14/12/2025
The Kitchen Consultancy x Restaurant El Terrat
Chef and owner Moha Quach of in Tarragona brought together industry stakeholders under the curatorship of The Kitchen Consultancy through a creative reinterpretation of the traditional panellet dessert.
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Developed by the chef, these Turkish coffee–infused, spiced panellets with pine nut praline created a strong connection between local tradition (La Castanyada) and the Mediterranean’s multilayered culinary memory.
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In Catalonia, panellets are traditionally enjoyed during La Castanyada, alongside chestnuts (castanya), sweet potatoes, and muscatel wine—iconic flavors of the season. Their origins date back to the Middle Ages, when they were first prepared as small, energy-giving “little breads” for festive occasions.
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Quach’s cuisine is shaped around the concept of “Almatterra.” This approach stands out as a unique fusion that weaves together the heritage of the ancient Roman city of Tarraco, Catalan culinary tradition, and his Moroccan roots—expressed through a deeply personal culinary language.
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Chef was awarded the 2025 Catalan Academy of Gastronomy and Nutrition “Discovery (Revelació) Award.” With this recognition, the young chef further strengthens his position among the rising figures of Catalan gastronomy.
