with tasting | The young cuisine of Ponent
    Àngel Esteve
    Àngel Esteve Sisè Chef
    14:00h - 14:30h
    Workshop with tasting | The reinvention of surf and turf
    Arnau Muñío
    Arnau Muñío Direkte Chef

    2025-11-04 13:30 2025-11-04 14:30 Europe/Madrid The new tradition Free admission activity. To guarantee a place in this activity, advance booking is recommended. The booking fee is €5 (VAT included) Workshop
    Tue 4 13:30h - 14:30h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    13:30h
    Presentation | .

    Merging horizons: travel influences in Lasarte

    Paolo Casagrande
    Paolo Casagrande Lasarte *** Chef Speaker

    2025-11-04 13:30 2025-11-04 14:15 Europe/Madrid Merging horizons: travel influences in Lasarte In this session, Paolo Casagrande will prepare dishes inspired by his travels to discover different cuisines around the world. Auditorium
    Tue 4 13:30h - 14:15h Auditorium Free acces
    15:00h
    Working day | .

    THE LOBBY. Hotel & Gastro Talks

    Schedule
    15:00h - 15:10h
    Working day | Welcome
    15:10h - 15:25h
    Presentation | Master Talks – Paco Morales
    Paco Morales
    Paco Morales Noor Restaurant*** Chef
    15:25h - 15:55h
    Round table | Multitalk 1
    16:00h - 16:15h
    Presentation | Master Talks – Will Browning
    Will Browing
    Will Browing The Sustainable Restaurant Association Head of growht
    16:15h - 16:30h
    Presentation | Master Talks – Juan Carlos Padrón
    Juan Carlos Padrón
    Juan Carlos Padrón El Rincón ** Chef
    16:30h - 17:00h
    Round table | Multitalk 2
    17:15h - 17:30h
    Presentation | Master Talks – Fernando Turnes and Víctor Caride
    Fernando Turnes
    Fernando Turnes Royal Hideaway Corales Resort Director
    Víctor Caride
    Víctor Caride Royal Hideaway Corales Resort Director F&B
    17:30h - 18:00h
    Round table | Multitalk 3
    18:00h - 18:15h
    Presentation | Master Talks – Javier Maseda
    Javier Maseda
    Javier Maseda Maseda Studio Director

    2025-11-04 15:00 2025-11-04 19:00 Europe/Madrid THE LOBBY. Hotel & Gastro Talks First edition of THELOBBY – HOTEL & GASTRO TALKS, a pioneering event that will bring together the leading figures in the hotel and gastronomy industries on the same stage.
     
    Organised by Food Design Company, the event is endorsed by AIDABE (Association of Food and Beverage Directors of Spain, Portugal and LATAM) and Gastronomic Forum Barcelona, a guarantee of the utmost rigour and visibility in the sector.
    Forum Lab
    Tue 4 15:00h - 19:00h Forum Lab Free acces
    16:00h
    Workshop with tasting | . The new tradition

    The new tradition II

    Schedule
    16:00h - 16:30h
    Workshop with tasting | A contemporary vision on Catalan cuisine
    Víctor Torres
    Víctor Torres Quirat * Chef
    16:30h - 17:00h
    Workshop with tasting | Revival of traditional Catalan cooking techniques
    Oriol Lagé
    Oriol Lagé L'Anxova Divina Chef

    2025-11-04 16:00 2025-11-04 17:00 Europe/Madrid The new tradition II Free admission activity. To guarantee a place in this activity, advance booking is recommended. The booking fee is €5 (VAT included) Workshop
    Tue 4 16:00h - 17:00h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    16:00h
    Presentation | .

    Creative impulse

    Jordi Cruz
    Jordi Cruz ABaC *** Chef Speaker

    2025-11-04 16:00 2025-11-04 16:30 Europe/Madrid Creative impulse Chef Jordi Cruz will showcase a selection of the best dishes currently on his menu, always contributing creative ideas and innovative techniques. Auditorium
    Tue 4 16:00h - 16:30h Auditorium Free acces
    16:30h
    Presentation | .

