Andorra Taste 2026: dates, program, chefs, and gastronomy

Andorra Taste 2026 is the 5th International High Mountain Cuisine Meeting, a gastronomic event that will bring together chefs, producers, and professionals linked to mountain territories in Escaldes-Engordany from September 16 to 20, 2026. The program combines three days of professional meetings with a weekend open to the public, featuring tastings, showcookings, tastings, children's workshops, and live music. In this guide, you will find the dates, venues, participating chefs, and the program you need to organize your visit.

What is Andorra Taste 2026 and why is it important for Andorra's gastronomy?

Andorra Taste 2026 is an international meeting dedicated to high mountain cuisine, with territory, product, and gastronomic identity as central themes. The organization presents the event as a space for reflection on the relationship between landscape, culture, biodiversity, and cuisine, as well as an opportunity to bring together different ways of understanding mountain gastronomy.

The 2026 edition also places special attention on France as guest territory, with the participation of chefs related to the Alps, the Pyrenees, and other French gastronomic landscapes. The program also includes professionals from Spain, Andorra, Italy, Austria, and Peru.

What is the difference between the professional days and the popular days?

Andorra Taste is divided into two main formats:

The professional days have their main venue at El Prat del Roure, while the popular days take place on c/ dels Veedors, in Escaldes-Engordany.

When is Andorra Taste 2026?

Andorra Taste 2026 will be held from Wednesday, September 16 to Sunday, September 20, 2026. The professional part runs from September 16 to 18, and the popular part extends from September 18 to 20.

To organize a visit, these are the key dates:

The schedules currently published by the organization are 12:00–23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and 12:00–20:00 on Sunday for the popular sessions.

Where is Andorra Taste 2026 held?

Andorra Taste 2026 is held in Escaldes-Engordany, although activities are distributed among different venues depending on the program. The main venue for the professional sessions is El Prat del Roure, while the popular section uses the space at c/ dels Veedors.

The professional program also includes activities outside the main auditorium, with sessions in places such as Les Pardines, Borda del Pi and Coll de la Botella. This gives the professional congress a dimension linked to the territory itself and not just to a conference space.

What is the professional program for Andorra Taste 2026?

The professional program runs from September 16 to 18 and combines presentations, round tables, and tastings. The content revolves around mountain cuisine, territorial identity, local products, sustainability, wine, and the relationship between landscape and gastronomy.

What happens on Wednesday, September 16?

The inaugural day features some of the most prominent interventions of the edition.

The day combines a look at gastronomic identity with the official inauguration and the tribute to Virgilio Martínez.

What's happening on Thursday, September 17?

The second day delves into the relationship between cuisine, landscape, and territory. Published sessions include presentations by Manolo Franco, Vivien Durand, Julian Stieger, Sergio and Javier Torres, Iván Cerdeño and Riccardo Gaspari.

The day also includes the round table “From territory to identity”, with Joël Sala, Benjamín Lana, Rafel Muria and Josep Maria Masó, scheduled at Borda del Pi.

What's happening on Friday, September 18?

Friday's professional day focuses on the Pyrenees, mountain products, and wine.

Friday also serves as a transition to the popular events, which begin that same day in Escaldes-Engordany.

Which chefs are participating in Andorra Taste 2026?

Andorra Taste 2026 brings together chefs and professionals from different mountain territories and other gastronomic regions. Among the names highlighted by the organization are Emmanuel Renaut, Virgilio Martínez, Sergio and Javier Torres, Riccardo Gaspari, Paco Roncero, Iris Jordán, Iván Cerdeño, Julian Stieger, Vivien Durand and Dennys Teixeira, in addition to chefs and professionals linked to Andorra.

Some of the most relevant profiles in the program are:

The list and specific content of the interventions may be updated in the official program.

Who receives the Andorra Taste Award 2026?

Virgilio Martínez receives the Andorra Taste Award 2026. The recognition distinguishes his work around identity and territory cuisine and, specifically, his way of relating cuisine to the landscape and traditional pantry of Peru.

The chef of Central, in Lima, also stars in the presentation “There's more outside”, scheduled for September 16, before the award ceremony.

Martínez's presence fits particularly well with the conceptual axis of this edition: using cuisine as a tool to interpret and highlight a territory.

What are the popular sessions of Andorra Taste 2026?

The popular sessions are the part of the event designed for the general public and are held from September 18 to 20 on c/ dels Veedors, in Escaldes-Engordany. The program combines gastronomy with participatory activities and live music.

During these three days, you will find four main types of activities:

• Gastronomic tastings.
• Showcookings and tastings.
• AulaKids with cooking workshops.
• Live music.

The organization presents this part of the event as a high-mountain gastronomy experience open to all audiences.

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What can you eat at Andorra Taste Popular 2026?

