Agenda Alicante, Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2025
Alicante, A Gastronomic Destination in Spanish Cities
MADRID · BARCELONA · CORUÑA · SANTANDER · ALBACETE
Alicante will bring its lifestyle and culinary richness to various Spanish cities with innovative pop-up events designed to surprise and captivate the public. These unique events will combine show cooking, tastings, and activities for all audiences, creating irresistible experiences that convey the essence of Alicante. Through the discovery of authentic flavors and the creativity of its gastronomy, Alicante will present itself in a dynamic, approachable, and charming format.
Alicante, International Gastronomic Destination
ITALY · SWEDEN · FRANCE · POLAND
Alicante will export its essence and light to strategic European cities with high growth potential in demand. To this end, it will organize events, including exciting live show cooking, irresistible tastings of Alicante products, and promotional activities specifically aimed at industry professionals. This will be a unique experience designed to convey the authenticity and charm of Alicante’s gastronomy in the heart of Europe.
Positioning the Gastronomic Product
Alicante will highlight its culinary potential and gastronomic richness in key national and international settings. Through show cooking, tastings, presentations, and product samplings with Alicante Denomination of Origin, it will target both the general public and specialized critics to showcase the excellence of its cuisine.
Featured Events:
- Madrid Fusion
- Alimentos de España
- HIP Congress (Horeca Professional Expo)
- Madrid Gourmet Salon 2025
- Alicante Gastronomica
- Gastronoma Valencia
Alicante, Center of Spanish Gastronomy
Alicante restaurants will create four exclusive menus, one for each season of the year, under the name “Alicante Spanish Capital of Gastronomy”. The objective of this initiative will be to promote local and seasonal products, as well as give visibility to Alicante’s hospitality industry, in close relation to the celebration of the gastronomic capital.
The program will culminate with a grand competition among participating establishments, in which the winners of the year will be recognized in different categories, highlighting their creativity and commitment to local gastronomy.
Alicante, City of Rice Competition
Alicante, City of Rice is a consolidated, competitive, and distinctive brand of a unique and exquisite product: rice in all its variants and flavors. A brand that advocates for quality and excellence, bringing together the typically Mediterranean gastronomic value around rice. The competition will offer a great spectacle, gathering the best rice chefs.
Alicante Gastronomic Capital Menu
Alicante restaurants will create four exclusive menus, one for each season of the year, under the name “Alicante Spanish Capital of Gastronomy”. The objective of this initiative will be to promote local and seasonal products, as well as give visibility to Alicante’s hospitality industry, in close relation to the celebration of the gastronomic capital.
The program will culminate with a grand competition among participating establishments, in which the winners of the year will be recognized in different categories, highlighting their creativity and commitment to local gastronomy.
Menú Alicante Capital Gastronómica
Los restaurantes de Alicante crearán cuatro menús exclusivos, uno para cada estación del año, bajo el nombre “Alicante Capital Española de la Gastronomía”. El objetivo de esta iniciativa será promover los productos locales y de temporada, así como dar visibilidad a la hostelería alicantina, en estrecha relación con la celebración de la capitalidad gastronómica.
La programación culminará con un gran concurso entre los establecimientos participantes, en el que se reconocerá a los ganadores del año en diferentes categorías, destacando su creatividad y compromiso con la gastronomía local.
Starlight Meeting of Michelin Stars in Tabarca
The event will bring together four Michelin-starred chefs for a unique evening on the emblematic island of Tabarca. This unforgettable nocturnal experience will include a dinner under the stars, prepared by local chefs using sustainable and local products.
In addition, the night will be accompanied by talks on marine conservation, a guided tour of the island, and an astronomical observation session, highlighting the deep connection between gastronomy, sustainability, and the natural beauty of this extraordinary destination.
The activity will generate original and attractive content to promote Tabarca’s culinary richness and the talent of its creators, positioning the island as a reference for sustainability and gastronomic excellence.
Heritage and Gastronomy: Unique Experiences in Special Locations
- Historical recreation of Roman dinners in Lucentum, with menus inspired by recipes from the era and prepared with local products.
- Gastronomic evenings accompanied by fireworks displays after the Fogueres de San Juan, at the Santa Barbara Castle.
- Food and Music, a unique experience where gastronomy and culture will converge in a spectacular setting at the Port of Alicante.
Gastronomic Events, Congresses and Competitions
The selection of the best chef of the year.
- Alicante City of Rice Days.
- 1st Alicante, Historical Capital of Wine in the Mediterranean (MARQ/DEO) Congress.
- “La Otra Cocina” National Congress (MEG).
- Rice Symposium (Dársena).
- Spain’s Hospitality Awards Nomination.
- Round tables on hospitality entrepreneurship and sustainable cuisine.
Our cuisine for everyone
- Coca amb Tonyina: World Record with public tasting.
- Gastronomic Days: Spaces to exchange knowledge, experiences, and culinary techniques among groups of different ages, cultures, and genders in the city.
- Children’s Activities Around Chocolate:
- Giant Christmas Hot Chocolate Event.
- Chocolate Rescue: An experience at the Castle where children will discover the chocolate-making process. They will participate in workshops to learn about types of cocoa, their origins, and create their own flavor combinations.
