Girona Gastronomic Forum 2027: where to stay near Fira de Girona

The Girona Gastronomic Forum is the benchmark gathering for food and hospitality professionals in Catalonia. Over three days, the Fira de Girona exhibition centre hosts talks, live cooking shows, tastings and debates featuring some of the most influential voices in the culinary scene, from Michelin-starred chefs to local producers and HORECA distributors. The event blends an exhibition area with training sessions and live demonstrations spread across several dedicated spaces: the Gastronomic Auditorium, the Gastronomic Bar, the Tradition Bar, the Girona Excel·lent Bar, the Oil Space and the Wine Bar. Each is designed for sensory exploration, knowledge sharing and business networking. If you are travelling to Girona for the Forum, staying at a hotel near Fira de Girona lets you make the most of the programme, walk to the talks and enjoy the city after each session. The venue is well connected to the historic centre and to the main transport routes. Beyond trade activities, the Forum attracts a wider audience interested in culinary trends, local produce and fine dining. The on-site café and restaurant, run with a charitable purpose, and the tasting sessions turn a visit into a full experience that goes well beyond a standard trade fair.