Salón Gourmets programme

Find out what is happening at Salón Gourmets: activities, championships, contests, themed areas, awards, tastings, demonstrations and professional meetings.

Programme of activities

Throughout the show, Salón Gourmets offers a professional programme designed to discover trends, enjoy gourmet experiences and connect with brands, chefs, producers, buyers and sector influencers.

Tastings, demonstrations, competitions, talks, meetings and professional activities make Salón Gourmets an active and dynamic experience for visitors and exhibitors.

Programme of activities

Activities

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Official program

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Espacio Gastronómico Alimentos de España
Hall 7 - A05

Sponsored by MAPA (MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA, PESCA Y ALIMENTACIÓN )

#Alimentosdespaña Stage / MAPA The Tastiest Country in the World

#Alimentosdeespaña created by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which does not miss its annual appointment with Salón Gourmets through "The Richest Country in the World". It is a Gastronomic Space in which to enjoy show cooking, conferences and presentations with quality products of Spanish gastronomy,…

April 13
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Plató Gourmets
Hall 7 - F70

16th GourmetQuesos, The Best Spanish Cheeses Championship 2026

Grand Prize winner.: Savel, Airas Moniz. Chantada, Lugo Champion Gold Winner: Rey Silo Blanco, Ernesto Madera López. Pravia, Asturias. More than 800 entries submitted, 65 judges, two qualifying rounds, 20 categories, 60 finalists, and 1 winner made up the ingredients of the latest edition of Spain’s most prestigious…

Official program

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wine Tunnel
Hall 7 - A05

Sponsored by MAPA (MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA, PESCA Y ALIMENTACIÓN )

30th Wine Tunnel / MAPA

A must-see at the Salon Gourmets, the Wine Tunnel is a unique and now traditional space which, during its 29 editions, offers the possibility of tasting the country's best single varietals with 59 wine regions represented. 365 wines selected by the technicians of the Ministry of Agriculture together with the Tasting…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

INNOVATION AREA
Hall 7 - E42

32nd Innovation Area

Innovation Area is a large and impressive space which this year will showcase more than 1.000 new products in quality food and beverages. All exhibitors can present their new products to form part of this area, which includes a sample of the product and a description of the exhibitor and the location of their stand at…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Stage Pizzas
Hall 5 - B60

5th Gourmet Pizza Spanish Championship

The Spanish Gourmet Pizza Championship celebrated its fifth edition with Jesús Marquina together with the AEPA (Spanish Association of Artisan Pizza Makers) and Grupo Gourmets. Jesús Marquina, known as “Il Dottore Marquinetti,” five-time world champion, has been the master of ceremonies for the championship, which…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Stage Pizzas
Hall 5 - B60

5th Gourmet Pizza Spanish Championship

The Spanish Gourmet Pizza Championship celebrates its fifth edition with Jesús Marquina together with the AEPA (Spanish Association of Artisan Pizza Makers) and Grupo Gourmets. Jesús Marquina, known as “Il Dottore Marquinetti,” five-time world champion, will be the master of ceremonies for the championship, which will…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

ORGANIC AREA
Hall 7 - E42

6th Organic Exhibition Area

The Organic Exhibition Area is a space for the promotion and launch of organic products. The latest edition featured more than 200 products on display. in the showcases set aside for this purpose. All the products that form part of this area must have the European Union certificate and logo that guarantees compliance…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Plató Gourmets
Hall 7 - F70

6th Salon Gourmets Contest: #IncognitoproductSG26

Salón Gourmets offers you the challenge of guessing an incognito gourmet product related to the event on its Instagram profile. During the four days of celebrations, there will be a post on the @grupogourmets Instagram account giving clues to help participants discover the mystery product in each edition. Winner 39th…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Plató Gourmets
Hall 7 - F70

7th Salon Gourmets Contest: #MyfavouritestandSG26

During the four days of the event, Salón Gourmets invites visitors to vote on social media for the stand that stands out above all others, whether for its originality, uniqueness or innovation. The Salón Gourmets organisers shortlist the most outstanding stands, and users vote on social media to choose the winning…

