Poble Espanyol is preparing to become the epicentre of Catalan gastronomy with the third edition of the San Miguel GastroFest Km0. A festival where tradition and sustainability meet in every bite.
On 8 and 9 March, in the GastroFest you can enjoy a selection of 22 dishes made with local products, with Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Indication of Origin. In addition to the pairing with San Miguel beers and accompanied by live music, showcookings and gastronomic workshops.
Flavours of the season and proximity
For this edition, eleven restaurants from all over Catalonia will be bringing their best dishes to the table, from vanguardist interpretations to traditional recipes. You will be able to sample dishes such as the Kung Pao beef Brioix from Casa Xica or the roast cannelloni with truffled béchamel sauce from Gran López.
From left to right: Pota Blava sandwich, from Gran Mercat Restaurant. Oysters from the Ebro Delta, by Fran López. Editorial credit: GastroFest Km0.
The organic Gascón pork ribs with sweet and sour sauce from Les Nenes Bar, and the Cuc Bar By el Sisè will be preparing delicacies such as potato with organic egg yolk and brava sobrasada from the Pyrenees. As well as Terra Alta kid with calçots from Valls and pickles from El Chef del Arcano. All the gastronomic proposals are between 6 and 10 euros.
From left to right: Cannelloni Pota Blava XL, by Fran López. Brioix of Bruna beef steak tartar, from El xef de l’arcà. Editorial credit: GastroFest Km0.
In the middle of the calçot season, the product can be enjoyed in some dishes, in addition to the large popular calçotada for 25€. For smaller options, you can also choose from 12 calçots with romesco sauce or the classic organic butifarra sausage with beans for 12€. For those who want to continue exploring the city’s culinary richness, just a few days later, from 13 to 23 March, the Passeig de Gourmets will take over Passeig de Gràcia with a new edition.
Gastronomic experiences with a local stamp
San Miguel GastroFest Km0 is an event that allows us to delve into the universe of good food and to recognise how lucky we are for the variety of products that are born in the territory. In addition to the food stalls, the festival offers unique experiences for everyone. In the Aula de Cocina, and with the help of Cuina magazine, you can enjoy showcookings with some of the most outstanding chefs. The line-up includes the Hermanos Torres, Carlota Claver (La Gormanda), Fran López (Xerta), Arnau París (winner of MasterChef 9), Pep Moreno (Deliranto) and Susana Aragón.
The live cooking shows during the festival. Editorial credit: GastroFest Km0.
On the other hand, the activities continue with tasting workshops and the art of pairing. Here, the balance between km0 products and San Miguel beers is explored, accompanied by live music and DJ sessions that harmonise the atmosphere of a weekend that connects with the products of the land.
Sustainability of proximity
With the third edition of GastroFest Km0, the festival reinforces its commitment to sustainability, both gastronomic and social as well as residual. To organise the event, they use plastic-free materials, using wood, and are committed to hiring staff at risk of social exclusion.
Friends and family enjoying the calçot season. Editorial credit: GastroFest Kmo.
In addition, the gastronomy on offer is not just a pleasure for the palate. Behind the 22 dishes is support for local producers and more sustainable environments. Through local consumption, they invite us to discover the culinary riches that Catalonia has to offer, highlighting the importance of conscious and responsible cuisine.
Opening hours: Saturday from 12.00h to 00.00h. Sunday from 12.00h to 22.00h.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased here
