Catalonia
World Region of
Gastronomy 2025
Catalonia will be the World Region of Gastronomy in 2025. It will thus become the first European region to receive this distinction.
The recognition confirms the consolidation of an innovative and regenerative tourism model where the gastronomic revolution in Catalonia goes far beyond the restaurant and opens the doors to discovering the territory and local and unique food production.
The World Region of Gastronomy is an initiative promoted by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), a non-profit institute that has been working with consortia of regional entities and agents in the field of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism since 2010. It has the global experience of a global network of experts and collaborates with specialized intergovernmental organizations.
Catalonia is a benchmark in food and gastronomic excellence, a leader in wine and food tourism. Catalonia has a cuisine that speaks of history, landscapes, the people who inhabit them, their customs, life, present and future. Being a World Region of Gastronomy is a great opportunity to continue explaining ourselves at home and to the world.
For this reason, the Generalitat of Catalonia, together with all the agents adhering to the distinction, assume the commitment to:
TERRITORY
Promote the heritage linked to gastronomy and agri-food landscapes, while promoting their social, environmental and economic sustainability that makes them possible, as well as the major country routes that contribute to the cohesion and dynamization of the entire territory.
TRADITION
Promote Catalan Cuisine, from tradition and innovation as one of the elements of uniqueness and identity of our country and at the same time a contribution to the world, highlighting our food system associated with the great diversity and richness of products, the quality, responsibility and variety of landscapes that make it up.
Identity
Promote a story highlighting the entire chain, from farming, fishermen, the entire production sector and local products to chefs, restaurants, markets, schools and training centers, research and innovation... recognizing the unique and unique features that make up the contribution of Catalan gastronomy to the world.
Regenerative tourism
Commit to a change of model towards regenerative and quality food and wine tourism, which adds value to the community, associated with an agri-food production model rooted in and committed to the territory and, therefore, a new economic model that is respectful of both the community and the culture and natural environment that hosts it.
CULTURE
To work so that the citizens of Catalonia become the prescribers and consumers of the products that our land and the Mediterranean Sea give us, through the effort that farmers, fishermen, food artisans and the entire set of our production system put into it. We will also work to improve infrastructures, spaces and tasting and information services.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
Promote the professionalization of the sector to continue on the path of internationalization and openness to the world, from our products, dishes and ways of cooking and enjoying food.
INNOVATION
Promote the professionalization of the sector to continue on the path of internationalization and openness to the world, from our products, dishes and ways of cooking and enjoying food.
SUSTAINABILITY
Foster the circular economy, promoting a production and consumption model that involves sharing, renting, reusing, repairing, renovating and recycling, extending the life cycle of products. Therefore, combating food waste.
EXCELLENCE
Continuing the gastronomic revolution started at the time by Ferran Adrià and the Michelin-starred chefs, with new innovative forms of gastronomic experience.
SOCIAL COMMITMENT
Ensuring the health and well-being of people, also and especially through food.
Adherence to this manifesto will allow you to join the action plan and use the logo of the title Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025. Your organization, entity or company will have visibility in the channels for disseminating the distinction and you will become an active voice in the set of actions carried out within the framework of this title.
If you belong to the sector, join us and join the group of people and organizations that, together, make it possible for Catalonia to be more powerful, better recognized and even more attractive for its food and gastronomic excellence.
why
adhere
- National and International Recognition and Positioning
- Join the set of actions planned throughout 2025
- Promotion of your products and services
- Intersectoral collaboration/networking
- Belonging to a country project
- Joint calendar of fairs, festivals, conferences and other food and wine events
- Visibility on this website
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