{"id":2167,"date":"2025-11-10T17:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concursonacionaltapas.com\/2025\/11\/10\/the-opening-and-first-day-of-the-21st-national-tapas-championship-and-the-9th-international-tapas-competition-bring-together-more-than-60-chefs-from-around-the-world\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T16:55:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:55:20","slug":"the-opening-and-first-day-of-the-21st-national-tapas-championship-and-the-9th-international-tapas-competition-bring-together-more-than-60-chefs-from-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/concursonacionaltapas.com\/en\/2025\/11\/10\/the-opening-and-first-day-of-the-21st-national-tapas-championship-and-the-9th-international-tapas-competition-bring-together-more-than-60-chefs-from-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"THE OPENING AND FIRST DAY OF THE 21ST NATIONAL TAPAS CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL TAPAS COMPETITION BRING TOGETHER MORE THAN 60 CHEFS FROM AROUND THE WORLD"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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THE OPENING AND FIRST DAY OF THE 21ST NATIONAL TAPAS CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL TAPAS COMPETITION BRING TOGETHER MORE THAN 60 CHEFS FROM AROUND THE WORLD<\/b><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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During the event, hosted for the first time by journalist Pepe Ribagorda, the official presentation of the 2025 championships took place, bringing together some of the best chefs from Spain and around the world, who have become true ambassadors of the art of tapas.<\/b><\/p>

The C\u00fapula del Milenio in Valladolid hosted this opening day, presided over by the Mayor of Valladolid, Mr. Jes\u00fas Julio Carnero, accompanied by Emilio Mart\u00edn, Vice President of the Hospitality Association; chef Paco Morales, President of the National Championship and owner of Noor Restaurant, awarded three Michelin stars and recently recognized with the 2025 National Gastronomy Award for Best Chef by the Royal Spanish Academy of Gastronomy; as well as<\/b> Blanca Jim\u00e9nez Cuadrillero, Councillor for Tourism, Events and City Brand of the Valladolid City Council; V\u00edctor Caramanzana Rey, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Valladolid; Francisco de Frutos, President of the Valladolid Hotel Association; Roberto Migall\u00f3n, Valladolid Provincial Council; Ana Garc\u00eda, Director of the National Championship; and \u00c1ngel Moret\u00f3n, Director of the International Competition.<\/b>.<\/b><\/p>

\u201cWhen you travel and see that other countries are copying the concept of tapas, you realize we are doing an incredible job. Keep going, because the future will be yours,\u201d said chef Paco Morales at the beginning of the day.<\/b><\/p>

During the opening ceremony, Jes\u00fas Julio Carnero, Mayor of Valladolid, remarked: \u201cThe tapa connects us all culturally. It is a living expression of our identity and of how we share moments, flavors, and traditions.\u201d <\/b><\/p>

On this first day, the draw and assignment of participation turns for both championships also took place \u2014 a moment that marked the official start of this gastronomic event that places Valladolid at the center of attention.<\/b><\/p>

To close today\u2019s program, the national competition began with the participation of the first 15 finalist chefs (out of the 46 selected) of the 21st National Tapas Championship.<\/b><\/p>

Valladolid, November 10th, 2025. \u2014 Today, the official opening of the 21st National Tapas Championship and the 9th International Tapas Competition took place at the C\u00fapula del Milenio in Valladolid,<\/b><\/span><\/b>two of the most prestigious gastronomic events on the national and international scene. With this ceremony, Valladolid has once again established itself as the global epicenter of the art of the tapa. <\/span><\/p>

El acto de apertura, celebrado a las 11:30 horas, ha estado <\/span>The opening ceremony, held at 11:30 a.m., was presided over by the Mayor of Valladolid, Mr. Jes\u00fas Julio Carnero, accompanied by Ms. Blanca Jim\u00e9nez Cuadrillero, Councillor for Tourism, Events and City Brand of the Valladolid City Council; Mr. Paco Morales, President of the National Championship, chef and owner of Noor Restaurant (3 Michelin stars) and recipient of the 2025 National Gastronomy Award; Mr. V\u00edctor Caramanzana Rey, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Valladolid; Mr. Emilio Mart\u00edn, Vice President of the Hospitality Association; Mr. Francisco de Frutos, President of the Valladolid Hotel Association; Mr. Roberto Migall\u00f3n, Valladolid Provincial Council; Ms. Ana Garc\u00eda, Director of the National Championship; and Mr. \u00c1ngel Moret\u00f3n, Director of the International Competition.<\/b><\/p>

