The European Region of Gastronomy Platform
Candidate and awarded Regions of Gastronomy from Europe, guided by IGCAT, are working together with the long-term aim to contribute to better quality of life by:
- raising awareness about the importance of cultural and food uniqueness
- stimulating creativity and gastronomic innovation
- educating for better nutrition
- improving sustainable tourism standards
- highlighting distinctive food cultures
- strengthening community well-being
IGCAT
(International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism)
IGCAT provides the Award, with the support of International and European institutions. The regions also join a Platform of awarded and candidate European Regions of Gastronomy in order to foster long-term benefits, increase international visibility and support sharing of knowledge
Protect and promote your local food and culture
Share knowledge and build innovative projects
Grow a diverse stakeholder group
Increase your international visibility
Ambassadors
News
An important legacy for Kuopio 2020-21
20 May 2022 – Kuopio, awarded by IGCAT European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21, secured a significant legacy of its title year by granting an...
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9 May 2022 – Raúl Gisbert from EUHT StPOL culinary school will represent Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 at the 6th...
MoreTrondheim-Trøndelag to host Bocuse d’Or Europe 2024
29 March 2022 – Trondheim-Trøndelag awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2022 by IGCAT will host the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2024 competition...
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