The Cabildo of La Palma, along with Sodepal, is launching the first Gastronomic Festival “Saborea La Palma,” which will take place from November 8 to 10 2024 in the center of Fuencaliente.
During these days, local producers and restaurateurs will participate with direct sales booths, along with live cooking demonstrations and round tables with tastings. The event will also feature live music to set the atmosphere for this festival, which is free and open to the public.
Among the attendees will be renowned professionals from the national gastronomic field and representatives from important gastronomic organizations in Spain. The festival will offer around 40 product sales stands, as well as two stages: a main stage and an auxiliary stage, both dedicated to presentations and gastronomic exhibitions.
Complete Program of the Saborea La Palma 2024 Gastronomic Festival
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Children's inflatables - Zone 6.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Kids' cooking show for children ages 6 to 13 with Luis Perera - Zone 6.
Preparing nutritious snacks with gofio and honey, as well as gofio and honey cookie cheesecake.
5:00 PM: Round table discussion on "The Value of 'Made in La Palma': Identity, Tradition, and Synergies".
Come La Palma Activity with Manuel Pérez Rocha (almond producer) and M'Barek Bouhouch Boumaaza (honey producer from La Palma).
5:30 PM: Cooking show "Salt and its Possibilities" with moray ceviche - Come La Palma Activity. Chef: Daniel Hernández (Jardín de la Sal).
6:00 PM: Concert by Tres de Caña - Stage 2.
6:15 PM: Round table discussion "The Value of 'Made in La Palma': Authenticity and Quality from the Source".
Participants: Juan José Santos (Palmaoliva olive oil) and Juanjo Felipe (Mojos Regina).
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Children's inflatables - Zone 6.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Face painting and kids’ crafts - Zone 6.
10:15 AM: Round table discussion "The Complete Cycle: Raw Materials and Synergies on La Palma for a Circular Economy".
Participants: Andrés Hernández (Salinas Marinas Teneguía), Víctor García (Las Breñas Mill), and Jordan Acosta Hernández (Dulcería Mi Gusto).
11:00 AM: Lecture on coffee cultivation - Zone 3.
11:00 AM: Cooking show with José Alberto Díaz (El Sitio Restaurant, Hacienda de Abajo).
11:45 AM: Cooking show "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" - Come La Palma Activity. Chef: Eduardo Domínguez de León (El Cráter).
1:00 PM: Opening of the 1st Gastronomic Festival "Saborea La Palma Me Sabe" - Fuencaliente Town Hall Square.
5:30 PM: Round table discussion "Ecological Cultivation and Coffee Production on La Palma: A Path to Sustainability".
Participants: David Ramos (Olicafé), Rubén Piñero (Ecofinca Nogales), Eugenio Abreu (President of the Association of Coffee Growers of La Palma).
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Games and crafts for kids - Zone 6.
6:00 PM: Round table discussion "The New Generation of La Palma Companies: Innovation and Quality in Local Products".
Participants: Adrián Robayna (Faustina Bakery), María González (La Marilería Pastry Shop), Estefanía Rodríguez and Diego Rodríguez (La Papaya Coffee).
6:30 PM: Lecture by Mayre Modrego, Eurotoques Manager - Saborea La Palma Activity.
7:00 PM: Cooking show with Emilio Rodríguez (Ron Aldea).
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Children's inflatables - Zone 6.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Games and crafts for kids - Zone 6.
10:00 AM: Wine Decanting Workshop - Zone 3.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: "Best Burger of La Palma" Competition with Fran from "Hamburguesería Está Rico".
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Kids' cooking show for children ages 6 to 13 with Luis Perera - Zone 6.
Preparations: Tres Leches with Palma honey and La Palma banana crumble.
11:30 AM: Lecture on coffee cultivation and harvesting process - Zone 3.
12:00 PM: Concert by Duo Palma - Stage 2.
12:30 PM: Lecture "Emotional Pairings" with Michelin Star Chef Juanjo Martínez - Saborea La Palma Activity.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Face painting and crafts for kids - Zone 6.
1:15 PM: Cooking show with Adrián Bosch.
1:45 PM: Cooking show "Life in Flavor" with Rubén Medina and Bryan Medina (Zulay Bakery-Pastry).
2:15 PM: Announcement of the results of the "Best Burger of La Palma" contest.
2:30 PM: Cooking show with Daniel Tejera (Chef of Lagarto Restaurant).
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Games and face painting for kids - Zone 6.
5:00 PM: Concert by Fran Ramos - Stage 2.
6:00 PM: "Diving into Flavors" fun cooking contest for couples - Zone 3.