The gastronomy event of the year in the province of Alicante, Alicante Gastronomy 2024, It doesn’t just stand out with this comprehensive culinary presentation, but also exciting competitions invites professionals and amateurs to show off their skills in the kitchen.
Among these, Haute Pastry Championship for the World’s Best Chocolate Cake Award And Spanish Potato Tortilla Championship – The Tescoma Trophy is positioned as the two most anticipated awards, attracting the attention of big names in gastronomy and the public who love these iconic dishes.
The Paco Torreblanca World’s Best Chocolate Cake Award is a tribute to high-quality pastries
One of the highlights of this edition of Alicante Gastronómica is the Paco Torreblanca International Fine Pastry Award; The best pastry chefs in the world and who tries to find The best chocolate cake on the planet.
Organized in collaboration with the International School of Pastry Arts, this competition is a unique opportunity for pastry chefs to showcase their talents. skill, creativity and passion for cooking.
It will be a feature of the competition luxury jury, It consists of big names of international haute pastry such as. Jordi Roca, Albert Adrià, Italian Iginio Massari, French Frédéric Bau, Oriol Balaguer, Jacob Torreblanca and Carlos MampelThe presence of these experts increases the prestige of the event and ensures that the competition is at a very high level.
Chocolate cake, the universal dessert that has conquered palates all over the world, will be the main character of this competition. Participants must: present your best creations, will be evaluated on criteria such as taste, texture, presentation and technique.
This competition is only rewards creativityalso mastering the basic fundamentals high ovenmaking this a unique event for chocolate lovers.
XVII Spanish Potato Tortilla Championship – Tescoma Award: the search for the best tortilla
Another of the highlights of Alicante Gastronomic 2024 is the XVII Spanish Tortilla de Patatas Championship – Tescoma Trophy. This is one of the most anticipated competitions of the year, where the ability to perfectly prepare the iconic Spanish dish is tested: Potato omelette.
This event, organized as part of the III. Potato Tortilla Congress, will attract attention. Spain’s best chefs Competing for the title of best tortilla come from the provinces of Betanzos, Santander, Logroño, Vitoria, San Sebastián, Madrid, Valencia, as well as Burgos, Badajoz and Alicante.
Potato omelette is one of the dishes that best represents Spanish gastronomy and this competition aims to emphasize excellence in preparationFrom the exact cooking point to the perfect combination of its ingredients.
HE The jury that will evaluate the tortillas will consist of names from the culinary world. Pepa Fernández, José Gómez ‘Joselito’, Paco Torreblanca, Kiko Moya (two Michelin stars, L’Escaleta), Carme Rus Calla (two Michelin stars, Moments Mandarin Oriental), Fran Martínez (two Michelin stars, Maralba) and Alberto Ferruz ( two Michelin stars, BonAmb) and Senén González of “La Cocina de Senén.”
Pedro Román from Cañadio, Alberto García from O Pote or Carlos Olabuenaga from Tizona, champions of past editions, will demonstrate their skills against other experts in tortilla cooking.
This championship is only best classic omelettebut also includes: innovation challenging the chefs… with the II. International Potato Omelette Championship Reinvent this dish with innovative ingredients and techniques.
Other gastronomy competitions at Alicante Gastronomic 2024
Alicante Gastronomy is not limited to potato omelettes and pastries. The total of the fair related to 16 competitions Other symbolic products of Mediterranean cuisine will also be highlighted at the event; Some of these are: V Best Mediterranean Rice Popular Competition, HE II Monas and Toñas CompetitionAnd IV International Cooking Competition with Dates from Elche.
Also to be organized IV Salty Tapas Competitionwhich will test the creativity of the chefs in preparing tapas with typical seafood II Professional Mass Broth Competition will search for the best interpretation of this traditional dish.
Alicante Gastronomy: an event for all audiences
Alicante Gastronomy 2024 will take place From September 27th to 30th in Fira Alacant (IFA)is not just a trade fair for culinary professionals, but an event designed to attract all types of audiences.
With more than 250 participants, The fair offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of Mediterranean cuisine in a festive atmosphere.
The event includes: show cooks with famous chefs cooking workshops, Tastings wine and activities for the whole family. There will also be a dedicated area for well-being sports activities such as yoga spa brunch and suggestions for the little ones to have fun in the Garden of Experiences.
In summary, Alicante Gastronómica has established itself as an essential event for those who love good cuisine, offering a complete program that combines tradition, innovation, fun and solidarity, By purchasing the smart ticket you contribute two euros to Alicante Gastronómica Solidaria, continuing to cook new menus for the most vulnerable people in the province.
Source: Informacion
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