    Evoking art in the kitchen

    Martina Puigvert
    Martina Puigvert Les Cols ** Chef Speaker
    Carlota Puigvert
    Carlota Puigvert Les Cols ** Pastry Chef Speaker
    Clara Puigvert
    Clara Puigvert Les Cols ** Maître Speaker

    2025-11-04 16:30 2025-11-04 17:00 Europe/Madrid Evoking art in the kitchen The Puigvert sisters will explain the close relationship between Les Cols' cuisine and its natural surroundings in La Garrotxa. Auditorium
    Tue 4 16:30h - 17:00h Auditorium Free acces
    17:00h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery

    Traditional sweets in the new Catalan pastry shop

    Schedule
    17:55h - 18:10h
    Presentation | The mille-feuille
    Toni Vera
    Toni Vera Canal - Mervier Pastry Chef
    Sergi Vela
    Sergi Vela Sergi Vela Pastisser-Xocolater Pastry Chef
    17:10h - 17:25h
    Presentation | The “coca de llardons”
    Ester Roelas
    Ester Roelas Ester Roelas. Escola de Pastisseria Pastry Chef
    Jordi Farrés
    Jordi Farrés Culinary Institute Barcelona (CIB) Pastry Chef
    17:25h - 17:40h
    Presentation | Swiss roll
    Anna Katherina
    Anna Katherina Aula Canal Pastry Chef
    Paula Domènech
    Paula Domènech Boiron Pastry Chef
    17:40h - 17:55h
    Presentation | The “Mona de Pasqua” (
    Lluis Costa
    Lluis Costa Vallflorida Xocolaters Pastry Chef
    Adrià Rodon
    Adrià Rodon Culinary Institute Barcelona Pastry Chef
    18:10h - 18:25h
    Presentation | The “pijama”
    Ricard Martínez
    Ricard Martínez RicMaiz Estudio Pastry Chef

    2025-11-04 17:00 2025-11-04 18:30 Europe/Madrid Traditional sweets in the new Catalan pastry shop Toni Vera (Canal-Mervier), Sergi Vela (Sergi Vela  Pastisser-Xocolater), Rafa Delgado (Grup Nandu Jubany), Ricard Martínez  (RicMaiz, Estudio), Ester Roelas (Escola de Pastisseria), Jordi Farrés  (Culinary Institute Barcelona), Anna Katherina (Aula Canal), Paula  Domènech (CETT-UB), Lluís Costa (Vallflorida Xocolaters) and Adrià Rodón  (Culinary Institute Barcelona) will show us how some of the traditional sweets are made in the new Catalan pastry shop. Auditorium
    Tue 4 17:00h - 18:30h Auditorium Free acces
    17:45h
    Workshop with tasting | . The new tradition

    The new tradition III

    Schedule
    17:45h - 18:15h
    Workshop with tasting | Authenticity and flavour in the heart of the Raval district
    Toni Romero
    Toni Romero Suculent Chef
    18:15h - 18:45h
    Workshop with tasting | Creativity from tradition
    Fran Baixas
    Fran Baixas Franca Chef
    Gianmarco Greci
    Gianmarco Greci Franca Chef
    Josh McCarty
    Josh McCarty Franca Chef

    2025-11-04 17:45 2025-11-04 18:45 Europe/Madrid The new tradition III Free admission activity. To guarantee a place in this activity, advance booking is recommended. The booking fee is €5 (VAT included) Workshop
    Tue 4 17:45h - 18:45h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    18:30h
    Awards | . Awards and competition

    Award ceremony for the Best Artisan Panettone in Spain 2025 competition

    2025-11-04 18:30 2025-11-04 19:00 Europe/Madrid Award ceremony for the Best Artisan Panettone in Spain 2025 competition Award ceremony for the Best Artisan Panettone in Spain 2025 competition Auditorium
    Tue 4 18:30h - 19:00h Auditorium Free acces
    10:30h
    Round table | .

    Catalan Cuisine Symposium

    Schedule
    10:30h - 10:35h
    Round table | Presentation of the Symposium
    Marc Casanovas
    Marc Casanovas Writer and food journalist
    10:35h - 11:00h
    Presentation | Inaugural lecture. Catalan cuisine today: living tradition or cultural fossil?
    Toni Massanés
    Toni Massanés Fundació Alicia Director
    11:00h - 11:30h
    11:45h - 12:45h
    Round table | Round table discussion. Teaching
    Vinyet Capdet
    Vinyet Capdet CETT-UB Teacher
    Jenny Mieres
    Jenny Mieres Chef
    Sergi de Meià
    Sergi de Meià Fundació Coma de Meià Chef and Director
    Susana Aragón
    Susana Aragón Parc Agrari del Baix Llobregat Chef
    13:00h - 14:00h
    Round table | Round table. Prescribing
    Mikel Iturriaga
    Mikel Iturriaga El Comidista - El País Journalist
    Maite Escribà
    Maite Escribà @topcatalanrestaurants Content creator
    Judit Càlix
    Judit Càlix CUINA Director
    Paula Molés
    Paula Molés Catalunya Ràdio Journalist
    16:00h - 17:00h
    Round table | Round table discussion. Surviving
    Jordi Vilà
    Jordi Vilà Alkimia * Chef
    Maria Nicolau
    Maria Nicolau Chef
    Albert Molins
    Albert Molins La Vanguardia Journalist
    Martí Sales
    Martí Sales Writer, translator and musician
    17:00h - 18:00h
    Round table | Round table discussion. Identity
    Mateu Villaret
    Mateu Villaret Masia Chef
    Marco Bolasco
    Marco Bolasco Topic Edizioni Journalist
    Óscar Caballero
    Óscar Caballero Journalist and writer
    Colman Andrews
    Colman Andrews Writer
    18:00h - 18:15h
    Round table | Closing of the Symposium

    2025-11-05 10:30 2025-11-05 18:00 Europe/Madrid Catalan Cuisine Symposium 1st Catalan Cuisine Symposium. In collaboration with Catalunya World Region of Gastronomy. Forum Lab
    Wed 5 10:30h - 18:00h Forum Lab Free acces
    10:30h
    Presentation | . Awards and competition

    Presentation of the Barcelona Slow Food Guide 2026 and presentation of the 4th Gastronomic Responsibility Awards

    2025-11-05 10:30 2025-11-05 12:00 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the Barcelona Slow Food Guide 2026 and presentation of the 4th Gastronomic Responsibility Awards Presentation of the Barcelona Slow Food Guide 2026 and presentation of the 4th Gastronomic Responsibility Awards Auditorium
    Wed 5 10:30h - 12:00h Auditorium Free acces
    11:00h
    Workshop with tasting | . Iconic recipes of Catalan cuisine

    Iconic dishes of Catalan cuisine 1

    Carles Gaig
    Carles Gaig Restaurant Gaig Chef Speaker
    Josep Masó
    Josep Masó Fonda Balmes Chef Speaker
    Marc Ribas
    Marc Ribas La Taverna del Ciri Chef Speaker
    Schedule
    11:00h - 11:30h
    Workshop with tasting | Cod “a la grandi colloni”
    Carles Gaig
    Carles Gaig Restaurant Gaig Chef Speaker
    11:30h - 12:00h
    Workshop with tasting | The sea and mountain
    Josep Masó
    Josep Masó Fonda Balmes Chef Speaker
    Alfred Romagosa
    Alfred Romagosa Fonda Balmes Maître
    12:00h - 12:30h
    Workshop with tasting | Stuffed squid
    David Andrés
    David Andrés Via Veneto * Chef
    Pere Monje
    Pere Monje Via Veneto * Maître

    2025-11-05 11:00 2025-11-05 12:30 Europe/Madrid Iconic dishes of Catalan cuisine 1 Chefs Carles Gaig, Jose M. Masó and Marc Ribas will teach participants how to prepare iconic dishes that are in danger of disappearing, such as Bacalao a la grandi colloni (cod), chicken with lobster, and Cim i tomba (braised pork with tomatoes).
    After the sessions, participants will be invited to taste the dishes prepared.
    Workshop
    Wed 5 11:00h - 12:30h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    11:30h
    Competition | . Pastry and bakery

    The Baker 2025 Competition

    2025-11-05 11:30 2025-11-05 12:45 Europe/Madrid The Baker 2025 Competition Third edition of the national award organised by the Baking School Barcelona Sabadell of the Guild of Bakers of the Province of Barcelona. The aim of the competition is to recognise and promote the baking profession, rewarding professionals who demonstrate the best mastery of different baking and pastry techniques, as well as contributing new ideas and demonstrating business management skills. Forum Classroom
    Wed 5 11:30h - 12:45h Forum Classroom Free acces
    12:00h
    Awards | . Awards and competition

    Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona 2025 Award

    2025-11-05 12:00 2025-11-05 13:15 Europe/Madrid Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona 2025 Award The Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona award, which was born in 2009, recognizes the work of emerging chefs who offer quality culinary proposals, using local products , and who are committed to sustainable cuisine.  Six candidates, pre-selected through online voting and the criteria of a specialized jury, cook live a dish that identifies them and summarizes their cuisine. Auditorium
    Wed 5 12:00h - 13:15h Auditorium Free acces
    13:00h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery

    José Roldan, World Baker 2025

    2025-11-05 13:00 2025-11-05 14:00 Europe/Madrid José Roldan, World Baker 2025 José Roldan, World Baker 2025 Forum Classroom
    Wed 5 13:00h - 14:00h Forum Classroom Free acces
    13:00h
    Workshop with tasting | . Iconic recipes of Catalan cuisine

