The Chestnut Gastronomic Route is born: a tribute to the product, the cuisine and the territory

At La Castanya we take a new step forward in our work to showcase this fruit as a product, a heritage, and a shared symbol. We are delighted to announce the launch of the Chestnut Gastronomic Route, a new initiative born to give visibility to this emblematic element through cuisine, experience and identity.

This route is not just a culinary itinerary; it is a living story that connects the forest with the table to explain who we are and how we understand our land.

Joan Antonio: the first "Official Chestnut Chef"

The origin of this route begins with a particularly meaningful moment: the recognition of the chef of Xalet La Coromina, Joan Antonio, for his career, his gastronomic sensitivity and his love for the product.

We have awarded him the distinction of Official Chestnut Chef, a title that is far more than a tribute: it is a statement of intent. It marks the beginning of a path that seeks to give the chestnut the place it deserves — not only as a seasonal ingredient, but as a product with soul and with limitless gastronomic potential.

Xalet La Coromina: a shared vision of the territory

At the start of this Route, we want to highlight the fundamental role of Xalet La Coromina (located in Viladrau). This venue perfectly embodies the vision we champion:

• Commitment to our roots: an honest, respectful cuisine that understands the restaurant as an extension of the landscape.
• Sensitivity and craft: Joan Antonio has known how to integrate the chestnut from a place of genuine affection, turning it into a language of its own within his culinary offering.
• Vision for the future: understanding that gastronomy is the most powerful tool to protect living heritage and our forests.

His involvement is not a one-off gesture, but a philosophy of life that makes him the ideal figure to symbolically open this new chapter.

A project with soul and a path ahead

The Chestnut Gastronomic Route is born to bring people together, spark conversation and offer new ways to discover and savor a fruit that is part of our essence. This is only the beginning of a project that will keep growing, adding new venues and new perspectives, always guided by one clear idea: turning the chestnut into a living experience.

When we recognize someone who deeply loves a product, we not only celebrate their work; we also light the flame of a project capable of bringing even more life to everything around us.

We invite you to rediscover the chestnut through your senses and to become part of this story that has only just begun.