Buffara to host International Council of Basque Culinary Center in Brazil

Curitiba, Brazil, has been selected as the host city for the 16th International Council meeting of the Basque Culinary Center (BCC), scheduled for November. Renowned Brazilian chef Manoella 'Manu' Buffara will serve as the event's host, marking the first time the council convenes in her home city.

Buffara expressed her enthusiasm for hosting the event in Curitiba, viewing it as a significant opportunity for global culinary professionals to recognize the city's potential as a center for the "future of cuisine" and international events. The council's agenda will focus on pressing issues within the food industry, such as sustainability, innovation, and the broader social impact of gastronomy.

The BCC International Council comprises influential figures in the culinary world, including chefs like Joan Roca, Dominique Crenn, Michel Bras, Elena Reygadas, and Pía León. Buffara, who leads the Manu restaurant in Curitiba, is known for her commitment to local producers and communities, emphasizing quality, proximity, and the stimulation of the local economy through her culinary approach. Her work has earned her international accolades, including "Best Female Chef in Latin America 2022" and recognition from "The Best Chef Awards."

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No estoy situada en la capital, no hago ‘fine dining’, pero no es suerte, es trabajo