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
Catalonia commits to a responsible tourism future
9 May 2022 – Raúl Gisbert from EUHT StPOL culinary school will represent Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 at the…
MoreCelebrating the culinary identity of Hauts-de-France
24 March 2023 – Hauts-de-France announced an exciting programme full of unique events, initiatives and activities to celebrate its title...
MoreA common effort to support local food in Kuopio
10 March 2023 – The recently launched Taste Savo network represents a powerful legacy of Kuopio’s European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21...
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