The popular gastronomic offer brings together proposals from different restaurants and establishments in Andorra, with a clear presence of ingredients associated with mountain cuisine and local produce. The current program includes dishes with Andorran meat, potato, mushrooms, cured meats, cheese, forest products, and reinterpreted traditional preparations.

Among the published proposals are:

These proposals are part of the currently published offer and may be modified before or during the event.

Do you have to pay to eat at Andorra Taste Popular?

Yes, the tastings have their own event payment system, but the official website currently does not publish a price per tasting on its 2026 page. What it does specify is that this year payment is completely digital: you can pay directly at each stand with bank card, mobile, or smartwatch.

Therefore, it is not advisable to automatically transfer the price from an edition prior to 2026. To find out the updated amount, it is recommended to consult the official event information.

What showcookings and tastings are there at Andorra Taste Popular?

The showcookings and tastings are free activities open to the public, although the organization states that places are limited.

What activities are there on Friday, September 18?

What activities are there on Saturday, September 19?

What activities are there on Sunday, September 20?

Are there activities for children at Andorra Taste 2026?

Yes. Andorra Taste Popular includes an AulaKids space with Andorran cooking workshops and limited spots. The workshops are scheduled during the three days of the popular event.

Among the planned preparations are:

• Andorran brownie with fir syrup and raspberries.
• Spinach quiche with Andorran cheese.
• Chausson aux pommes.
• Puff pastry braids with cheese and donja.

The program is distributed between Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with different time slots.

For families, AulaKids is one of the elements that most clearly differentiates the popular event from the professional format.

What music will there be during Andorra Taste Popular?

Gastronomy is complemented by a program of live music during the popular event. The agenda includes artists and groups with diverse styles, designed to accompany the gastronomic activity.

The organization has scheduled performances from midday until night, so the visit can be planned not only as a meal, but as a multi-hour activity in the center of Escaldes-Engordany.

Which day is most worthwhile to visit Andorra Taste 2026?

It depends on the type of experience you are looking for. To experience the popular festival in its most complete version, Saturday the 19th is an especially interesting option because it concentrates tastings throughout the day and an extensive program of showcookings and tastings. Friday the 18th is more suitable for those who want to combine the opening of the popular event with some professional activity, while Sunday the 20th presents a shorter program and may better suit a family visit or a more relaxed gastronomic day.

These are recommendations based on the published program, not an official classification of the event.

Is it necessary to book to attend Andorra Taste 2026?

Access to the popular events should not be confused with registration for certain activities or the professional program. The organization specifically states that some activities have limited spots and that, in certain cases, prior registration is required.

Specifically, the professional program indicates an activity with limited capacity at the Pessons Lake refuge for which it is necessary to send an email to info@andorrataste.com and await confirmation from the organization.

For showcookings and children's activities, it is also indicated that spots are limited. Therefore, before attending, it is advisable to review the official program and prioritize the activities that interest you most.

How to make the most of a visit to Andorra Taste for a gastronomic getaway?

Andorra Taste can be easily integrated into a getaway focused on mountain gastronomy. The popular part is concentrated in Escaldes-Engordany, so it can be combined with a visit to the city center, a meal at a local restaurant, or a route through other spaces linked to Andorran gastronomy.

To extend the experience beyond the festival, it is especially useful to consult our guide on Andorran gastronomy, our selection of typical Andorran dishes and the guide to typical Andorran restaurants.

If you are looking for a more contemporary gastronomic experience, you can also consult our selection of restaurants with tasting menus in Andorra.

What mistakes should be avoided when planning your visit?

The main mistake is confusing the professional program with the popular events. Not all activities have the same format or are designed for the same audience.

Also avoid:

• Assuming schedules are final when they may change. The organization warns that the program is subject to updates.
• Assuming a price from a previous edition is valid. The official 2026 website currently does not show a tasting price on its popular page.
• Arriving without checking activities with limited spots. Showcookings, tastings, and AulaKids workshops have limited capacity.
• Trying to see everything in a single visit. The program spans five days and brings together activities in different formats and spaces.

Where to consult the updated program for Andorra Taste 2026?

The main source for checking last-minute changes is the official Andorra Taste website, where both the professional program and the popular events are published. The professional program expressly includes a notice about possible modifications to the agenda, schedules, and speakers.

To plan your visit, it is advisable to consult:

Professional program: dates, times, presentations, round tables, and participants.
Popular program: tastings, showcookings, sampling sessions, AulaKids, and music.

What you should know before going to Andorra Taste 2026?

Checklist to make the most of your visit

• First, choose the day according to the type of experience you are looking for.
• Check the official program before traveling.
• Note down activities with limited places that you want to try.
• Reserve time for tastings, as they are an essential part of the popular events.
• Bring a digital payment method, as the organization indicates that the 2026 payment system is digital and accepts card, mobile, or smartwatch.
• Combine the festival with other gastronomic plans in Andorra to turn the visit into a complete getaway.

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