We’re Smart® shines at Vestial 2025 in Almería
Vestial 2025, held on February 24 and 25 at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos Cabo de Gata in Almería, brought together leading international chefs and experts in green gastronomy.
Throughout the event, presentations, culinary demonstrations, and roundtable discussions highlighted the importance of plant-based cuisine for both health and sustainability.
Almería was reaffirmed as the epicenter of green gastronomy, strengthening the connection between local agriculture and haute cuisine.
Eight We’re Smart® chefs joined the action at the Vestial Conference.
- Martin Berasategui - Special Guest
- Rodrigo de la Calle, El invernadero - Madrid, Spain 5 Radishes
- Tony Garcia, Espacio Gastronomico - Almeria, Spain 5 Radishes
- Yornie van Dijk, Basiliek - Harderwijk, The Netherlands 5 Radishes
- Xavier Pellicer, Healthy Kitchen - Barcelona, Spain 5 Radishes & We’re Smart Untouchable
- Jonas Haegeman, De Vijf Seizoenen - Brakel, Belgium 5 Radishes
- Carito Lourenço, Fierro - Valencia, Spain 5 Radishes & Discovery Award 2024 Spain
- Eddie Shepherd, The Walled gardens - Manchester, UK 5 Radishes
1st part “VESTIAL” Congress 24/2/2025:
Part 2 “VESTIAL” Congress 24/2/2025
1st part “VESTIAL” Congress 25/2/2025:
Part 2 “VESTIAL” Congress 25/2/2025
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