Catalan culinary traditions preserved by local chefs and restaurants

Traditional Catalan gastronomy is being championed by local figures through social media and long-standing establishments. In Mallorca, an autodidact known as Xef Ernest uses Instagram to promote traditional Mallorcan recipes, expressing concern that local culinary heritage is often undervalued in favor of global food trends. He aims to encourage younger generations to recover ancestral cooking methods.

In Barcelona, the restaurant Can Joan has served traditional cuisine from the Lleida region for 60 years. Run by Joan Segut and his daughter Sandra, the establishment serves as a cultural enclave for Lleida-style dishes, such as snails, maintaining regional culinary roots within the city.