A taste of the Vega Baja
Food tastings, showcooking and children's workshops are just some of the attractions at the festival
THE FOURTH Vega Baja gastro-cultural festival, Gastrovegabaja takes place at the municipal leisure centre (CMO), behind Habaneras commercial centre, Torrevieja from today (Friday, October 25) until Sunday.
A total of 13 Vega Baja restaurants – one each from Guardamar del Segura, Callosa de Segura, Rojales and Pilar de la Horadada, and nine from Torrevieja – are highlighting the best of their gastronomy in show cooking and food tasting events throughout the weekend.
The festival also features art, music, theatre, lectures, and children’s activities and workshops.
The event is open from 10.00-19.30 on all three days.
Tapas and food tastings are €3.
There are a limited number of spaces for each workshop and activity. Register in advance at correo@aehtc.net or WhatsApp 678 673 494.
Here is the programme of activities and events: Friday, October 25 12.00: Show cooking - Mediterráneamente
Viva with Aurora Torres Mora from La Herradura restaurant in Los Montesinos
13.00: Show cooking - Mixtura VS Fusión with David Martínez Escobar from Totem restaurant in Guardamar 14.00: Wine tasting – Bodegas del Rosario (D.O. Bullas) with Miguel Ángel Campoy, and Agrolavia honey tasting 15.00: Dessert workshop with Juan Francisco Gómez from Panaderías Mudopan 17.30: Mercados – children’s art workshop
16.00: Music with José Bolero Followed by DJ session until closing
Saturday, October 26 10.00: Children’s cooking workshop – cured and sweet food preparation with José Pareja Serna
10.00: Dibunómadas - open art encounter
11.00: Children’s cooking workshop – cured and sweet food preparation with José Pareja Serna
12.00: Show cooking – Vega Baja rice with José Francisco Gómez Maciá from Los Infantes restaurant in Almoradí 13.00: Thermomix cooking workshop
14.00: Ethno-Mediterranean dances by Raices dance school and holistic space
14.00: Wine tasting – Bodegas Azpilicueta (D.O. Rioja) with Francisco Javier Gómez Ballesta
15.00: Show cooking – the correct way to cook meat at home presented by Ramón Antón Pérez from Meson El Huertano in Torrevieja
16.00: Children’s pottery throwing workshop hosted by the Cuevas del Rodeo craft association
16.30: Los Sangochaos Chirigota (traditional, satirical singing group performing in fancy dress) cultural association
17.30: Live music with MalaSpina
Followed by DJ session until closing
Sunday, October 27 10.00: Children’s cooking workshop – cured and sweet food preparation with José Pareja Serna
11.00: El Bambu art workshop using Chinese ink and ink wash painting
11.00: Children’s cooking workshop – cured and sweet food preparation with José Pareja Serna
12.00: La Orquídea Salvaje art workshop using Chinese ink and ink wash painting 12.00: Equestrian initiation workshop by Club Hípico Al Sielo Equus
13.00: Beer tasting – Gama Mahou presented by Salvador Payá Sanchís
14.00: Children’s ceramic mask making workshop hosted by the Cuevas del Rodeo craft association
16.30: Cocktail making masterclass
17.00: DJ session with surprise draw
17.30: End of festival, hot chocolate and cake
18.00: Performance by José Hodar mass choir