La Cuina del Vent and Girona Excel·lent Partner to Promote Local Products

The agreement between the gastronomic collective from Alt Empordà and the Girona Provincial Council's quality seal aims to highlight local products year-round.

Generic image of a chef preparing a dish with fresh ingredients.
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Generic image of a chef preparing a dish with fresh ingredients.

The gastronomic collective La Cuina del Vent and the Girona Excel·lent quality seal from the Girona Provincial Council have formalized an alliance to ensure the presence of local products in Alt Empordà restaurants throughout the year.

This recently presented initiative primarily aims to strengthen ties between local producers and the restaurant sector, ensuring that products bearing the Girona Excel·lent distinction are permanently incorporated into the culinary offerings of participating establishments.
The collaboration will not be limited to specific campaigns but seeks stable integration that enhances the quality of native products and boosts the economy of the Girona regions. According to the promoters, this strategy will generate shared synergies and opportunities, fostering trust and building a more robust territorial network.

"It generates shared opportunities, fosters trusting relationships, and builds a network that makes us stronger as a territory."

Vanessa Peiró · Deputy for Girona Excel·lent and Markets of the Girona Provincial Council
The Girona Excel·lent seal, which for the 2025-2026 biennium includes 137 products from 83 companies, covers 17 different categories, ranging from mineral waters and rice to cured meats, olive oils, and wines. These products are selected through blind tastings to guarantee their quality.

"They have already done the work for us, with the selection of award-winning products by a professional jury; therefore, it has been easy for us to incorporate Girona Excel·lent into our seasonal dishes or tasting menus because they are high-quality products. It's a win-win: everyone benefits."

Josep Amiel · President of La Cuina del Vent
Currently, ten restaurants from La Cuina del Vent have already joined the initiative, displaying the Girona Excel·lent distinction. The remaining establishments in the collective are expected to join this collaboration with the Girona Provincial Council soon.