Overview
- The XXI National Tapas Contest and IX World Tapas Championship concluded in Valladolid after three days with 46 Spanish and 16 international chefs competing at the Cúpula del Milenio.
- Andrea Vignali of Al Dente Enoteca in Australia won the world title with “Humo bajo la tapa,” with Chen Cheng Dian of Taiwan and Oyvind Boe Dalev of Norway placing second and third.
- Alejandro San José of Habanero Taquería in Valladolid captured the national prize with “Milpa,” receiving €10,000 and the role of Spain’s representative at next year’s world championship.
- The world jury was chaired by Pichaya “Pan,” and the national panel by Paco Morales, reinforcing the contests’ prestige with a roster of acclaimed chefs and industry leaders.
- All contest tapas can be sampled citywide through Sunday, November 16, at the Festival Internacional de la Tapa via Valladolid’s network of sister restaurants.