Tasting Spain
The result of an successfully on-going partnership between the Spanish Tourism Office in Ireland and Saborea España, Tasting Spain is a unique Spanish gastronomic experience where visitors will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of high-quality products from Spain, ranging from wines to olive oils, cheeses, and high-quality tapas.
Guests will have the opportunity to discover different Spanish regions exhibiting within the stand thanks to their fantastic chefs and experts that will delight them with special masterclasses and wine tastings within the space.
Visitors will be able to learn about the incredible gastronomic and tourist experiences that you could enjoy on your next trip to Spain directly from our partner destinations. We are delighted to count this year with Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cambrils and Zaragoza.
This year we are back collaborating with La Ribera, a top Spanish catering company led by Dublin-based chef Jorge Hernández, and guest chefs. Tasting Spain is delighted to present a restaurant that will sell different signature dishes at each session of Taste of Dublin, representing each of our partner destinations at the festival.
Attendees will have the chance to immerse themselves in a diverse range of high- quality signature dishes, while enjoying the most traditional tapas that we all love from Spain within our menu.
Tasting Spain is delighted to offer the VIP ticket-holders of the event exclusive masterclasses held inside the Häagen-Dazs VIP Suite, where they can taste and learn about the different local wines and regional products from Spain.
Book Tasting Spain Masterclasses HERE
Thursday, June 12th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Tasting Zaragoza
Aragón Lamb Croquettes with Smoked Mayonnaise
(IGP-protected young lamb Ternasco, a regional specialty)
Chef: Rubén Martín
Tasting Gran Canaria
Crispy Canarian Pork Spring Rolls
with Mojo Yogurt & Lettuce (Vegetarian option available)
Chefs: Oscar Dayas & Alejandro Mederos
Tasting Lanzarote
Graciosa Island Fried Octopus with Papa Bonita Canarian Potatoes
Chef: Yeray Gil
Tasting Cambrils
Squid in Two Preparations with Romesco and Cambrils Curry
Chef: Sergi Palacín
Thursday June 12th: Evening Session 6pm - 10.30pm
Trout Tartare in Chickpea Tartlet with Borage Aioli
Lanzarote Style Braised Dogfish in Boiled Mojo Sauce with Creamy Dune Sweet Potato
Slow-Cooked Pork with Roasted Sweet Potato Purée and Boiled Canarian Red Mojo
Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blind Tasting
Friday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blind Tasting
Aragón Lamb Croquettes with Smoked Mayonnaise
Lanzarote Style Braised Dogfish in Boiled Mojo Sauce with Creamy Dune Sweet Potato
Roasted Squash with Cow’s Milk Ricotta and Baba Ghanoush
Friday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Squid in Two Preparations with Romesco and Cambrils Curry
Trout Tartare in Chickpea Tartlet with Borage Aioli
Sweet Potato “Ensaladilla” with Pickles and Tuna
Mini Brioche Buns Filled with Slow-Cooked Canarian Kid Goat Meat,
Quince Paste Mayo, Crispy Shoestring Potatoes, and Aged Canarian Cheese
Saturday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Crispy Canarian Pork Spring Rolls with Mojo Yogurt & Lettuce (Vegetarian option available)
Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blind Tasting
Aragón Lamb Croquettes with Smoked Mayonnaise
(IGP-protected young lamb Ternasco, a regional specialty)
Sweet Potato Ensaladilla with Pickles and Tuna
Saturday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Tasting Zaragoza
Trout Tartare in Chickpea Tartlet with Borage Aioli
Tasting Gran Canaria
Slow-Cooked Pork with Roasted Sweet Potato Purée and Boiled Canarian Red Mojo
Tasting Cambrils
Squid in Two Preparations with Romesco and Cambrils Curry
Peas, Black Pork & ‘La Santa’ Shrimp “Conejero” Surf & Turf
Sunday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Tasting Lanzarote
Peas, Black Pork & ‘La Santa’ Shrimp “Conejero” Surf & Turf
Tasting Gran Canaria
Mini Brioche Buns Filled with Slow-Cooked Canarian Kid Goat Meat,
Quince Paste Mayo, Crispy Shoestring Potatoes, and Aged Canarian Cheese
Tasting Cambrils
Squid in Two Preparations with Romesco and Cambrils Curry
Tasting Zaragoza
Aragón Lamb Croquettes with Smoked Mayonnaise
(IGP-protected young lamb Ternasco, a regional specialty)
Sunday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Tasting Lanzarote
Sweet Potato Ensaladilla with Pickles and Tuna
Tasting Gran Canaria
Roasted Squash with Cow’s Milk Ricotta and Baba Ghanoush
Tasting Zaragoza
Trout Tartare in Chickpea Tartlet with Borage Aioli
Tasting Zaragoza
Trout Tartare in Chickpea Tartlet with Borage Aioli


Tasting Spain
The result of an successfully on-going partnership between the Spanish Tourism Office in Ireland and Saborea España, Tasting Spain is a unique Spanish gastronomic experience where visitors will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of high-quality products from Spain, ranging from wines to olive oils, cheeses, and high-quality tapas.
