Alicante Gastronomica: An unforgettable Food Festival from 2-5 October 2026👩🍳
Alicante Gastronomica: An unforgettable Food Festival from 2-5 October 2026👩🍳
Are you a food lover? 😋 Then mark your calendar for one of the most exciting culinary events in Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain! 🥘 Alicante Gastronómica, the largest Mediterranean food festival, returns to IFA – Fira Alicante 🍷Get ready for four unforgettable days filled with delicious flavours, live cooking shows, gourmet products, wine tastings, culinary creativity and the very best of Mediterranean cuisine ✨
🧑🍳 A must-visit event for foodies, professional chefs, gourmets and anyone who loves discovering authentic local flavours! 👨🍳
💫 VIP RECOMMENDATION: Discover the stunning Tabarca Island on a private sailing yacht ⛵️🥘
What is Alicante Gastronómica? 🍷🥘
Alicante Gastronómica is much more than a food fair. It is a unique culinary event where tradition, innovation and flavour come together to showcase the rich gastronomic heritage of Alicante, Costa Blanca and the rest of Spain.
🥙 INFO & TICKETS: Alicante Gastronómica 🥙
This seventh edition reinforces its reputation as Spain’s most experiential gastronomic festival. 👨🍳 Over four exciting days, visitors can enjoy more than 450 activities, bringing the very best of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine to the general public 🧀 More than 130 Michelin-starred chefs and Repsol Sun-awarded chefs will take part in an outstanding programme featuring live cooking demonstrations 👨🍳, inspiring masterclasses, prestigious culinary competitions, an extensive gourmet exhibition 🍴, exclusive wine and food tastings 🍷, and fun activities for the whole family 😍
💫 VIP EXPERIENCE: Enjoy a Private Spanish Cooking Class in Alicante and discover the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean with a local chef 👩🍳🍷
🍽️ What Will You Discover at Alicante Gastronómica 2026? 🌟
👨🍳 Live cooking shows with some of Spain’s most renowned chefs.
⭐ Meet more than 130 Michelin-starred chefs and Repsol Sun-awarded chefs, sharing their culinary techniques, signature recipes and professional secrets.
🧀 Taste a wide variety of gourmet products, including artisan cheeses, Iberian cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, local wines, craft beers, traditional rice dishes, nougat and many
other Mediterranean delicacies.
🍷 Join exclusive tastings of wine, beer, olive oil and premium spirits, guided by expert sommeliers and producers.
🛍️ Explore more than 260 exhibitors, offering local products, gourmet specialities and exclusive fair discounts.
🥘 Take part in hands-on cooking workshops and learn authentic Spanish and Mediterranean recipes from professional chefs.
🏆 Enjoy exciting culinary competitions, including:
- 🥔 Spanish Potato Omelette Championship
- 🍫 International Award for the World’s Best Chocolate Cake
- 🔪 Professional Ham Carving Competition
- 🧄 Traditional All i Oli Competition
🥙 INFO & TICKETS: Alicante Gastronómica 🥙
🌍 Mexico is the Guest Country for 2026, showcasing its outstanding cuisine, premium products and live culinary demonstrations.
🍞 Visit dedicated areas featuring artisan bread, pastry, cheeses and extra virgin olive oil.
🤝 Discover the Professional Trade Area, designed for the hospitality, restaurant, tourism and food industries.
🎵 Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day, creating a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
💫 VIP EXPERIENCE: Culinary Fine Dining Experience at lofty heights amidst vineyards in the Alicante hinterland 🍇🍷
🌞 A Perfect Event For…
🍴 Food lovers looking to discover the authentic flavours of Spain.
👨👩👧👦 Families searching for a fun and delicious day out.
🍷 Wine enthusiasts and fans of gourmet food.
🧑🍳 Hospitality and culinary professionals looking for inspiration, networking and the latest food trends.
🎁 Visitors searching for artisan products and gourmet gifts from Alicante and the Costa Blanca.
🌍 Tourists eager to experience the authentic flavours of the Costa Blanca and the Valencian Community.
🥙 INFO & TICKETS: Alicante Gastronómica 🥙
😋 If you love great food, this is one event you simply can’t miss during your holiday on the Costa Blanca. See you at Alicante Gastronómica 2026! 🍷
Note: This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and has been reviewed, verified and edited by the Experiencias Costa Blanca team.
