IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to safeguard and promote distinct food, culture, arts and sustainable tourism assets. This is essential to balance against globalised food trends that are impacting on our planet, health and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2012, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.
IGCAT provides the Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the European Region of Gastronomy Platform. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Award the Local Food Gift Challenge, the Top Visitor Experience and the Food Film Menu.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSLocal stories inspire Slovenia’s finalist to the European Young Chef Award 2019
Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 selected its finalist to the European Young Chef Award 2019...
MoreMariona Rodà , the young ambassador of Catalonia’s local products
Best Presentation prize at the 33rd Catalan Young Chef Award, Mariona Rodà has been selected to represent Catalonia...
MoreMinho selects finalist for the European Young Chef Award 2019
With his dish Mantença do lar do Minhoto (Keeping Minho’s home), Rui Pedro Meira was elected winner of the Minho...
MoreGastronomy and education: a winning combination for regional development
Highlighting the link between gastronomy and education was the aim of the second Interregional Exchange Visit of the...
MoreOur mission is a global message
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) held its 6th Annual Expert´s meeting...
More1st World Region of Gastronomy Meeting held in Barcelona
Building a better food future for world regions was the intention behind the first ever World Region of Gastronomy...
MoreIGCAT has launched the Food Film Menu 2019!
IGCAT is proud to announce the official launch of the Food Film Menu! The creation of the Food Film Menu aims to...
More117 stakeholders promote the gastronomic richness of the islands
The South Aegean, awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2019 has just launched its action plan for the title...
MoreEuropean Young Chef Award 2019 announced!
The European Young Chef Award 2019 has been announced by IGCAT and will be hosted by South Aegean, European Region...
MoreEuropean Regions of Gastronomy tackling the urban-rural divide
The exchange of knowledge and good practises is a fundamental principle and major strength of the European Region of...
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