Carmencita was awarded the “Gastronomy Company 2023” award for its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, its support for culinary talents and its contribution to the training of future hotel management professionals thanks to the training courses offered at the best hotel management schools in the world. country, including the Gasma University of Gastronomy in Castellón.
With a 100-year heritage in the industry, the company has been praised for its recent investment in a state-of-the-art production facility in Novelda, as well as its pivotal role in elevating Valencian gastronomy to levels of excellence. Not only at the national level but also at the international level.
The award was presented by Carlos Baño, president of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, and Javier Raga, president of Mapfre Empresas. Jesús Navarro Navarro, president of the company, received the award and expressed his emotion for this award.
This year, the Academy of Gastronomy of the Valencian Community highlighted other achievements in the sector, including the 2023 Emerging Talent award given to chef Lenin Busquet of Abiss restaurant (Calpe). The “Breakthrough Restaurant 2023” award was given to Flama, and the “Chef of the Year 2023” award was given to young Vicky Sevilla from Arrels restaurant (Sagunto). Sevilla received the award from Quique Dacosta and Generalitat President Carlos Mazón. Closing the event is Valenciana.
Founded in 2004, the Academy of Gastronomy of the Valencian Community has established itself as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and defending the rich gastronomic culture of the region. It is affiliated with the Royal Spanish Academy of Gastronomy and, with around 50 committed academics, works tirelessly to promote research, education and promotion of Valencian gastronomy nationally and internationally.