La Boqueria pays tribute to Carles Gaig in its Council of Wise Men

April 13th. 2026

La Boqueria paid tribute this morning to Carles Gaig, who has joined the Boqueria Council of Wise People, a cycle that aims to distinguish people from the world of gastronomy and restaurants who have paved the way and set trends. Carles Gaig, who also received the Tast a La Rambla 2025 award, thus sees his career and commitment to market cuisine recognized.

Accompanied by the market's manager, Óscar Ubide, the chef reviewed his professional career and received congratulations from many colleagues in the profession who wanted to express their affection and admiration. Finally, Carles Gaig, surrounded not only by friends from the world of cuisine, received the recognition from the president of the Market, Jordi Mas, and the honorary president, Salvador Capdevila.

Carles Gaig joins the other wise people recognized by the Mercat de la Boqueria: Joan Bayén (Bar Pinotxo), Isidre Gironès (Ca l'Isidre), Jean-Louis Neichel (Restaurant Neichel), Josep Solà (Bodega Sepúlveda), Francesc Fortí (Racó d'en Binu), Joan Rossell (Florist of La Rambla and Ramblista d’Honor), Josep Monje (Restaurant Via Veneto), Josep Lladonosa (Quatre Barres), Jaume Subirós (Motel Empordà) and Montserrat and Alícia Agut (Can Culleretes).

Topics La Boqueria MarketCouncil of Wise PeopleGastronomyCultureRambla Sant Josep

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