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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Jan Majoor (right) with Emile van der Staak and Georgios Erotokritou. (photo: Duncan de Fey)
Jan Majoor (right) with Emile van der Staak and Georgios Erotokritou. (photo: Duncan de Fey)
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