Guests will have the opportunity to discover different Spanish regions exhibiting within the stand thanks to their fantastic chefs and experts that will delight them with special masterclasses and wine tastings within the space.
Visitors will be able to learn about the incredible gastronomic and tourist experiences that you could enjoy on your next trip to Spain directly from our partner destinations. We are delighted to count this year with Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Cambrils, Mallorca and Zaragoza.
Tasting Spain will be back again this year with a unique restaurant space. Thanks to the collaboration between La Ribera, a top Spanish catering company led by Dublin-based chef Jorge Hernández, and guest chefs; Tasting Spain is delighted to present a restaurant that will sell different signature dishes on each session of Taste of Dublin, representing each of our partner destinations in the festival.
Festival attendees will have the chance to immerse themselves in a diverse range of high- quality signature dishes, while enjoying the most traditional tapas that we all love from Spain within our menu.
The feature will also include a shopping area, managed this year by the Dublin-based brand A Taste of Spain, where visitors will be able to purchases gourmet products in exhibition and take with them back home the tastiest memories of the event.
Thursday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Yeray Gil – Jameo Volcánico: Roasted Red Tuna in it Bone Demi Glaze
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Tasting Gran Canaria with Chef Willy Ramirez – Potato Mille-feuille with Canarian Chorizo & Pork Shoulder / Grilled beetroot covered on salt, beetroot demiglace and canarian cream cheese
Tasting Cambrils with Chef Ramón Accensi – Japanese fried nigiri with salmon marinated with Gin Tonic and spicy mayonnaise
Thursday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Spain’s most popular Albariño wine
Friday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Tasting Gran Canaria with Chef Alejandro Mederos – Potato Mille-feuille with Canarian Chorizo & Pork Shoulder / Grilled beetroot covered on salt, beetroot demiglace and canarian cream cheese
Tasting Cambrils with Chef Ramón Accensi – Japanese fried nigiri with salmon marinated with Gin Tonic and spicy mayonnaise
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Yeray Gil – Jameo Volcánico: Roasted Red Tuna in it Bone Demi Glaze
Friday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Tasting Cambrils with Fernando Sarasa – Blind tasting of extra virgin olive oils from the agricultural cooperative of Cambrils
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Nauzet Betancort – Plankton Brioche, filled with a smoked tartar of La Santa’s Scarlet Shrimp
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Tasting Gran Canaria with Chef Willy Ramirez – Pork belly Canarian Sandwich / Canarian tomatoes, with fermented tomato dressing, green peppers ajoblanco, avocado and lime mayo
Saturday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Tasting Gran Canaria with Chef Alejandro Mederos – Potato Mille-feuille with Canarian Chorizo & Pork Shoulder / Grilled beetroot covered on salt, beetroot demiglace and canarian cream cheese
Tasting Cambrils with Fernando Sarasa – Blind tasting of extra virgin olive oils from the agricultural cooperative of Cambrils
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Yeray Gil – Jameo Volcánico: Roasted Red Tuna in it Bone Demi Glaze
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Saturday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Tasting Gran Canaria with Chef Willy Ramirez – Pork belly Canarian Sandwich / Canarian tomatoes, with fermented tomato dressing, green peppers ajoblanco, avocado and lime mayo
Tasting Cambrils with Chef Ramón Accensi – Steak tartare with braised bone marrow and Chipotle mayonnaise
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Nauzet Betancort – Roasted Pork Leg Sandwich, Cured Goat Cheese and Coriander Emulsion
Sunday June 16th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Tasting Gran Canaria with Chef Alejandro Mederos – Potato Mille-feuille with Canarian Chorizo & Pork Shoulder / Grilled beetroot covered on salt, beetroot demiglace and canarian cream cheese
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Yeray Gil – Jameo Volcánico: Roasted Red Tuna in it Bone Demi Glaze
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Tasting Cambrils with Chef Ramón Accensi – Japanese fried nigiri with salmon marinated with Gin Tonic and spicy mayonnaise
Sunday June 16th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10:30pm
Tasting Lanzarote with Chef Yeray Gil: Roasted Pork Leg Sandwich, Cured Goat Cheese and Coriander Emulsion
Tasting Fuerteventura with Chef Niall Wallis – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) Scotch Egg (Huevón de Cabra)
Tasting Cambrils with Chef Ramón Accensi – Steak tartare with braised bone marrow and Chipotle mayonnaise