The executive chef of Alicante’s Dársena Restaurant, Manuel del Amo, will perform a showcooking demonstration of a delicious Arroz Meloso with small prawns and squid, one of the star dishes of Alicante's gastronomy. Additionally, the event will feature Cristina San Juan, manager and director of the Alicante Rice Symposium, who will discuss the importance of rice in the region's culinary culture and its relevance in promoting the city.
About the Chef
Manuel del Amo is the executive chef of Dársena Restaurant, one of Alicante's most iconic establishments and a benchmark for rice preparation. With a well-established career in Mediterranean cuisine, he is known for his technical mastery, his focus on local ingredients, and his ability to reinterpret Alicante’s rice-making traditions with both precision and creativity.In his role as executive chef, he leads the restaurant’s gastronomic development, overseeing both the daily culinary offerings and various gastronomic outreach initiatives. At the Salón Gourmets in Madrid, Manuel del Amo will be responsible for the showcooking session dedicated to Alicante rice dishes—a strategic presentation designed to showcase the city’s culinary identity. His participation reinforces Dársena’s position as a leader in rice culture and as an ambassador of Alicante’s gastronomy at top-tier professional events.