The National Gastronomy Awards are the most prestigious awards in the gastronomic sector for their long-standing history. Since 1974, they have recognized the excellence, creativity, and commitment of the professionals who build the prestige of Spanish gastronomy.
50 editions honoring the careers of chefs, sommeliers, head waiters, journalists and communicators, publications and institutions, researchers, and many other actors who have made Spanish gastronomy the best in the world.
Over the years, the National Gastronomy Awards have witnessed the transformation of the Spanish culinary scene, reflecting our cuisine's ability to adapt, reinvent itself, and surprise the world. They are a significant initiative to disseminate and promote Spanish culinary culture in all its facets.
Coinciding with its 50th anniversary in 2024, instead of individual recognitions, a grand gala was held to honor all the professionals who have contributed to enriching our culinary culture over the past 50 years.
National Gastronomy Awards Categories
- Best Head Chef, rewards the kitchen professional who has performed outstanding work in a restaurant located in Spain.
- Best Director of the Room, rewards the dining room professional who has performed outstanding work in a restaurant located in Spain.
- Best Sommelier, awards the sommelier professional who has performed outstanding work in a restaurant located in Spain.
- Best Gastronomic Communication, awards the professional, company or project of gastronomic communication or dissemination developed in Spain or that has had an impact in our country.
- Gastronomic Research and Innovation, rewards research or innovation in the fields of the Royal Academy of Gastronomy: scientific or technological research, historical research, innovation in food or restaurant techniques, development of new products or production methods, etc.
- "A lifetime", recognizes the extensive career of a person who has made an exceptional contribution to Spanish gastronomy in any of its facets.
- Young Talent 'Foods of Spain', recognizes the talent of those under 30 years of age and is promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
The candidatures for each category are presented by the Full Academicians of the Royal Academy of Gastronomy, the Autonomous Academies of Gastronomy and the Brotherhood of Good Food.
Each category has its own independent, public jury, made up of members of the Royal Academy of Gastronomy, award winners from previous years, and other experts in the field.
