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Mon 02

13:15h

Talents Cuina 2026

Judith Càlix CUINA Editorial Director Presenter

2026-11-02 13:15 2026-11-02 14:00 Europe/Madrid Talents Cuina 2026 CUINA, Catalonia's leading gastronomy magazine, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of Talents CUINA 2026, the first digital contest searching for the rising stars of Catalan cuisine—students, emerging professionals, and cooking enthusiasts under the age of 25. The grand finale of the competition will take place live as part of Gastronomic Forum Barcelona.
ForumLab

Mon 2

13:15h - 14:00h ForumLab Free access

18:00h

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Premis InnoForum

Anna Riera Pi Journalist Presenter

2026-11-02 18:00 2026-11-02 18:15 Europe/Madrid Premis InnoForum The InnoForum Awards aim to recognize the innovation brought by the foodservice industry and artisanal food sector to gastronomy, as well as to contribute to a more sustainable world.

The awards are divided into seven categories:

Most Innovative Product
Most Innovative Technology
Most Sustainable Product
Most Creative and Sustainable Packaging
Most Original Sweet Flavor
Most Original Savory Flavor
Most Original Beverage Flavor

Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Mon 2

18:00h - 18:15h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

Tue 03

18:30h

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Best Artisan Panettone and Best Chocolate Panettone in Spain Awards Ceremony

Carme Gasull Journalist Presenter

2026-11-03 18:30 2026-11-03 19:00 Europe/Madrid Best Artisan Panettone and Best Chocolate Panettone in Spain Awards Ceremony The Escola de Pastisseria del Gremi de Barcelona organises these awards, which celebrate the knowledge and skills of artisan pastry-making through one of its most demanding creations. The jury assesses aspects such as shape and appearance, baking and glazing, crumb structure and fruit distribution, as well as aroma and flavour. Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Tue 3

18:30h - 19:00h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

17:30h

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THE LOBBY – Hotel & Gastro Talks 2026: Master talks and Premios THELOBBY 2026 awards

Toni Massanés Fundació Alícia Director Speaker

Niki Pavenelli Il Bocconcino · Royal Hideaway Corales Resort Chef Speaker

Javier Maseda ipdea.com · teenvio Design director Speaker

Roland Lamprecht Forestis (Dolomites) Executive chef Speaker

Rodrigo Ofner Puente Romano Beach Resort · Nobu Hotel F&B Director Speaker

2026-11-03 17:30 2026-11-03 19:00 Europe/Madrid THE LOBBY – Hotel & Gastro Talks 2026: Master talks and Premios THELOBBY 2026 awards THE LOBBY – Hotel & Gastro Talks holds its second edition at the Forum Lab with an afternoon of talks on the gastronomic experience in hotels and the presentation of the Premios THELOBBY 2026, the National Awards for Gastronomic Hospitality, endorsed by AIDABE, which recognize excellence in gastronomic hospitality across six categories: Best Gastronomic Hotel in Spain, Best F&B Director, Best Hotel Lobby, Best Hotel Restaurant, Best Hotel Buffet, and the Barcelona Tribute Award to Contemporary Hospitality. Organised by Food Design Company, the event brings together F&B directors, chefs, hotel managers, business leaders, specialised journalists and investors. ForumLab

Tue 3

17:30h - 19:00h ForumLab Free access

10:45h

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Guia Augusta 2027

Pep Nogué Communicator and gastronomic consultant Presenter

2026-11-03 10:45 2026-11-03 11:45 Europe/Madrid Guia Augusta 2027 Guia Augusta 2027 presents its second edition with the aim of continuing to promote, defend and showcase Catalan cuisine and the establishments that champion it throughout Catalonia.
It is an independent guide, produced from anonymous visits by a team of 35 reviewers and contributors. Inclusion is completely free of charge, and the guide does not use rankings or scores. This new edition adds 103 new restaurants and expands the map of a Catalan cuisine that is vibrant, diverse and constantly evolving. Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Tue 3

10:45h - 11:45h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

Wed 04

16:15h

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1st GFB Pâtés and Terrines Competition

