Q. How is the cuisine of Catalonia different from its other Spanish counterparts?
A. Catalan cuisine is vast and varies from place to place within the region. So, the same dishes vary in taste and flavour depending on the area. While the Pyrenees Mountains (between France and Spain) are known for roasted meat and stews, the Catalan coast has built a reputation for its fish and seafood preparations. What makes it different from Spanish cuisine is the sea and mountain gastronomy. These dishes combine meat and seafood in one dish!

On the menu: Prawn Casserole with Faba Beans cooked with Picada (in pic) is on the festival menu; this includes Catalan Fish Soup with Aioli, Roast Lamb Manchego-style, Albondigas Mar I Muntanya (Meatballs with Cuttlefish combining sea and mountain gastronomy) and Panellets (Sweet Almond Balls)