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Artesanía No Prato - linking crafts to gastronomy
Published on 12 February 2021
Spain
Galicia
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About this good practice
Crafts and gastronomy are an essential part of Galician culture and two growing sectors whose collaboration aims to place Galicia at the epicenter of culinary and craft quality, achieving novel and attractive pairings.
The “Artesanía No Prato” (crafts on a plate) project was launched in 2013, and aims to generate an interrelationship between crafts, design, and gastronomy. It aims to connect nouvelle cuisine with the brand Artesanía de Galicia (Crafts from Galicia).
Through “Artesanía No Prato” craftsmanship is introduced to outstanding chefs in Galicia with the aim of them becoming promoters of the synergies between crafts and gastronomy, focusing on the value of bringing together both sectors and seeding new collaborations in product design for nouvelle cuisine as well as reviewing traditional elements of the local craftsmanship.
Fundación Pública Artesanía de Galicia acted as an agent between craftspeople and chefs for the incorporation of the Artesanía de Galicia brand in their restaurants and took part in different events linked to gastronomy as specific actions of promotion and symbiosis of both disciplines in national and international events. Furthermore, they have organised two professional fairs to bring closer crafts products and services to professionals from the gastronomy sector.
The “Artesanía No Prato” (crafts on a plate) project was launched in 2013, and aims to generate an interrelationship between crafts, design, and gastronomy. It aims to connect nouvelle cuisine with the brand Artesanía de Galicia (Crafts from Galicia).
Through “Artesanía No Prato” craftsmanship is introduced to outstanding chefs in Galicia with the aim of them becoming promoters of the synergies between crafts and gastronomy, focusing on the value of bringing together both sectors and seeding new collaborations in product design for nouvelle cuisine as well as reviewing traditional elements of the local craftsmanship.
Fundación Pública Artesanía de Galicia acted as an agent between craftspeople and chefs for the incorporation of the Artesanía de Galicia brand in their restaurants and took part in different events linked to gastronomy as specific actions of promotion and symbiosis of both disciplines in national and international events. Furthermore, they have organised two professional fairs to bring closer crafts products and services to professionals from the gastronomy sector.
Expert opinion
This good practice demonstrates the creative potential of local crafts by linking them with a seemingly unrelated concept to create a new and exciting experience. In this case, local artisans were paired with gastronomists and restauranteurs to develop new products for “nouvelle cuisine”.
Looking beyond the gastronomy sector, this good practice could be adapted in other sectors to enhance and create a new service. For example, connecting the artisans with other businesses in the hospitality industry to create a unique, local offering. The potential for implementing this good practice in other communities is high.
Lastly, the success of this good practice is well demonstrated through the several successful collaborations it has facilitated – not to mention the longevity of the programme (2013 – present) - which shows the need and value of the services they provide.
Looking beyond the gastronomy sector, this good practice could be adapted in other sectors to enhance and create a new service. For example, connecting the artisans with other businesses in the hospitality industry to create a unique, local offering. The potential for implementing this good practice in other communities is high.
Lastly, the success of this good practice is well demonstrated through the several successful collaborations it has facilitated – not to mention the longevity of the programme (2013 – present) - which shows the need and value of the services they provide.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
An average of 11.000 EUR per year and 90.000 EUR for each professional fair.
Evidence of success
Collaborations between chefs and craftsmen of Galicia are increasing: more than 40 crafts workshops are working with Galician and national chefs as a result of this project, as well as with large companies that distribute catering equipment.
Michelin-starred restaurants have joined this initiative with excellent results, inspiring young chefs to use crafts in their projects.
Michelin-starred restaurants have joined this initiative with excellent results, inspiring young chefs to use crafts in their projects.
Potential for learning or transfer
Spain is a worldwide gastronomic reference with one of the best international hospitality networks and many prestigious restaurants that make the Spanish product as one of the best in the world. Therein lies one of the main potentials for the transfer of knowledge of ARTESANÍA NO PRATO project to other Spanish regions or event internationally. Of course, there are already restaurants that have craft products as supports for their creations, but this experience can be generalized to a higher level, with greater projection and display.
Good practice owner
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Organisation
Fundación Pública Artesanía de Galicia (Public Crafts Foundation of Galicia)
Spain
Galicia
Contact
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