Quality Certification in Spanish Gastronomy
A professional certification framework recognising authenticity, cultural integrity and quality standards in Spanish gastronomy.
The Spanish Gastronomic Institute has developed a certification system to support restaurants and gastronomic projects committed to authentic Spanish cuisine and cultural accuracy.
What does the certification represent?
The Quality Certification issued by the Spanish Gastronomic Institute recognises restaurants and gastronomic projects that demonstrate a genuine commitment to Spanish culinary traditions, product integrity and professional execution.
This certification is not based solely on recipes, but on cultural understanding, technical standards and consistency.
Who is the certification for?
Restaurants offering Spanish cuisine
Gastronomic projects focused on Spanish
culinary identity
Institutional or cultural food initiatives
Selected professional concepts aligned
with Spanish gastronomy
The certification is designed for professional projects and is not intended for casual or purely commercial adaptations of Spanish cuisine.
Certification criteria
Authenticity of recipes and techniques
Proper use and understanding of Spanish products
Cultural and regional coherence
Professional kitchen standards and consistency
Respect for Spanish gastronomic identity
Each project is evaluated holistically, taking into account both culinary execution and cultural context.
Certification process
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Initial assessment and dialogue
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Evaluation of culinary and cultural criteria
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Guidance and recommendations (if needed)
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Certification and official recognition
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Periodic review to ensure continued compliance
Important tone note:
The process is designed to support improvement and excellence, not to impose rigid or punitive controls.
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Why certification matters
Professional recognition and credibility
Cultural legitimacy in Spanish gastronomy
Differentiation in the market
Alignment with recognised standards
Ongoing relationship with the Institute