THE NEW CATALAN CUISINE

This year, Gastronomic Forum Barcelona will become one of the main platforms for promoting Catalonia as the World Region of Gastronomy 2025 (CRMG25), doing so by focusing on a key theme: the New Catalan Cuisine.

With this new approach, we highlight the unique moment that Catalan gastronomy is experiencing, driven by a new generation of chefs exploring creative, sustainable paths that are deeply connected to the local territory.

A powerful activities programme with the proximity between speakers and the public as the strongest point

Over the course of three days, there will be live cooking sessions, showcookings, idea-sharing debates, and recognition events for professionals in the sector.

In the various activity spaces, the most prestigious chefs from Catalonia will be performing, along with international ambassadors who promote Catalan cuisine around the world, and those who have made iconic dishes their specialities.

Together, renowned speakers and experts will gather to reflect, debate, and demonstrate live the trends and values of this New Catalan Cuisine: identity, innovation, sustainability, and a close connection to local produce.

Some of the main themes of the past edition

Catalan cuisine

In the year that Catalonia has been named World Region of Gastronomy, the event featured masterclasses by leading chefs from renowned restaurants, including Oriol Castro and Eduard Xatruch from Disfrutar (3* and Best Restaurant in the World according to The World's 50 Best Restaurants).

The transformative power of cooking

The show analysed innovative proposals and gastronomic models that promote social inclusion, such as the one to be presented by José Polo and Toño Pérez (Atrio, 3*, Cáceres).

The 90s generation

The past edition focused on chefs under the age of 35, some of whom are already Michelin-starred, who form part of the 90s generation, who are on the rise and who will exhibit their talent in a full day at the Forum Lab.

2025 SPEAKERS

A historic lineup of top Catalan chefs

Ferran Adrià

El Bulli Foundation

Javier and Sergio Torres (Hermanos Torres)

Cocina Hermanos Torres

Jordi Roca

El Celler de Can Roca

Jordi Cruz

ABaC

Paolo Casagrande

Lasarte

Oriol Castro, Mateu Casañas, Eduard Xatruch

Disfrutar

SPACES

Our spaces—places to do business and share experiences

OWN ROOMS

Auditori

Auditorio

Main stage renewed this year. It will feature an innovative tiered seating format that can be adapted according to needs. For the first time in the history of this space, some sessions will include
tastings.

Taller

Live cooking sessions with a final tasting of the dishes prepared, offering the opportunity to interact with the participating chefs.

Forum Lab

A space for reflection and debate through round tables and talks, focusing on trending thematic blocks led by top experts.

Aula Forum

An activity area dedicated to the bakery, pastry and pizza sectors, where live demonstrations and competitions will take place.

PARTNER ROOMS

Catalonia's
Pantry

Catalonia's Pantry

Space promoted by the Provincial Councils of Barcelona, Girona and Lleida together with Prodeca, which highlights the value of Catalan agri-food producers.

Aula Mercat Barcelona

This is the space that will host organic and local producers. Numerous activities will take place here around sustainable gastronomy, led by renowned chefs. In collaboration with Fundación Restaurantes Sostenibles.

Aula Makro

In this space, with a commitment to sharing culinary knowledge, Makro offers live cooking sessions on the latest food trends.

Awards and recognitions

The spectacle of gastronomy with the Josep Mercader Awards, Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona 2025 Award, Plat Favorit dels Catalans, Best Artisan Panettone Award and Best Chocolate Panettone in Spain 2025, The Innoforum Awards, The Baker Awards... and much more!