Basque Ambassador, the recognition that celebrates the best gastronomic ambassadors of Euskadi - Basque Country at an international level.

Organized by Basque Culinary Center.

This edition in Colombia!

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Initiative

In Euskadi - Basque Country, we embrace the bar culture: pintxos and zuritos, nibbling on tapas with a toothpick, savoring life around a table, and dipping bread into sauce. The sea and its fishing villages, the mountains and their orchards, the countryside and its vineyards—what we do and how we do it ultimately defines who we are. Definitely, in Euskadi - Basque Country, gastronomy is part of our identity.

We often say there's no place like home. However, some carry this sense of home beyond borders—these are all Basque Ambassadors.

This recognition is a tribute to the gastronomic ambassadors of the Basque Country worldwide: those who open the doors of Euskadi - Basque Country beyond its borders.

Organized by Basque Culinary Center and endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Trade, and Consumer Affairs of the Basque Government, this initiative aims to highlight chefs and professionals who, through their work, have brought the essence and richness of Basque culture to different corners of the world, along with their commitment to tradition and the quality of locally sourced products.

This 2025, we are looking for Basque ambassadors in Colombia. We want to recognize professionals in Colombia who promote Basque gastronomy. The awards will be presented in April during a special ceremony.

Can you help us find them?

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Previous editions
Basque Ambassadors
2024

Mexico
Arantxa de Saracho

Arantxa de Saracho

Reinterpreting tradition

'Guria' restaurant and three 'Guria Tapas Bars' (Guria Group)

Pablo San Román

Pablo San Román

30 years of experience

'Ekilore' restaurant and basque chefs association 'Sukalde'

Iñigo Aramburu

Iñigo Aramburu

Flavor of tradition

Restaurant 'Puerto Getaria'

Mikel Alonso

Mikel Alonso

Trajectory of excellence

Restaurants 'Biko' and 'MEXTA'

Gorka Bátiz

Gorka Bátiz

From origin to avant-garde

Restaurants 'Tezka' and 'Gorka Altamar'.

Alberto Ituarte

Alberto Ituarte

Leading with attitude

Restaurants 'Tezka' and 'Ituarte Banquetes'

Julian e Ildefonso Larrachea

Julian e Ildefonso Larrachea

A family-run chain

Obradores y panaderías Lecaroz.

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Who do you think should be awarded the Basque Ambassador distinction?

Choose an individual or a professional group in the gastronomic field, such as chefs, distributors, sommeliers, gastronomic societies, gourmet product stores, culinary educators, etc., and submit your nomination for future editions of the recognition as gastronomic ambassadors of the Basque Country.