Throughout the day, an official welcome was given to more than 60 participating chefs, highlighting the importance of these championships in promoting Valladolid as a gastronomic, cultural, and tourism benchmark.<\/p>

During the opening ceremony, Jes\u00fas Julio Carnero, Mayor of Valladolid, remarked: \u201cThe tapa connects us all culturally. It is a living expression of our identity and of how we share moments, flavors, and traditions.\u201d <\/span><\/p>

\u201cThe tapa represents the connection between the land and its people. Behind each one there is a product born from the daily effort of our producers, which chefs transform through their talent and creativity into true culinary works of art. In this way, the tapa brings together territories, people, and knowledge,\u201d he added, concluding: \u201cFurthermore, the tapa has an immeasurable social value: it brings us together, invites us to share, and strengthens our bonds as a community. At the same time, it allows us to honor and give value to the entire food chain, from the field to the table.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Chef Paco Morales reflected on the connection between this type of miniature cuisine and culture and tradition: \u201cThe tapa is culture and a way of coexistence among peoples. In C\u00f3rdoba, we have historically been a blend \u2014 a mixture of all the cultures that have passed through our land. This competition is proof that we should not fear our roots, but rather feel pride and attachment to our culture,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

The Michelin-starred chef also highlighted the international value of the concept: \u201cWhen you travel and see that other countries are copying the idea of tapas, you realize that we are doing an incredible job. Keep going, because the future will be yours.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Likewise, Emilio Mart\u00edn, Vice President of the Hospitality Association, stated: \u201cIt is an honor to host a new edition that unites Valladolid with the world and with the palate. Each year, the enthusiasm of our restaurateurs remains intact as they welcome the public and offer them authentic bites of happiness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Journalist Pepe Ribagorda made his debut as master of ceremonies of the event, leading the opening day and officially presenting the championships, declaring that \u201cin tapas we find memory and territory.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Start of the Final of the 21st National Tapas Championship<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As the closing act of the inauguration ceremony, the draw and allocation of participation turns for the finalists of both the National Championship and the International Tapas Competition took place. This draw marked the official start of an intense gastronomic week, during which Valladolid becomes an international showcase for the art of miniature cuisine. <\/span><\/p>

The final of the 21st National Tapas Championship will feature 46 chefs representing 16 autonomous communities, while the 9th International Tapas Competition will welcome 16 international chefs arriving from five continents.<\/span><\/p>

During the afternoon session, following the draw to determine the order of participation, the national competition began with the first 15 chefs selected for this session. <\/span><\/p>

The participants of this first day were: <\/span><\/p>

Enrique Fern\u00e1ndez Lacalle <\/span>Meraki Gastrobar<\/b>with <\/span>El Danzador<\/span><\/i>; Mart\u00edn Fern\u00e1ndez S\u00e1nchez <\/span>B\u00e1goa Gastrobar<\/b>with <\/span>Afouteza<\/span><\/i>; Javier Fins Seoane <\/span>Hotel Talaso Atl\u00e1ntico \u2013 Restaurante Faro<\/b>with <\/span>Bikini de retales marinos con bisque de mariscos y emulsi\u00f3n de cilantro<\/span><\/i>; Ra\u00fal Bodego P\u00e9rez <\/span>La Bah\u00eda de Puerto Lajas<\/b>with <\/span>Entre Carb\u00f3n<\/span><\/i>; Juan Parraga Lossa <\/span>La Tasca de Noah<\/b>with <\/span>Vulcano de At\u00fan<\/span><\/i>; Mitxel Su\u00e1rez Suso <\/span>Bar El Tolo\u00f1o<\/b>with <\/span>Mar, Costa, Tierra<\/span><\/i>; Juan Antonio P\u00e9rez Vital <\/span>La Lonja Zanlucar<\/b>with <\/span>Peta Zeta<\/span><\/i>; Ricardo P\u00e9rez <\/span>Latxaska Etxea<\/b>with <\/span>Larva<\/span><\/i>; Yuwapat V\u00e1squez Viera <\/span>Bar Escalerica Centro<\/b>with <\/span>Champi Mongui Lun\u00e1tico<\/span><\/i>; Javier C\u00e1rceles Parra <\/span>La Tapeoteca<\/b>with <\/span>Nindoboom<\/span><\/i>; Ariel Mungu\u00eda Mart\u00ednez <\/span>Canfranc Express<\/b>with <\/span>365 Ventanas Tiene mi A\u00f1o<\/span><\/i>; Bartolom\u00e9 Lozano Gonz\u00e1lez <\/span>Asador Arrocer\u00eda Puerta de Madrid<\/b>with <\/span>Cordero Rocher<\/span><\/i>; David Miranda Casta\u00f1eda <\/span>Las Kubas<\/b>with <\/span>Puceyaki<\/span><\/i>; Andr\u00e9s Moreno Castellano <\/span>Barefoot<\/b>with <\/span>El Arenque Errante<\/span><\/i>; y Jorge Calonge Lobato <\/span>La Bocca Mediterranean<\/b>with <\/span>Mood Hambre<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presence of the Jury<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The opening ceremony was attended by several members of the juries of both championships, including renowned gastronomic professionals, culinary critics, and distinguished chefs from Spain and abroad, who will evaluate the creations competing over the coming days.<\/span><\/p>

