El Cigarral del Ángel: The culinary memory of Castile, elevated to art.

A Toledo chef and master of cuisine based on environment and memory, Iván Cerdeño has turned Cigarral del Ángel into a national gastronomic emblem. From his restaurant in one of Toledo's most beautiful natural enclaves, Cerdeño recovers the culinary soul of Castilla-La Mancha, reinterpreting historic recipes and forgotten flavors with a contemporary sensibility that has earned him two Michelin stars and three Repsol Suns.

His dishes revolve around the local food—Tajo vegetable gardens, scrubland, inland fishing—which he transforms into gastronomic narratives with elegance and precision. Each dish is a tribute to the history, the landscape, and the ingredients that give identity to his land.

Presentation: Monday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m.
IN KEY OF SUSTAINABILITY
Title: Local Products as Added Value

In his presentation, Iván Cerdeño will show how rooted cuisine can become a high-value-added proposal. Through respect for tradition, product knowledge, and an innovative vision, his cuisine demonstrates that origin is not a starting point, but rather the path to excellence. A reflection on how land and memory can be the main assets of haute cuisine.