In the midst of Christmas preparations and countless comings and goings about new restrictions, Barcelona this weekend has a breath of fresh air when it comes to leisure, as the second edition of Eat Gaudí is being held, the only gastronomic market organized in the bowels of a work by Antoni Gaudí, the Torre Bellesguard. It goes without saying that, being also located outdoors, safety measures are strictly adhered to. So here, all that's left is to enjoy.
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And for us to be able to do so, the organization of Eat Gaudí has achieved this, almost, act of heroism in the midst of a health pandemic and with current conditions, which are not easy at all. Although the merit is not only held by the organization, but also by all the brands involved. "We share the feeling that, despite the adverse situation and uncertainty, it is vital to keep doing things, and even more so now at Christmas... Of course, taking all the necessary security measures to make the event safe for workers and visitors," confirms Anna Mollet, manager of Torre Bellesguard, to The New Barcelona Post.
The participation modalities for exhibitors are diverse, and "they have a different cost depending on whether they set up a stand or a foodtruck, with a small variable depending on electricity consumption, especially in the case of foodtrucks," clarifies Mollet. Given the exceptional situation we are going through, the organization confirms that "this year's rates have been significantly reduced" trying to adapt to the needs of the brands, heavily affected by business closures and continuous changes in pace.
"We share the feeling that, despite the adverse situation and uncertainty, it is vital to keep doing things, and even more so now at Christmas... Of course, taking all the necessary security measures to make the event safe for workers and visitors," confirms Anna Mollet, manager of Torre BellesguardIt is almost a miracle that in such a turbulent time as the one we are going through, Barcelonians can enjoy this type of leisure plans this weekend, to which months ago we were more than accustomed thanks to an unstoppable cultural agenda, but which, like 2020, is also agonizing. In this second edition of the market, the efforts by the Eat Gaudí organization have doubled, especially in the economic sphere.Mollet qualifies the inevitable: "With covid, it's difficult to balance income and costs. We have had to reduce the number of exhibitors to comply with safety distances, drastically reducing income, and in return, our costs have skyrocketed due to the increase in personnel needed for the correct development of the entire operation (entry protocols, queue management, participant registration, cleaning and disinfection of tables and spaces, etc.)". An investment that will probably never be profitable, but at least it allows them to stay alive.
What can we find at Eat Gaudí?
This gastronomic and cultural market, which this year will also feature high doses of Christmas spirit, is a collection of stands and foodtrucks, with the best brands and products, as well as a carefully curated proposal of workshops, tastings, and children's activities, all in a unique Gaudian setting, the Bellesguard Tower.
And since people come here above all to eat, and to eat very well, the second edition of Eat Gaudí is sponsored by the prestigious Ada Parellada, chef of Restaurant Semproniana and standard-bearer of conscious cuisine. As a hallmark of Eat Gaudí, the sponsor expressly designs an experience or activity for the market, which on this occasion will take place in the glazed porch located in the gardens.
History, architecture, gastronomy and… shopping. Eat Market is also designed to be a place to finish all those pending Christmas gifts, either with the exact ingredient for a recipe or a gourmet gift for lovers of all things good and beautiful. If we add culture and heritage to the proposal, we already have the perfect recipe for this second edition of Eat Gaudí to be a complete success.
Eat Gaudí takes place on December 18, 19 and 20 at the Bellesguard Tower. The schedule for Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 is from 11:00h to 22:00h. Tickets can be purchased on the website enabled for the event. The market also presents as a novelty in this second edition a reserved area of the venue as a children's zone, which will also feature activities specially designed for the little ones.
The discreet prominence of the Bellesguard Tower
Built by Antoni Gaudí between 1900 and 1909, Torre Bellesguard is one of Gaudí's most unknown works, and also one of the least common, as it features very unusual straight lines in his work, inspired by the medieval castle of Martin I the Human, last king of the Catalan dynasty of the House of Barcelona. The king lived in Bellesguard until his death in 1410. And so in 1900 Gaudí began to build a castle halfway between modernism and Gothic while restoring the remains of the medieval palace, which are part of the estate's gardens.
Many characters and historical events that took place in Bellesguard influenced and inspired Antoni Gaudí to create one of his most personal, symbolic, and fascinating works, which is why the history of Bellesguard is intimately linked to the history of Catalonia. Therefore, taking advantage of the visit to Eat Gaudí, all those who want to discover this beautiful work by the Catalan genius will have the opportunity to visit it in situ, during all opening hours, at a special price of ten euros, which would be added to the five euros that the market entrance costs.
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