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 aims to empower local communities by guiding, facilitating, and supporting leaders in regions to understand the potential of their distinct food, culture, arts and sustainable tourism assets.
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 Food Experiences of the Year and the Food Film Festivals project.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSA million food stories provide a legacy for Coimbra Region
A Million Food Stories of Coimbra Region (Portugal) was the title of the bid that won the hearts of an international...
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Slovenia has been officially recommended to be awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by an...
MoreEuropean Regions of Gastronomy shine as international foodie destin...
Two European Regions of Gastronomy have been internationally recognised as bucket list foodie destinations...
More1 million legacy for Aarhus-Central Denmark Region 2017
Central Denmark Region has announced the allocation of 1 million euro over three years to secure the legacy of...
MoreLocal Young Chef rejuvenates traditional Slovenian cuisine
The spotlight was on reinventing traditional recipes using local produce as Slovenia European Region of Gastronomy...
MoreSavouring local tastes – 5th Gastronomic Fair of Sant Pol de Mar
No matter how tiny a place is when its gastronomy is big enough to delight the palates of the most enthusiastic...
MoreStracciatella, a delicious theatrical twist
The commitment of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017 to promote its gastronomic heritage took...
MoreHealthy eating and youth; North Brabant style!
North Brabant, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2018, has dedicated the fourth month of its We Are Food...
MoreRaising awareness through gastronomy – Food On The Edge 2018
As a good example of the many collaborations and initiatives emerging between former, present and future European...
MoreFood stories and tastes from candidates 2021
Slovenia and Coimbra Region (Portugal) formally presented their candidature for the European Region of Gastronomy...
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