Official program

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Túnel del AOVE
Hall 7 - A05

Sponsored by MAPA (MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA, PESCA Y ALIMENTACIÓN )

8th EVOO Tunnel / MAPA

The EVOO Tunnel is a space within "The Richest Country in the World" dedicated to the culture of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, where visitors can learn about and taste the differentiated quality brands of the Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications. Attendees can to find out about all aspects…

April 13
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Espacio Gastronómico Alimentos de España
Hall 7 - A05

Alimentos de Segovia, the breakfast of our villages

#AlimentosdeEspaña invites you to a Spanish breakfast featuring coffee, bread, and our award-winning extra virgin olive oils, “Alimentos de España Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2026.” Alimentos de Segovia, the breakfast of our villages We kick off the breakfasts at this Salón Gourmets with one of the classics, thanks…

April 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All about salicornia

The salicornia is one of the great discoveries of what the sea and the marshes offer us. A native and little-known plant, it is extremely resistant, nutritious, palatable (crunchy texture, sea flavor and salinity but hardly providing sodium) and beneficial for health. Ours is certified organic and grows it in its…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Cheese Tunnel
Hall 7 - E44

Cheese Tunnel / Cheese from Spain Awards / ICEX

A space within the Salon Gourmets where discover and taste the best national cheeses. Cheese experts lead visitors through long tables where the finalist cheeses of the 16th GourmetQuesos, The Best Spanish Cheeses Championship 2026, are exhibited. From over 900 cheeses that annually concur to the competition, a jury…

April 13
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Talleres Infantiles
Hall 3 - PAB 3

Children's Workshops

Since the 1st Workshop of the Senses in 2000, the aim has been for the non-professional public to learn about the traceability of the food displayed in this space and with this idea the Children's Workshops were born. The Children's workshops, were developed with such objetive aimed at schoolchildren between 7 and 10…

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April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Comunidad de Madrid Stage
Hall 4 - A50

Sponsored by COMUNIDAD DE MADRID

Community of Madrid Stage

Programme for Monday 13 April 11:00–12:00 pm Presentation and tasting of the different varieties of Rosquillas de San Isidro. 0rganised by the Association of Artisan Bakers of Madrid (ASEMPAS). 12:00–1:00 pm Fernando del Cerro, 2026 Ambassador for the ‘M Producto Certificado’ Madrid Food Guarantee scheme, prepared…

April 13
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

DEGUSTACION DE ACEITE DE OLIVA VIRGEN EXTRA

DEGUSTACION DE ACEITE DE OLIVA VIRGEN EXTRA, Aceite de oliva virgen extra elaborado a partir de aceitunas de la variedad «Serrana» autóctona.

April 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

EXHIBITION OF THAI PRODUCTS

All day exhibition of first Thai gastronomy brands all day.

April 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Taste Bar

Descubre la singularidad de los Aceites de Oliva Virgen Extra con DO Oli de Mallorca en la barra formada por monovarietales y coupage de las variedades autorizadas mallorquina, picual y arbequina formada por: - Es Verger - Aubocassa - Son Catiu - Sos Ferrers - SONMO-Es Roquissar - Son Mir - Olis Sóller - Sa Cadernera…

April 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

BANCO DE ALIMENTOS
Hall 3 - C50

Food Bank of Madrid - SOS Children's Villages International

Salón Gourmets collaborates with Banco de Alimentos which is a non-profit charity whose purpose is to collect and distribute food for free to social organizations such as social canteens, residences or foster homes of the Community of Madrid. During the last day of SG, Banco de Alimentos de Madrid was in charge of…

April 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GOURMET CUISINE

INTEROVIC also boasts its star chef: Antonio González (INTEROVIC's R&D team). During the four days of the fair, he will be in charge of the stand preparing tapas that showcase the versatility of lamb beyond traditional roasts: lamb Russian salad, lamb tartare, and different versions of the Paquito, including the…