Culinary Roots Castilla-La Mancha

Official Partner

Castilla-La Mancha is an immense cultural landscape located in the centre of Spain, dotted with archaeological sites, Roman towns and villas, medieval sites, as well as unique sights such as its black architecture towns and Manchego villages, known for their houses with white and indigo blue façades.

The gastronomy of Castilla-La Mancha transcends time, not only because of the uniqueness of its products, but also in terms of techniques that have been preserved over the centuries, not only in Spain, but throughout the world.

Castilla-La Mancha is proud to cook with its excellent raw materials, prioritising local techniques passed down from its ancestors. Castilla La Mancha features 11 restaurants with Michelin stars, with 13 chefs promoting and raising the profile of its cuisine.

Culinary Roots Manifesto

1. The union of Castilla-La Mancha's emblematic Manchego products with a high level cuisine and the area's best chefs defines a region where the value of gastronomy is the essence of the destination. Castilla-La Mancha’s cuisine has inspired many other cuisines around the world.
2. Known as Spain’s breadbasket, Castilla-La Mancha boasts an extraordinary range and wealth of products, which help to create unique local cuisine.
3. A cuisine not familiar with excess or extravagance, instead showing a transparent, honest, and sincere character.
4. A sense of simplicity permeates Castilla-La Mancha’s cuisine, showcasing the unique local produce.
5. Both products and culinary techniques have been passed down from generation to generation, not just in Spain, but worldwide.
6. Historical archives are key to being proud of Castilla-La Mancha's identity, which have enabled the region’s recipes to be recorded and kept alive in cookbooks.