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HomeTag: European Region of Gastronomy

Dobrogea strengthens Romania’s already strong presence in the Regions of Gastronomy Platform

Dobrogea strengthens Romania’s already strong presence in the Regions of Gastronomy Platform
12 May 2025

In a celebratory move for Romanian gastronomy, Dobrogea has officially become a candidate for the European Region of Gastronomy 2029, following in...

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Harghita officially Awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2027

Harghita officially Awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2027
10 February 2025

The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Harghita the prestigious title of European Region of...

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Kvarner receives European Region of Gastronomy 2026 Award

Kvarner receives European Region of Gastronomy 2026 Award
16 December 2024

The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has awarded Kvarner the prestigious title of European Region of...

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Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2024 announced!

Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2024 announced!
29 November 2024

Marta Minoves from Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 was announced European Young Chef for 2024 on 29 November. With her dish Fonda Tor...

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Skilled young chefs lead the way to sustainability

Skilled young chefs lead the way to sustainability
28 November 2024

The European Young Chef Award 2024 finalists have joined past honorees as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, committing to champion their regions’...

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Crete officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Crete officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2026
16 October 2024

Crete was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and...

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Harghita recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027

Harghita recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027
11 October 2024

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of...

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Gozo officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Gozo officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2026
28 September 2024

Gozo was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and...

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Food in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

Food in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
26 September 2024

IGCAT is honored to acknowledge the participation of our President, Dr. Diane Dodd, at the 13th Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the...

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Unveiling the winners of the Food Film Menu 2024

Unveiling the winners of the Food Film Menu 2024
19 September 2024

Crete – Sense the Authentic Taste, a short film that captures the aspirations of a young, innovative chef through the proud eyes of her...

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Nordland joins European Region of Gastronomy Platform as candidate for the Award

Nordland joins European Region of Gastronomy Platform as candidate for the Award
16 September 2024

In a significant step towards promoting its rich culinary heritage, Nordland officially signed a Protocol Agreement on 15 September, marking its...

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Saimaa 2024 successfully hosts Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting

Saimaa 2024 successfully hosts Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting
16 September 2024

The scenic Saimaa region, recognised as the European Region of Gastronomy 2024, recently welcomed over 30 representatives from the International...

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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9 October 2024

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