Highlights for the programme in Valencia will include a series of critical events which have become the cornerstone of 50 Best Restaurants celebrations: thought-leadership forum #50BestTalks; a 50 Best Signature Sessions series of collaborative dining events open to the public; a Chefs’ Feast showcasing the finest produce and cooking from the Spanish region and, of course, the awards ceremony and countdown itself. Best will continue to use its global platform to highlight even more excellent restaurants and bars worldwide – through the 50 Best Discovery platform and its 50 Best lists, special awards and content series.
The world’s most renowned chefs, restaurateurs and culinary stars gathered in London this past July for the 2022 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants at the historic Old Billingsgate market, marking the 20th year of the awards. The 50 Best organisation’s role in promoting restaurants and showcasing culinary talent remains more critical than ever, continuing to support the hospitality sector by inspiring diners to seek out exciting gastronomic experiences, whether near or far.
Ximo Puig, President of the Generalitat Valenciana, says: “It is undeniable that the gastronomy of our community is going through its best moment, as is confirmed by choice of Valencia to host The World’s 50
2023 marks the first time the world-renowned celebration will be held in Valencia, hosting the most important annual gatherings of chefs, restaurateurs, media and culinary icons in the gastronomic calendar. 50 Best will take the opportunity in 2023 and beyond to amplify diverse voices and positive messages, foster progressive discussion and cross-border collaboration, and encourage more extraordinary gastronomic discovery and exploration.
An extensive event programme hosted throughout the city will culminate in the much-anticipated awards ceremony when The World’s Best Restaurants 2023 ranking is revealed. Following the 20th anniversary of the awards in 2022, we were reminded once again of our aim to celebrate great restaurants and great chefs, but more than that, to unite the global hospitality community and bring people together through food. The world’s most renowned chefs will also impart their knowledge to local culinary students through a 50 Best educational event.
Best works with professional services consultancy Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner to help protect the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 awards ceremony this June, in collaboration with our host destination partner, Visit Valencia and other Tourism Valencian institutions. Best Restaurants 2023 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Valencia in, Spain, in June 2023.
Stefano Bolognese, Sanpellegrino International Business Unit Director, says: “For over 20 years, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, says: “We are thrilled to announce Valencia as the location of The World’s 50. We can’t wait to join the 2023 edition, another exciting journey to explore and recognise the diverse list of restaurants spread across five continents”.
William Drew, Director of Content for The World’s 50 Geranium, will now join the Best of the Best list of former No.1 restaurants and, therefore, will not be eligible to appear in the ranking for 2023 and beyond unless it meets the requirements to classify as a new restaurant. Sanpellegrino is a proud part of this prestigious international community – we share the common objective of promoting culinary excellence and contributing to the gastronomic sector’s evolution.
50 Best Restaurants awards 2023. The June event programme will be preceded by several special awards announcements designed to honour the achievements of both individuals and establishments.
The exact date of the awards ceremony will be confirmed in the coming months. Best Restaurants unites the global hospitality industry and brings people together through food. Best Restaurants 2022 event in London, UK, saw Geranium in Copenhagen, Denmark, named The World’s Best Restaurant. We cannot wait to gather this incredible community in June in Valencia, a city that loves and values its food culture.
Visitors can explore and experience Valencia, a popular destination renowned for festivals, culture, sports and gastronomy. 50 Best Restaurants 2023. This land is a benchmark in gastronomy and, daily, continues to work and innovate to remain at the forefront.
Written by: Supaporn Pholrach (Joom)
