Taste of Catalonia: Culinary Masterclass
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Program
Chef Michael Balistrieri, Department Chair - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Fox Valley Technical College.
An overview of Catalonia’s rich culinary traditions, offering a glimpse into the region’s unique gastronomic heritage.
Led by Chef Alba Sunyer, this interactive workshop will explore the art of crafting “Pa Amb Tomàquet.” Participants will master the technique, gain expert tips, and create their own versions of this classic Catalan dish.
Featuring
Alba Sunyer Ollé
Chef, author, founder of TMC / Professor
Alba Sunyer was born in Barcelona and inherited her passion for Catalan cuisine from her mother.
With over 15 years of experience in the U.S., she has built a successful career as a chef, entrepreneur, and consultant, collaborating with government agencies, international brands, and local companies. Alba is also the author of The Catalan Table, endorsed by renowned chefs. Today, she represents CETT–University of Barcelona in the U.S., teaches nationwide, and consults for the Catalan American Council and Prodeca, a public company of the Catalan Government promoting Catalan food worldwide.
Partner
Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is the No. 6 best hospitality school among U.S. Public Universities and ranked 31 in the world. Nearly 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation and around the globe choose FIU for its outstanding reputation, advantageous campus locations in Miami, expert faculty, rich curriculum and real career opportunities in the international hotel, real estate, foodservice, beverage and spirits management, travel, tourism, revenue management, entertainment, and mega and large-scale event industries. As the leading diverse hospitality program with over 70% women and students from 74 countries represented, Chaplin School graduates more undergraduate Black, Hispanic and International students than any other school. For more information about Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, visit http://hospitality.fiu.edu.
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