Twelve young talents shine at Gastronomika Talent
A jury of industry professionals selected the winners in the various categories. According to the award rules, candidates must be under 40 years old and excel in different aspects of the culinary and hospitality sectors.
Thus, in addition to the 'Navarra Excellence' award to Joanna Artieda, Gastronomika Talent Navarra has presented awards in ten other categories:
Best Chef (Nacho Gómara, from Verduarte, in Pamplona), Best Grill Chef (Walter Castejón, from Casa Perico, in Larraga), Best Pintxo Bar (Isaac Álvarez and Jaizkibel Zunzarren, from Bar Ulzama, in Pamplona), Best Vegetable Handling (Nacho Gómara, from Verduarte, in Pamplona), Best Sustainable Restaurant (Anais Campo, from Halconeras de Sancho IV, in Funes), Best Entrepreneurial Talent (Iñaki Andradas and Luken Vigo, from Restaurante Baserriberri, in Pamplona), Best Sommelier (Beatriz López, Reyna de Copas Vinoteca), Best Service (Iñaki Pla, from Verduarte, in Pamplona), Best Project (Silvia Lázaro from Granja El Moro, Figarol) and Best Product Handling (Joel Ribera, from Pan de Arguiñáriz, in Arguiñariz).
The Minister of Culture, Sport, and Tourism, Rebeca Esnaola, emphasized in her address that "Navarrese gastronomy is not only thriving today, but also has a guaranteed future thanks to the new generations." Esnaola highlighted the importance of supporting the young culinary talents emerging in the region, assuring that, thanks to them, Navarre's rich gastronomic tradition will continue to evolve and remain at the highest level.
The twelve young winners of the 'Gastronomika Talent Navarra' competition will have the opportunity to represent Navarre at the prestigious San Sebastián Gastronomika gastronomic congress. During their participation, they will showcase their talent and creativity in a showcooking event dedicated to Navarrese cuisine, where they can demonstrate their culinary skills and highlight the richness of the region's products and traditional recipes.
