We know the permanent jury and alternate jurors

FORMED BY THE BEST PROFESSIONALS IN THE GASTRONOMIC SECTOR

National Competition Jury

The jury will be composed of 7 prestigious specialists in Spanish gastronomy, 4 of whom will be accredited culinary professionals. The presidency will be held by a renowned Head Chef.

PACO MORALES

PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL PINCHOS AND TAPAS COMPETITION

Known for both his intellectual curiosity and creative vision, Paco Morales has become an international reference in Spanish gastronomy. His long career, built on discipline, technique, and rigorous training alongside leading chefs such as Ferran Adrià and Andoni Luis Aduriz, has given him the solid foundation he brings to every one of his creations.

Noor—meaning “light” in Arabic—is Paco Morales’ personal project in Córdoba, his native city. The restaurant seeks to rediscover the culinary history of the region, reflecting both respect for its roots and the chef’s extensive professional experience.

Carlos Maribona

Gastronomic Journalist

Víctor Martín Feliú

Journalist

Diego Murciego

Chef at Desde 1911 Restaurant

1 Michelin star

2 Soles Repsol

Cristina Lasvignes

Telecinco Presenter

Adrienne Chaballe

La 2 TV Presenter

Ruth Alejandre

Director of Public Relations and Communications at Minor Hotels

José Manuel Bajo

Secretary General of the Baena Protected Designation of Origin

Raúl Fernández de Pablo

Actor

Jonatan Armengol

Gastronomic Journalist

Íñigo Lavado

Itzuli Restaurant

Iñaki Bretal

O Eirado da Leña Restaurant

1 Michelin star

1 Sol Repsol

Carolina Sánchez

Ikaro Restaurant

1 Michelin star

2 Soles Repsol

World Championship Jury

Similarly, the final jury will be appointed by the technical team and will be composed of at least 7 recognized gastronomic experts, presided over by a renowned national or international chef.

Pichaya Soontornyanakij

PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD TAPAS CHAMPIONSHIP

Born into a family with a long tradition in plant-based Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pam is Thai, with Chinese-Australian heritage, and was raised in Bangkok.

Pam was recognized as Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, and in 2025, she was named The World’s Best Female Chef by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Potong currently ranks 13th on the global list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Located in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Potong is named after Pam’s ancestral family business, which operated for over 120 years in the same building producing traditional Chinese medicine. Pam’s culinary philosophy is rooted in the Five Elements—salty, sour, spicy, texture, and the Maillard reaction—creating dishes designed to awaken all five senses.