GastroCanarias 2025: Lanzarote shines with culinary delights!

GastroCanarias 2025: Lanzarote shines with culinary delights!

The first day of GastroCanarias 2025 took place on May 20, 2025 and was characterized by a wide range of culinary highlights. The Aula de Saborea Lanzarote was completely booked, while top-class chefs and various media representatives presented the varied gastronomy of the Canary Islands. Among the celebrity chefs were Orlando Ortega from Lilium, Luis Amorós from Meridiano, Dailos Perdomo from Liken and Javier Hernández from Tacande, all of whom performed impressive show cooking.

The event highlighted a variety of local products, including specialties from Arrecife, Puerto Naos, Yaiza and Haría. Not only were delicacies such as desserts from Enrique Martín from La Corona on display, but also artisanal cheeses from Aqual, fine wines and beers from Nao, Malpaís and Dos Cabras and a selection of jams from Laia.

Successful presentations and high demand

The gastronomic highlights included a number of innovative dishes. Specialties on offer include gofio with tomato and pickled tuna and braised goat meat on brioche bread. This diversity highlights the creativity and ingenuity of Canarian chefs.

In his remarks, Oswaldo Betancort, President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, emphasized the strategic importance of this event for the island. Nori Machín, Councilor for Promotion, also described GastroCanarias as a unique opportunity to position Lanzarote as a first-class gastronomic destination.

Cooking workshops and tastings

Cooking workshops led by David Brito from Dunas de Famara and Santi Falcón from Hotel César have been announced for the coming day. These workshops will not only showcase cooking techniques, but also introduce participants to the flavors and ingredients of the region.

Samples of various foods and drinks are offered throughout, allowing visitors to experience the diversity and quality of Canarian gastronomy up close.

Interest in Lanzarote products was extremely high on the first day of the fair, underlining the importance of the event for the local economy. Various media representatives, including TVE, TVC and Radio Nacional, were on site and documented the event, significantly increasing the reach of the gastronomic presentations.

For more information about GastroCanarias 2025, those interested can visit the official website GastroCanarias visit.

The exciting developments during the fair promise to further shine the spotlight on Lanzarote's culinary heritage and innovative cuisine and captivate visitors in the coming days.

You can also find more details about the event and the chefs' topics at weekly paper.