IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to protect and promote distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies. This is essential to safeguard our planet, health, wellness and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2010, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.
IGCAT provides the European and World Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the World and European Regions of Gastronomy Platforms. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Award, the World Food Gift Challenge, the Top Websites for Foodie Travelers Award and the Food Film Menu.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSCatalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 membership campaign launched
Catalonia has launched an ambitious campaign to secure further endorsement for its World Region of Gastronomy 2025...
MoreAfrican experts from IGCAT pave the way for the 1st African World Region of Gastronomy
Community empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable development were just some of the key subjects to be...
MoreCatalonia 2025 shines at Alimentaria international fair
Over 25 cooking demonstrations, talks and presentations about the local culinary and gastronomic landscape took...
MoreAseer 2024 to host the 5th World Food Gift Challenge
Aimed at rewarding the most unique food and food-related craft gifts from the World and European Regions of...
MoreThe European Young Chef Award 2024 to be held in Sicily 2025
IGCAT has officially announced the 8th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will be hosted in Sicily...
MoreSubmissions open to IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024!
IGCAT has officially launched the most awaited call for submissions for the 6th International Food Film Menu. This...
MoreGuadeloupe nominated to be the first Caribbean World Region of Gastronomy
Guadeloupe, and its islands, was proposed by Hauts-de-France, European Region of Gastronomy 2023 as the best...
MoreGozo recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD...
MoreWant a tasty adventure? See IGCAT’s Top 10 Websites for Foodie Travelers for 2024
Hungry for an exceptionally tasty adventure across borders? IGCAT has just announced the Top 10 Websites for Foodie...
MoreSicily officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2025
Sicily was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of...
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