The organization IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism) awards the title to one or two regions each year. Initially, the title goes to European regions, but now it is open to applicants from other parts of the world. In 2022, Menorca in Spain also has the title together with Trondheim – Trøndelag.
IGCAT provides the Award, with the support of International and European institutions. The regions also join a Platform of awarded and candidate European Regions of Gastronomy in order to foster long-term benefits, increase international visibility and support sharing of knowledge.
Candidate and awarded Regions of Gastronomy from Europe, guided by IGCAT, are working together with the long-term aim to contribute to better quality of life by:
