Track: Gastronomy and Culinary Techniques

The creative genius of these three chefs does not rest. Disfrutar once again shares with its followers the latest culinary explanations.

A proposal that brings together cooking and knowledge to reflect on the role of frozen products in professional kitchens. Led by Francesc Colom (Executive Chef at Friman) and Pepe Martín (CEO at Scal), the session will be presented as a live showcooking, addressing key aspects such as the value of frozen products, freezing processes and technologies, the importance of the cold chain, and their real application in the kitchen.

A contemporary interpretation of one of the most representative compositions of Catalan culinary tradition: sea and mountain.

This year Lasarte celebrates its 20th anniversary. Twenty years of memory, evolution, risk and learning. Thousands of dishes that no longer exist, yet still live on in those who tasted them. An anniversary that affirms an identity and honours a legacy rich in shared experiences.

A proposal designed to take basic preparations one step further and turn them into desserts with higher perceived value, without complications. Through versatile ideas that are quick to apply, it presents solutions using ready-to-use products that help diversify the offer, enhance visual appeal, and optimise time and resources, adapting to the real pace of day-to-day work.

A culinary journey where creativity and innovation meet on the plate. Through differentpreparations, the main alternative protein products from ZYRCULAR FOODS and itsAMARA brand will be presented, exploring textures, flavours and new gastronomicpossibilities for contemporary cuisine.

Presentation of the traditional Ramadan recipe book that the FRINUTS brand has created together with the cooks Saloua Loqmane and Fátima Labyedh.

Culinary demonstration offered by the Catalan Government’s Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food, together with PRODECA.

“Harmony of Flavors · China–Spain Pairing” is a gastronomic pairing experience that invites participants to discover new combinations of dishes and beverages through the dialogue between the culinary traditions of China and Spain. Within the framework of Alimentaria, the event proposes a sensory journey that explores balance, complementarity, and surprise, creating a space for encounter and enjoyment around the table.

Join us for an exclusive tasting led by the Head of the Parmigiano Reggiano Academy. Discover the story behind this world-famous Italian cheese followed by a vertical tasting of three different aging stages. This unique sensory experience is designed for professionals eager to explore the versatility of Parmigiano Reggiano - from aperitif to dessert- and learn how its evolving flavors and textures can elevate a variety of culinary occasions .

Chef Pepe Rodríguez, Michelin-starred and MasterChef Spain judge, leads an exclusive showcooking featuring premium Finura de Ibérico cuts. Live, he will work with fresh Iberian pork pieces, showcasing their versatility and potential in professional kitchens. A demonstration of how an exceptional product, handled with precision and respect for its origin, becomes haute cuisine.

The importance of the gastronomic identity created at Nolla, shaped through —and despite— the zero-waste model and our condition as immigrants, cooking with local products while interpreting them through our own gastronomic roots.

A cuisine learned far from Ronda. Catalan culture did not reach Benito through a territory, but through a way of living and understanding cooking. Argentona, Can Raimi, the farmhouse. Kitchens where there is no artifice, where the product leads and time is respected. This way of understanding the craft is what both Bardal and Tragatá uphold today: an honest, direct cuisine, rooted, yet free from nostalgia.

A gastronomic exploration of the life journey of the three-Michelin-starred Torres Brothers in their hometown of Barcelona, seen through the lens of its architectural singularity. Culinary and architectural talent intersect to offer a snapshot of Barcelona’s potential as a city of excellence for cultural and artistic exchange.

The 1st Alimentaria International Cooking Competition, sponsored by #alimentosdespaña, will be the first international chefs’ competition held in Spain under the endorsement of WorldChefs. It will take place in Barcelona on 25 March 2026, as part of Alimentaria + Hostelco.

The competition will feature six national teams from Spain, Poland, Portugal, Morocco, Romania, and Azerbaijan, each composed of two chefs (head chef and assistant). Teams will compete by preparing a starter using Aquanaria sea bass and a main course featuring Txogitxu Galician blonde beef striploin, within a total time of three and a half hours.

The jury will consist of four official international judges from the World Association of Chefs’ Societies, who will assess mise en place, hygiene, technique, innovation, service, presentation, and above all flavour and texture, with a maximum score of 100 points.

Teams will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals, diplomas, and special awards for the best fish dish and the best “Alimentos de España” meat dish, reinforcing the fair’s position as a global benchmark for competitive haute cuisine and high-quality Spanish products.

We will discover what led Hideki Matsuhisa to leave Japan and choose Barcelona as the destination to develop his professional journey.

Romain Fornell, awarded in 2025 with the prestigious Legion of Honour of the French Republic, will present some of the great classic French sauces, such as beurre blanc and béarnaise, together with emblematic preparations like pâté en croûte and pastry-crusted soups, reinterpreted through a personal lens shaped by his career in Barcelona.

How popular memory can be transformed, through technique, into a contemporary gastronomic language. Using the Castañada/Castanyada as an example, Jordi will guide us through a dialogue between tradition that withstands the passage of time and technical avant-garde.