A new digital platform has launched in Catalonia, transforming the way people find restaurants and calçots producers. For local residents, this means no more spending hours searching for a trusted venue for a traditional meal. The new map brings together hundreds of establishments and producers, making it easy to quickly find the right spot and trust in the product’s quality.
Previously, fans of calçotada had to rely on friends’ recommendations or random online reviews. This often led to disappointment: not all restaurants lived up to expectations and finding certified calçots was a challenge. Now, the situation has changed—an interactive map displays all available options at a glance, allowing users to compare and select the best deal.
Interactive map
The app’s creators, Gerard Cañellas Prades and Arnau Pérez de Tudela Guasch, have gathered more than 500 restaurants, producers, and shops related to calçots on the platform. Each participant is marked on the map, and their profile includes an address, contact details, and additional information. This allows users to quickly plan a trip or order calçots for home delivery.
Special attention is given to quality: filters allow users to choose only establishments with official certificates and recognized quality marks. According to El confidencial, the idea emerged after numerous questions from residents and visitors in Catalonia about where to find authentic calçots with guaranteed origin. The platform continues to grow—new participants can add their details through the official website.
Gastronomy and Traditions
The app is not limited to just a map. It features a section with news, stories, and interesting facts about calçots and calçotada. This helps keep the tradition alive year-round, not just during the season. Users can discover new recipes, events, and learn about the specifics of calçots cultivation in different regions of Catalonia.
The app is available for free download on iOS and Android devices. The project is supported by local producers, municipalities, and companies involved in gastronomy. Thanks to this, the platform becomes not only a convenient search tool but also a constant showcase for Catalan cuisine.
Market Impact
The launch of such a map has already impacted the calçots market. Restaurants and producers report increased interest in certified products. For consumers, this means greater transparency and confidence in quality. For businesses, it’s an opportunity to attract new customers and strengthen their reputation.
According to El confidencial, the initiative helps strengthen the connection between producers and consumers, while also supporting small family businesses. In a highly competitive environment, this becomes an important advantage for those who focus on quality and tradition.
In recent years, several similar projects related to the digitalization of gastronomic traditions have emerged in Spain. For example, interactive wine route maps or apps to find the best tapas bars in Andalusia. Such services are quickly gaining popularity because they make traditional cuisine more accessible and understandable to a wide audience. As a result, interest in local products is growing, and small producers are gaining new opportunities for development.
