Jury and special guests

Eduard Azuaza

Професионален готвач с многогодишен опит. Той е главен технолог на „Sosa Ingredients“ повече от 10 години. Провежда обучения и участва активно в развитието на кулинарията в световен мащаб.

Marc Alvarez

Марк Алварес започва работа в сферата на хотелиерството на 15-годишна възраст. През 2018 година основава собствената си компания, Drink’s Atelier, а през 2020 година заедно със Симоне Капорале, стартират Sips Barcelona, който бива обявен за най-добър бар в света през тази година в престижната класация „The World’s 50 Best Bar“. With his rich experience and passion for mixology, Mark is among the best bartenders in the world.

Blagoy Kuzmanski

Blagoy Kuzmanski is a sommelier with extensive experience in the United States, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Switzerland. A significant point in his professional development is 67 Pall Mall, London – a private club with one of the richest wine selections in the world!

Chef Carles Mampel

Chef Carles Mampel is a master pastry chef who has etched his name in the confectionery industry with his remarkable innovation and creativity. He's the founder of Bubó, a pastry shop and chocolaterie that has become a symbol of culinary elegance in Barcelona, Spain...

Chef Oriol Rovira

Michelin-starred chef Oriol Rovira, owner of Els Casals, is emblematic of a generation of chefs who draw inspiration from seasonal produce and the traditions of their ancestors. Els Casals is more than just a restaurant - it’s a way of life.

Max La Rocca

Max La Rocca is an exceptional professional with 20 years of experience as a bartender and manager in some of the world’s most prestigious establishments - Claridge’s Hotel in London, Stravinskij Bar in Rome, and Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona.

Paco Perez

Paco Perez holds five Michelin stars. He is one of the most significant representatives of avant-garde gastronomy in the 21st century. At the age of 12, he began working in his family's tapas bar, where his true passion was born. "The blending of sea and mountain products is a fantastic combination that lies at the heart of our cuisine," shared this exciting insight during an exclusive Master Class by Paco Perez, which will be part of the BiorestCup program from December 5th to December 7th at Sofia Toplocentrala.

Diego Guerrero

Diego led El Club Allard Restaurant, where he earned two MICHELIN Stars. On the 1st of July 2014, he began his solo venture with DSTAgE Concept. Since 2021 Diego is part of the select Top 100 of The Best Chef Awards, where he entered in the 89th position, climbing in the 2022 edition to number 38.