Madrid Fusión congress features Georgian cuisine, culinary tourism

The Georgian National Tourism Administration, the National Wine Agency and popular chefs from the country are presenting national cuisine and culinary traditions at the Madrid Fusión, one of the world’s most influential gastronomy congresses in the Spanish capital.

Running between Monday and Wednesday, the congress features chefs Guram Baghdoshvili, Davit Narimanishvili, Daduna Glonti, and Irakli Todadze, who are hosting master classes to introduce international culinary experts to “unique aspects” of Georgian cuisine.

The Madrid-based Georgian restaurant Nunuka, noted for its Michelin Star rating for quality, is also present at the event.

Maia Omiadze, the Head of the GNTA, said the 2025 edition marked  Georgia’s second consecutive   participation in the event.

Participating in Madrid Fusión is very important. This event stands as one of the premier platforms in the gastronomy industry. We are proud to promote Georgia’s gastronomic and tourism potential alongside our talented chefs. Our main stand is well-positioned, and we are offering various engaging activities, including wine tastings that highlight our 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition”, Omiadze said.

Baghdoshvili emphasised the importance of sharing Georgia’s culinary heritage, saying, “our cooking methods are unique; they may appear Asian but are rooted in European techniques. We focus on natural ingredients. Participating in this congress allows us to showcase our distinctive dishes”.

Comments from attendees highlighted the impact Georgia’s presence was having. "This has been a big surprise for me. I had little knowledge of Georgian culture, and today I discovered new Georgia, Georgian wine. Your red wine is similar to Spanish wine. I loved Georgian cheese and dishes prepared with meat”, said one of the participants, as cited by the GNTA.

Over the course of three days, the Georgian stand showcases food, wine and tourist products for guests and representatives from the culinary industry, with a Show Kitchen also integrated into the national stand.

Madrid Fusión has a 22-year history, with more than 25,000 visitors from over 50 countries and more than 1,800 professionals participating in the culinary event.