    Iconic dishes of Catalan cuisine 2

    Nandu Jubany
    Nandu Jubany Can Jubany * Chef Speaker
    David Andrés
    David Andrés Via Veneto * Chef Speaker
    Marc Gascons
    Marc Gascons Els Tinars * Chef Speaker
    Schedule
    13:30h - 14:00h
    Workshop with tasting | Cim i tomba
    Marc Ribas
    Marc Ribas La Taverna del Ciri Chef
    13:00h - 13:30h
    Workshop with tasting | “Escudella i carn d’olla”
    Nandu Jubany
    Nandu Jubany Can Jubany * Chef Speaker
    14:00h - 14:30h
    Workshop with tasting | “Suquet”
    Marc Gascons
    Marc Gascons Els Tinars * Chef Speaker
    Eduard Gascons
    Eduard Gascons Els Tinars * Chef

    2025-11-05 13:00 2025-11-05 14:30 Europe/Madrid Iconic dishes of Catalan cuisine 2 In this workshop, three Michelin-starred chefs will prepare three essential dishes from traditional Catalan cuisine live: escudella i carn d'olla, zarzuela and suquet de pescado. At the end of the session, there will be a tasting of the dishes prepared. Workshop
    Wed 5 13:00h - 14:30h Workshop Free admission with advance booking available
    13:15h
    Presentation | . Catalan cuisine around the world

    Catalan chefs around the world. From Maresme to Tokyo

    Mateu Villaret
    Mateu Villaret Masia Chef Speaker

    2025-11-05 13:15 2025-11-05 13:45 Europe/Madrid Catalan chefs around the world. From Maresme to Tokyo What Catalan cuisine is eaten in Japan? Mateu Villaret will tell us all about it in this session and prepare some of the dishes from his restaurant's menu. Auditorium
    Wed 5 13:15h - 13:45h Auditorium Free acces
    13:45h
    Presentation | . Pastry and bakery Catalan cuisine around the world

    Catalan chefs around the world. The pastry chef revolutionising Mexico

    Xano Saguer
    Xano Saguer Çuina MX Pastry Chef Speaker

    2025-11-05 13:45 2025-11-05 14:15 Europe/Madrid Catalan chefs around the world. The pastry chef revolutionising Mexico In this session, Xano Saguer will show us the sweets he makes in Mexico. Auditorium
    Wed 5 13:45h - 14:15h Auditorium Free acces
    15:45h
    Awards | . Awards and competition

    Josep Mercader Awards 2025

    2025-11-05 15:45 2025-11-05 16:30 Europe/Madrid Josep Mercader Awards 2025 The Josep Mercader Awards aim to recognise individual or collective work, sometimes carried out over a lifetime. They recognise the work or legacy that these individuals have achieved or left behind in different sectors of activity and in various social, economic and professional fields related to gastronomy. The categories are: Cooking, Dining Room, Wine, Producer (agricultural and fishing sector), Training, Dissemination, Trade and Sustainable Food. Auditorium
    Wed 5 15:45h - 16:30h Auditorium Free acces
    16:30h
    Awards | . Awards and competition

    10th Plat Favorit dels catalans: Which dish best represents Catalan cuisine?

    2025-11-05 16:30 2025-11-05 17:15 Europe/Madrid 10th Plat Favorit dels catalans: Which dish best represents Catalan cuisine? Catalunya Regió Mundial de la Gastronomia and CUINA magazine will reveal the semi-finalists for this year's Plat Favorit dels Catalans (Catalans' Favourite Dish). This initiative seeks to identify the dish that best represents the essence of Catalan cuisine. From among 15 initial proposals, the four emblematic dishes that go through to the semi-finals are chosen by popular vote via the website platfavorit.cuina.cat. The event will begin with a four-way conversation between some of the participating chefs, entitled: ‘From bread with tomato to calçots: the symbol of a country at the table’, a reflection on how traditional dishes explain our culture, territory and identity. Auditorium
    Wed 5 16:30h - 17:15h Auditorium Free acces
    17:15h
    Presentation | .

    Fontané, a restaurant in the heights

    Joan Roca
    Joan Roca El Celler de Can Roca *** - Restaurant Fontané Chef Speaker

    2025-11-05 17:15 2025-11-05 18:00 Europe/Madrid Fontané, a restaurant in the heights In this session, chef Joan Roca will explain the dishes they prepare at the Fontané restaurant, which pays tribute to his mother. Auditorium
    Wed 5 17:15h - 18:00h Auditorium Free acces
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