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HomeTag: European Region of Gastronomy

Crete recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Crete recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
31 May 2024

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

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Kvarner recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Kvarner recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
17 May 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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The European Young Chef Award 2024 to be held in Sicily 2025

The European Young Chef Award 2024 to be held in Sicily 2025
8 March 2024

IGCAT has officially announced the 8th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will be hosted in Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy...

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Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs

Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs
4 March 2024

IGCAT Expert, Wendy Barrie vividly recalls her experience as a jury member of the European Young Chef Award 2023: “It was with great...

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Gozo recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Gozo recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
15 February 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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Want a tasty adventure? See IGCAT’s Top 10 Websites for Foodie Travelers for 2024

Want a tasty adventure? See IGCAT’s Top 10 Websites for Foodie Travelers for 2024
2 February 2024

Hungry for an exceptionally tasty adventure across borders? IGCAT has just announced the Top 10 Websites for Foodie Travelers 2024 so that you can...

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Sicily officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2025

Sicily officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2025
16 December 2023

Sicily was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and...

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A growing world movement for a sustainable food future

A growing world movement for a sustainable food future
12 December 2023

2023 represented a resounding success for the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform that in the past year welcomed four new members applying for...

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Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2023 announced!

Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2023 announced!
23 November 2023

Boštjan Volk from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 was announced European Young Chef for 2023 on 22 November. With his dish...

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Winners of the Food Film Menu 2023 revelead

Winners of the Food Film Menu 2023 revelead
12 November 2023

Harvesting Memories, a short film sharing culinary traditions from the eyes of a child, won the 1st Prize in IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu...

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Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film from a Young Director

Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film from a Young Director
9 October 2023

The short film An Apple, a Bee and a Tree – Čeberol’ca from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, is the winner of the Best Young...

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Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film in the Linking Urban and Rural category

Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film in the Linking Urban and Rural category
5 October 2023

The short film It’s All About the Taste! from Kvarner, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2026, is the winner of the Linking Urban and Rural...

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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.

FOOD FILM MENU

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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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Award Ceremony of Crete, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2026, Heraklion
9 October 2024

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