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Hotel Alga's 4th Tribute Dinner in July to Feature Chefs Carles Abellan and Oriol Balaguer
The event, which will take place on July 18th in Calella de Palafrugell, will be led by chef Pere Malagelada, and will also feature Jaume Font and grill master Aitor Núñez for a night dedicated to reinterpreted traditional cuisine.
Thirty years later, chef Carles Abellan and pastry chef Oriol Balaguer are cooking together again. And they will do so at what has become one of the essential events of the summer calendar: the Tribute Dinner at Hotel Alga in Calella de Palafrugell. This gastronomic reunion will take place on July 18th.
The fourth edition of Hotel Alga's Tribute Dinner will, in fact, bring together five names who have written a page in the history of our cuisine. Leading the event, once again, will be Pere Malagelada, chef of El Càntir restaurant at Hotel Alga 4*, accompanied by leading figure in Empordà cuisine Jaume Font, Basque grill master Aitor Núñez, pastry chef Oriol Balaguer and, as the special guest, Carles Abellán, one of the chefs who has most contributed to dignifying the world of tapas and transforming them into haute cuisine.
Thirty years later, chef Carles Abellan and pastry chef Oriol Balaguer are cooking together again. And they will do so at what has become one of the essential events of the summer calendar: the Tribute Dinner at Hotel Alga in Calella de Palafrugell. This gastronomic reunion will take place on July 18th.
The fourth edition of Hotel Alga's Tribute Dinner will, in fact, bring together five names who have written a page in the history of our cuisine. Leading the event, once again, will be Pere Malagelada, chef of El Càntir restaurant at Hotel Alga 4*, accompanied by leading figure in Empordà cuisine Jaume Font, Basque grill master Aitor Núñez, pastry chef Oriol Balaguer and, as the special guest, Carles Abellán, one of the chefs who has most contributed to dignifying the world of tapas and transforming them into haute cuisine.
A Mediterranean Menu
The July 18th menu will begin with a welcome appetizer inspired by Ramats de Foc, prepared by the host chef, Pere Malagelada. Next, diners will enjoy a selection of Carles Abellan's most representative tapas. Afterward, Jaume Font will present a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic 'mar i muntanya' (sea and mountain dish), while grill master Aitor Núñez will offer a tasting of Basque grilled dishes.
With this fourth edition on July 18th, the Tribute Dinner consolidates an initiative that was born with the aim of championing Catalan cuisine, its great chefs, and the products that form part of our gastronomic identity.
The first edition was held in 2023 to highlight the career of the Catalan-Alsatian chef Jean Louis Neichel. In 2024, the Tribute Dinner paid homage to the Empordà brothers Josep and Jaume Font. Last year, the guest was Banyoles chef Pere Arpa.
Pictured: The chefs of the 2025 Tribute Dinner
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Fantastique
Hôtel très bien situé à 5-10mn à pied du bord de mer. L'hôtel est moderne, très bien décoré. La chambre est spacieuse, nous avions vue sur la mer. Il y a une grande piscine, parfaite pour ceux qui aiment faire des longueurs. Il y a un bassin avec des tortues d'eau.
Súper!
Estada rapida de 1 nit per celebrar una ocasio especial amb la parella.
El tracte genial des del peimer moment!
L’espai increible, net i molt ben decorat!
Les habitacions perfectes, molt moderna, amolia i amb vistes al mar!
El tracte genial des del peimer moment!
L’espai increible, net i molt ben decorat!
Les habitacions perfectes, molt moderna, amolia i amb vistes al mar!
Hotel Espectacular
Hem estat aquest finde, que dir d,aquest hotel, espectacular el tracte de tot el personal, la amabilat del servei cuina i bar amb Rafael al cap, recepcio, les instalacions en general, llastima que sols hem estat una nit, pero de ben segur que tornarem, gracies a tots per fer ho possible!!!
Excel·lent
Hi hem estat una sola nit i n'hem sortit encantats. Ens han donat una habitació renovada, àmplia i amb terrassa. Ens han permès estar tot el dia següent per l'hotel, fent us de la iscina i la resta de serveis (fent el check out pel matí). Molt bon tracte per part de tot el personal.
Un petit oasi
Ens hem allotjat a l'Hotel Alga durant un cap de setmana i ha estat una experiència excel·lent. La ubicació és immillorable, molt a prop del mar i del centre de Calella, però amb una calma absoluta. Les habitacions són còmodes i molt netes, i el jardí amb la piscina és ideal per relaxar-se.
Calm and serene hotel for families and couples alike
Really lovely hotel. Short walk (5 mins) to the beach and restaurants. Great breakfast too. Every staff member was professional and helpful and I was sad to leave when the time came.
