Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2022 announced!

Pau Sintes Juanico from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 has been announced today European Young Chef for 2022. With his dish Menorca-style Aubergines: Simple and Complex, he won the hearts of the international jury chaired by chef Espen Laumann, winner of the 2021 edition from the host region, Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy […]

The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity

Finalists to the European Young Chef Award 2022 officially committed to supporting more environmentally, ethically, socially, culturally and economically sustainable food production and consumption practices. By signing up as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, on 11 November 2022 the young chefs pledged to proudly and sustainably promote their regions’ food and cultural heritage throughout their future […]

Promoting best practises from Trondheim-Trøndelag 2022

Zero emission farms; the contribution of local farmers and producers to regional identity; opportunities to encourage urban gardening and; the importance of investigation and knowledge to boost innovation and sustainable development were just some of the topics discussed by over 25 representatives from IGCAT. Attendees, including 11 candidate and awarded World/European Regions of Gastronomy took part in […]

Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2021 announced!

Espen Laumann from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 has been announced European Young Chef for 2021 on 24 November. With his dish titled From Frøya to Frosta he won the hearts of the international jury chaired by Michelin-starred chef, António Loureiro. Espen presented a recipe based on a Norwegian fishball filled with bacon […]

Winners of IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2021 revealed

The short film A Food and Love Story from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, was selected as Best European Film Overall of the Food Film Menu 2021, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with the European and World Regions of Gastronomy Platforms. Produced by Bendito Films for the Consell Insular de Menorca, A Food and Love Story is the first gastronomic short film made in Menorca. […]

Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 awarded 2nd prize in the Food Film Menu 2020

The short film Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been awarded 2nd prize of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Produced by BERRE Kommunikasjonsbyrå (BERRE Communication Agency) and premiered at the 2020 Michelin Nordic Awards (Trondheim, February 2020), this short film […]

Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film on Environment and Food announced

The short film Making Norway Taste the Picture from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as winner of the Environment and Food category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. The film highlights how the nature and landscapes of Trondheim-Trøndelag give a unique flavour to its food and tells the […]

Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film showcasing the Regions of Gastronomy announced

The short film Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as winner of the Regions of Gastronomy category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Premiered at the 2020 Michelin Nordic Award (Trondheim, February 2020), this short film highlights how the city of Trondheim […]

Trondheim-Trøndelag awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2022

Trondheim-Trøndelag was officially awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 title in front of a vast audience of policy-makers and stakeholders from the region, on 10 January 2020 in Trondheim (Norway). President of IGCAT, Dr. Diane Dodd congratulated the region for their successful bid and presented the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 certificate to local […]