One of the things that makes Barcelona attractive is definitely its cuisine: tapas, tortilla de patatas, paella… But what if you could find all these food together, and also food from all over the world in the same place? That’s what we love the most about the street food festivals in Barcelona! Food but also music, friends and the beautiful places were these kind of events are usually are held.
We made a list of the street food festivals in Barcelona held throughout the year, each one with its special singularities. But all of them will make you fall in love (even more) with the way local restaurants bring food from all around the world in the most cool way. If you are looking for a different Barcelona restaurant, make you sure you explore at least one of this street food festivals in Barcelona!
1. Most famous street food festival in Barcelona: All Those Food Festival
Culinary craftsmen and local producers play the main role in this street food festival in Barcelona. There are different gastronomic proposals in each edition, inspired in a country previously chosen. For instance, in the last edition Japan was the inspirational country from which the gastronomic proposals were created.
Besides trying amazing food from all over the world, you can also buy local products which are manufactured here in Catalonia: olive oil, vegetables, jams for all tastes… And if you want to play even a more active role in this food festival, you can join the workshops organized during the festival. Ready to become a culinary artist? ;)
More information about participants and future editions at http://allthose.org
2. Born Street Food, local street food festival in Barcelona
Restaurants and gastronomic stores from el Born neighborhood are the ones presenting its proposals in this food festivas. This street food festival in Barcelona offers delicious Catalan dishes such as botifarra amb calamarcets or trinxat de la Cerdanya. This a great opportunity to try some of the most typical dishes created in Catalonia. Besides the local cuisine, there is also room in this food festival for Basque or Mexican cuisine, among others.
3. Eat street, a street food festival in la Nau Bostik
You can visit this street food festival in Barcelona the second Saturday of each month in la Nau Bostik (Ferran Turné Street, 11). What makes this festival unique is the fact that you will find innovative food at really reasonable prices. Instead of food trucks in the street, the Eat Street food festival is held in an industrial spot which makes this event even more unique. Also the contact between chefs and dinners guest is really direct: you will be able to engage with them and their particular views of the culinary outlook.
More information about participants and future editions at http://eatstreet.barcelona
4. Van Van Market
Food trucks take the leading role in this food festival. Just walking around a long, long line of these original vehicles you will perceive the exquisite dishes they bring from all over the world: India, Japan, Italy, France… The real challenge here is which one to choose! The variety of food along with a great atmosphere, music and fun make this street food festival in Barcelona a different culinary experience. Far from the Barcelona restaurants you have probably seen so far. Check out our experience at the Van Van Market here.
More information about participants and future editions at http://www.vanvanmarket.com/es/
Ready to explore different flavors and tastes in a different way? Add these street food festivals in Barcelona to your “food whishlist” ;)
