imgimg
IGCAT - International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism

International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism
Select menu item
  • Home
  • Regions of Gastronomy
    • Open call for 2029
    • World Regions of Gastronomy
    • European Regions of Gastronomy
    • Bid Books
    • Focus Areas
  • Global Experts Network
    • IGCAT Ambassadors
    • International Partners
    • Institutional Members
  • Joint Projects
    • Top Foodie Websites
    • World Food Gift Challenge
    • Young Chef Award
    • Food Film Menu
  • Join Us
    • Memberships
    • Flag Donate
  • About
    • News
      • IGCAT News
      • Newsletters
      • World News
      • Subscribe
      • Projects Archive
        • NEMOS – Erasmus+
          • Take the NEMOS survey!
        • ON-IT – Erasmus+
        • EUREGA – Interreg Europe
        • FOODBIZ – Erasmus+
        • Past Events
    • Mission
    • Annual Reports
    • Publications
    • Photo Gallery
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact us
HomeOur Experts

Paola Sarcina – Italy

Paola Sarcina – Italy
8 July 2025

Paola Sarcina is graduated with honours in Modern Literature and Musicology at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, and since 199…

More

Mustafa Ufuk Keşoğlu – Turkey

Mustafa Ufuk Keşoğlu – Turkey
8 July 2025

M. Ufuk Keşoğlu has a strong background in gastronomy, food innovation, and business development. With a Grand Diplôme from…

More

Jorge Cerveira Pinto – Dubai/UAE

Jorge Cerveira Pinto – Dubai/UAE
8 July 2025

A leading expert in cultural policy, heritage management, and the creative industries, with over 20 years of international…

More

Beauty Nyongani – Zambia

Beauty Nyongani – Zambia
7 July 2025

Beauty Nyongani is a seasoned educator and tourism professional with over two decades of experience across Zimbabwe, Botswana…

More

Prof. Irfan Mirza – India

Prof. Irfan Mirza – India
7 July 2025

Prof. Mirza’s distinguished journey in hospitality education began after graduating from César Ritz Colleges, Switzerland, an experience...

More

Gemma Moliner – Spain

Gemma Moliner – Spain
3 July 2025

Gemma Moliner holds a degree in Information Sciences and specializes in marketing. Her professional career has led her to…

More

Juan Carlos Castillo – Ecuador

Juan Carlos Castillo – Ecuador
3 July 2025

Juanka Castillo is a filmmaker and expert in strategic communication, specializing in gastronomy. A graduate in Film and…

More

Sırma Güven – Spain/Turkey

Sırma Güven – Spain/Turkey
3 July 2025

Sırma Güven completed her studies in Language and Literature at Dokuz Eylül University. She continued her education in….

More

Abdelkader Chaabane – Tunisia

Abdelkader Chaabane – Tunisia
3 July 2025

With more than 20 years of experience, Abdelkader Chaabane is a senior consultant specializing in sustainable tourism…

More

Majed Almuhanna – Saudi Arabia

Majed Almuhanna – Saudi Arabia
3 July 2025

Ir. Majed Almuhanna is a renowned expert in heritage food, culinary arts, international relations and cultural preservation…

More

Chef Adenike Adefila – Nigeria

Chef Adenike Adefila – Nigeria
2 July 2025

Chef Adenike Abisola Adefila is a distinguished culinary leader and a passionate champion for the global recognition of African…

More

Per Tørrissen – Norway

Per Tørrissen – Norway
14 December 2024

Per Theodor Tørrissen is a trained chef with over twenty years of experience in the restaurant industry. He studied food and…

More
123…11-13
  • English
Search
SUBSCRIBE TO IGCAT'S NEWSLETTER
WORLD REGION OF GASTRONOMY BROCHURE
AMBASSADORS

EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

AMBASSADOR

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

AMBASSADOR

Robert Oliver

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

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

AMBASSADOR

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

Consultant in the Agri-Food sector and former Managing Director at PRODECA, Ramon is currently part of IGCAT Executive Board.

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.

SHS
REGION OF GASTRONOMY BID BOOKS
PHOTO GALLERY

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

IGCAT © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Web maintained by enricgomez Studio

  • English