The first day of the 21st National Tapas Championship featured Paco Morales (three Michelin stars and 2025 National Gastronomy Award for Best Chef, granted by the Royal Spanish Academy of Gastronomy) as president of the jury, accompanied by Carolina S\u00e1nchez (Ikaro Restaurant, 1 Michelin star and 2 Repsol Suns), I\u00f1aki Bretal (O Eirado da Le\u00f1a Restaurant, 1 Michelin star and 1 Repsol Sun), and \u00cd\u00f1igo Lavado (Itzuli Restaurant) as part of the permanent jury.<\/span><\/p>

Additionally, the alternate jury included Jonatan Armengol (host of the Comer a Ciegas program on Radio Intereconom\u00eda), Ruth Alejandre (Director of Public Relations and Communication at Minor Hotels), and Ra\u00fal Fern\u00e1ndez de Pablo (actor).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Tapas Festival Begins Tomorrow<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Today\u2019s session served as a prelude to a week dedicated to culinary creativity, which will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, with the launch of the Tapas Festival \u2014 an event open to the public, where visitors can taste the competing creations in various establishments across the city.<\/span><\/p>

Each finalist will be paired with a local Valladolid establishment as a sponsor, who will help provide the necessary ingredients to prepare their tapa. The venues, dates, and times when the finalist and award-winning tapas will be available to the public at the sponsoring establishments, priced at \u20ac3.50, will be detailed in the official contest app (SpainisTapas) and shared on social media for public dissemination. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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About the World Tapas Championship <\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Each participant has submitted a single, original tapa, with its ingredients and preparation detailed in the official digital form. In this case, the value of the ingredients used in the recipe must not exceed \u20ac1.90. The jury selected two finalists from Europe and one from Africa, while the remaining finalists were chosen as follows: the top three winners of the II Tapas Competition of the Americas, the top four of the I Tapas Competition of Asia, the winner of the I Tapas Competition of the United Kingdom, the winner of the III Tapas Competition of Mexico, the winner of the II Tapas Competition of Malaysia, and the first and second place winners of the VII Tapas Competition of Oceania. These competitions are held in collaboration with the Sociedad Mixta para la Promoci\u00f3n del Turismo de Valladolid. In addition to these international participants, the winner of the XX National Tapas Championship of Spain also joins the lineup, making a total of 16 finalists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each selected contestant is assigned a supporting establishment (sponsor) in Valladolid, with whom they must contact in advance to coordinate the necessary ingredients and carry out any required preparations.<\/p>\n

The Valladolid establishments will offer the winning tapas to the public, clearly identified and promoted as World Tapas Championship award-winning creations, mentioning the name of their author.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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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\u2019s Best Female Chef 2024, and in 2025, she was named The World\u2019s Best Female Chef by The World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants. Potong currently ranks 13th on the global list of The World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants.

Located in the heart of Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown, Potong is named after Pam\u2019s ancestral family business, which operated for over 120 years in the same building producing traditional Chinese medicine. Pam\u2019s culinary philosophy is rooted in the Five Elements\u2014salty, sour, spicy, texture, and the Maillard reaction\u2014creating dishes designed to awaken all five senses. <\/p>

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\u2019s Best Female Chef 2024, and in 2025, she was named The World\u2019s Best Female Chef by The World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants. Potong currently ranks 13th on the global list of The World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants.

Located in the heart of Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown, Potong is named after Pam\u2019s ancestral family business, which operated for over 120 years in the same building producing traditional Chinese medicine. Pam\u2019s culinary philosophy is rooted in the Five Elements\u2014salty, sour, spicy, texture, and the Maillard reaction\u2014creating dishes designed to awaken all five senses. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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de la identidad gastron\u00f3mica espa\u00f1ola que manifiesta la versatilidad culinaria del pa\u00eds en dosis de degustaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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