2026-11-04 16:15 2026-11-04 16:30 Europe/Madrid 1st GFB Pâtés and Terrines Competition Gastronomic Forum Barcelona and Fundació Oficis de la Carn announce the 1st GFB Pâtés and Terrines Competition, which aims to recognize the best products in two categories: rustic pâtés, liver pâté or country pâté, and pâtés and terrines of various meats. Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Wed 4

16:15h - 16:30h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

11:00h

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The Baker Competition

2026-11-04 11:00 2026-11-04 12:30 Europe/Madrid The Baker Competition The Baker Competition and Awards Ceremony ForumLab

Wed 4

11:00h - 12:30h ForumLab Free access

12:30h

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Sala Gastronomic Forum Barcelona Award

Marta Rombouts Al marge Sommelier Speaker

2026-11-04 12:30 2026-11-04 12:45 Europe/Madrid Sala Gastronomic Forum Barcelona Award At the beginning of this edition, the first edition of the Sala Gastronomic Forum Barcelona Award will be held, which will recognize the talent of young sala professionals. The guard will distinguish the best or the best cap of room of a restaurant that faces not a rebut cap of the main gastronomic recognitions. Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Wed 4

12:30h - 12:45h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

15:45h

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Josep Mercader Awards

Marc Casanovas Journalist Presenter

Pep Palau Gastronomic Forum Barcelona Content Director Presenter

2026-11-04 15:45 2026-11-04 16:15 Europe/Madrid Josep Mercader Awards The Josep Mercader Awards recognise significant careers and contributions connected with gastronomy, both individual and collective, and highlight the professional legacy built over time. The awards cover different areas: Cuisine, Front of House, Wine, Fishing, Craft Trades, Education and Training, Retail, Sustainable Food and Communication. Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Wed 4

15:45h - 16:15h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

12:45h

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Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona 2026 Award

Cristina Jolonch La Vanguardia Journalist Presenter

Pep Palau Gastronomic Forum Barcelona Content Director Presenter

Neus Faiges Cal Faiges Chef Speaker

Miquel Pardo Melós Chef Speaker

Soledad Lema Piedra Chef Speaker

Àlex López Arraval Chef Speaker

Jordi Carbonell Arraval Chef Speaker

Alba Hugas Unça Chef Speaker

João Pedro Fontes Unça Chef Speaker

Juanan Vizcaíno Zaytun Chef Speaker

2026-11-04 12:45 2026-11-04 14:15 Europe/Madrid Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona 2026 Award The Cuiner Gastronomic Forum Barcelona Award, organised jointly with La Vanguardia, recognises emerging chefs whose work stands out for the quality of their proposals, their use of local produce and their commitment to sustainable cuisine. Cristina Jolonch and Pep Palau present the awards ceremony. Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Wed 4

12:45h - 14:15h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access

12:00h

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Best Practices Recognition Award by CIB Ceremony

Coco Ibáñez CIB Internship Speaker

Roger Serrahima CIB Internship Speaker

Ona Mundó CIB Academic Director Speaker

2026-11-04 12:00 2026-11-04 12:30 Europe/Madrid Best Practices Recognition Award by CIB Ceremony The international culinary school CIB · Culinary Institute of Barcelona is organising the second edition of the Best Practices Recognition Award, which will be held for the first time at Barcelona’s Fòrum Gastronòmic.
BPR Award recognise the best practices adopted by restaurants as workplace learning environments. They are founded on the understanding that gastronomic excellence is born from teamwork and that sustaining this excellence over time depends on everything that happens behind the scenes in a restaurant: working conditions, learning processes, sustainability, the passing on of professional knowledge and workplace culture.
BPR Award is not a gastronomic ranking or a traditional culinary prize, nor does it aim to replace guides or other industry distinctions. BPR Award it is an international award that broadens our understanding of what excellence in gastronomy means today, recognising those who do things right when no one is watching.
Auditorio #alimentosdespaña

Wed 4

12:00h - 12:30h Auditorio #alimentosdespaña Free access