Nobody can say Catalunya’s quiet on the food front. This weekend brings loads of culinary events worth checking out. We’ve picked five brilliant options.
Del Prat al Plat
Running until 19th October in El Prat de Llobregat, this tapas route features 24 bars and restaurants. Each venue serves a tapa with a beer for just 4 euros. The dishes highlight seasonal ingredients from Parc Agrari del Baix Llobregat. Diners can vote for their favourite and enter prize draws. On 18th October, La Ricarda hosts the closing party with live music and beer tastings. Link
Fira del Torró i la Xocolata
Agramunt becomes Catalunya’s nougat capital this weekend. The 36th edition features tastings, workshops and talks on 11th and 12th October. Saturday brings the Second National Creative Nougat Championship finals. There’s over 130 craft stalls, plus food trucks and concerts. Entry is free. Link
Festival Gastronómico de China
Port Fórum in Sant Adrià de Besòs hosts its first Chinese Gastronomy Festival this weekend. More than 20 food stalls and 10 cultural stands showcase authentic cuisine and crafts. The programme includes traditional performances, cooking demonstrations and hanfu displays. Meanwhile, entry costs nothing. Link
Gastrofest Vilanova
Running until 12th October at the Railway Museum, this festival celebrates local fish and Vilanova prawns. Multiple restaurants present different takes on seafood dishes. There’s beer tastings, cooking shows from Michelin-starred chefs like Fran López, and live music. Entry is free. Link
Oktoberfest Barcelona
The 12th edition runs until 19th October at Montjuïc. Last year, over 110,000 people attended Spain’s biggest Bavarian festival. You’ll find German beer, food like pork knuckle and pretzels, traditional costume competitions and live music. Site entry is free, though table reservations are recommended. Link
These five events showcase Catalunya’s diverse food scene perfectly. Whether you fancy Chinese dumplings or German sausages, there’s something brilliant happening nearby this weekend. Just turn up hungry.
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