Gastronomades

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The Gastronomades are celebrating their 30th edition with exceptional events!

To celebrate this special edition, we are collaborating with @zep_official, the creator of Titeuf, who has reinvented his character in a fruit and vegetable version, symbolizing gluttony and good eating, at the heart of the Gastronomades spirit.

From the 1st edition, the Gastronomades highlighted the quality products that bring honor to Charente and New Aquitaine; as well as those who make them: farmers, breeders, butchers, market gardeners, etc.

To have fun, to feast, to discover, to prepare for the holidays, to offer...
To simply live!

Gastronomades, it's an entire weekend dedicated to today's products and cuisine. A real journey from field to plate. Gathered around the same passion and the same desire for discovery, producers, artisans, chefs, apprentices, professionals or simply cooking enthusiasts meet there. It is also a place for exchanges and meetings around exhibitions, debates, cooking lessons, culinary jousts and numerous tastings of artisanal products.

So, Gastronomades is one of the first culinary events to feature chefs and to combine culinary cultures with artistic cultures, to encourage short circuits, to promote eating well in collective catering, to invent culinary jousts...

À Carat Space

• Masterclass and culinary demonstrations: attend the prestigious Pineau des Charentes and Disciples Escoffier masterclasses. These demonstrations offer you a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of wines, spirits and renowned chefs.
• GHR and CCI: Always faithful to the meeting, they will highlight the young talents of Charente, the chefs, managers of the room, bartenders and sommeliers. A bartender competition will take place on Friday.
• #LoveYourAgri and Think Local 16: Come and meet the Charente farmers and discover their profession through games and quizzes. Take part in the competition to try to win a gift basket worth €100.
• Market of gourmet producers and artisans: Taste local products, discover gourmet demonstrations (chocolates, pastries, craft beers, etc.) and chat directly with the producers. A real dive into the Charente region!
• Artisans’ Village: Explore a space dedicated to food trades and artisans, where tradition and know-how meet.
• Grand Angoulême Short Circuits Stand: Chefs will offer culinary demonstrations featuring the Charentaise baguette and products from agricultural test areas.
• Catering area: Three spaces to eat with local products: Mange Debout in the Espace Charentais, Club 16 for local gastronomy, and the Espace Bistronomique for a refined culinary experience.
• The stage will be more than ever hosted by Pascal Pressac who will introduce the chefs and comment on their demonstrations. Some nice surprises await you for this 30th edition. 

In the city

• Gastronomads Menu: Chef Anthony Carballo of La Nauve in Cognac is taking up the challenge this year. His menu will be served in daycare centers, schools, colleges, businesses, healthcare facilities and nursing homes, bringing together all generations around local gastronomy. On the menu: Starter: Fondant winter giant, mimosa condiment, Main course: Poultry fricassee with mushrooms, apple purée with hazelnut butter, Dessert: Chocolate mousse with peanuts.
• Portraits of apprentices from Charente: Discover a gallery of 40 portraits of former catering apprentices exhibited in the city center, celebrating their journeys and successes.
• 1 chef = 1 product: During the “Gastronomad Week”, Angoulême chefs highlight local products on their menus, with the presence of producers in the restaurants.
• Gourmet evening at the Halles d'Angoulême: An emblematic and friendly place, the merchants welcome you for a lively evening around local delicacies.
• Gastronomads in EHPADs: In 10 EHPADs, grandchildren and grandparents meet around the pastry shop, sharing recipes and memories in a warm atmosphere.

À Espace Franquin (December 7 and 8)

• Exceptional tasting: Come and enjoy a luxurious tea time with creations by pastry chefs (Nina Métayer, Natacha Favre, Dimitri Bechez) made by students from the Barbezieux CFA. A portion of the sales will support the Fleur d'Isa association.
• World Tasting Space: Parents and children will be able to taste pastries from around the world created by students in training and parents of students from the Basseau primary school.
• Croquembouche Competition: An exciting duel between two CFA on the theme of the 30th edition, with creations in choux, sugar and nougatine.
• Final of the Amateur Pastry Competition: The competition is open to enthusiasts aged 10 to 70. The winner will have the chance to make their creation in the HUE artisan pastry chef's laboratory and see their pastry become a signature.
• Come and discover the fascinating art of culinary sculpture: Sugar, chocolate and watermelon and fruit sculptures by David Charlot. A unique culinary experience.
• Sales and Signing Space: Find sweet products signed books, professional books, chocolates, biscuits and pastries. The opportunity to buy their products and meet authors at signings.