The leading gastronomic club for Valencian gastronomy
The La Despensa Gastronomic Club is an initiative by the Visit València Foundation that brings together the companies and professionals that turn gastronomy into a driver of identity and promotion for the destination.
Its goal is to boost València's profile as a leading Mediterranean culinary destination, highlighting local products, industry excellence, and the authenticity of Valencian gastronomic experiences.
A collaborative space that strengthens the pride, quality, and visibility of those who provide the true flavor of the Mediterranean.
Benefits of being a member of the La Despensa Club
Distinguish your restaurant with the seal of the finest Valencian gastronomy: authenticity, quality, and Mediterranean excellence
Prestige and recognition
Being a member of the Gastronomic Club means being part of the finest gastronomic selection in València, a seal that distinguishes authenticity, quality, and commitment to Mediterranean values. This membership positions you as a benchmark of excellence for customers, the media, and industry professionals.
National and international promotion
Club members enjoy extensive visibility in national and international campaigns, trade fairs, and media, as well as a prominent presence in the Prestige Guide and on the Visit València website. An opportunity to project your brand to travelers and gastronomy lovers from all over the world.
Collaboration network
The Club is also a meeting and collaboration space for professionals from the tourism, gastronomy, and agri-food sectors. A network that fosters synergy, the sharing of experiences, and the generation of new business opportunities.
Advice and training
Members gain access to specialized training and advice programmes to improve their competitiveness, sustainability, and value proposition. Continuous support that drives innovation and excellence within the Valencian gastronomic sector.
Visibility and belonging
Being part of the Club integrates you into a solid and recognized umbrella brand that defends the culinary heritage and identity of València. Your establishment will gain visibility, credibility, and the pride of representing the authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Who can become a member and how to join
The La Despensa Gastronomic Club is open to all companies and professionals who contribute to building València's gastronomic identity.
Members can include restaurants, bars, retail outlets, primary sector producers, winemakers, fishers, artisans, and tourism activity companies or agencies offering experiences linked to local products and the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Joining the Club is a voluntary and simple process: interested companies must ensure they meet the quality, sustainability, and authenticity requirements established by the Visit València Foundation, submit their application, and pass the validation phase.
Once accepted, they gain access to training, promotion, and the network of professionals who provide the true flavor of the Mediterranean.
Steps for joining the Club
- Identify the category you wish to access (Restaurants, bars, retail outlets, primary sector experience providers, or activity companies/guides/travel agencies).
- Responsible declaration of compliance with criteria and standards, attaching the requested evidence.
- Validation of the application by the Visit València Foundation.
- In-person verification of standards.
- Anonymous visits (Mystery guest).
- Acceptance to join the Club.
- Signing of the Commitment Letter by the member.
- Access to the training plan.
- Promotion: presence in the prestige guide and promotional actions.
- Compliance with the member's commitment to remain.
Requirements by category
Check the requirements and procedures established by the Club according to the category of the establishment you wish to join. For any questions, please write to ladespensa@visitvalencia.com
A movement driving the gastronomic future of València
The La Despensa Gastronomic Club is not just a network of companies: it is a collective commitment to the quality, sustainability, and authenticity that define Valencian culture.
From the land and the sea to the table, each member contributes to preserving culinary heritage, supporting local producers, and offering visitors a unique experience of the most genuine Mediterranean.
The Club grows alongside its members, participating in promotion, training, and recognition actions that strengthen the destination's gastronomic fabric.
A living project that will continue to evolve so that València consolidates itself as a gastronomic reference in the Mediterranean.