The gastronomy of Ibiza
With our blog, we aim to reveal the hidden details to those who are already familiar with Ibiza, as well as introduce those who have never visited to the delights of this magnificent island, which is our home, and one that we strive to continue discovering every day.
In today’s post, we intend to showcase the gastronomic richness of Ibiza. Despite being a small island and currently influenced by international tourism, it still boasts a rich repertoire of dishes, a result of its history and the influence of the various cultures that have inhabited it.
Ibiza is now a place where you can enjoy a good paella, the best sushi, a pizza capable of competing with the finest, or even savor the best meats, carefully selected and imported from renowned corners of the world. However, this was not always the case; its gastronomy did not always revolve around tourism, excellence, and exclusivity. For many years, it was the home of humble farmers, fishermen, and growers who had to develop their own cuisine with the ingredients available to them… Giving rise to dishes such as the well-known ‘bullit de peix,’ ‘frita de polp,’ or ‘flaó,’ as well as lesser-known ones like ‘greixonera,’ ‘calamares a la bruta,’ or ‘sofrit payes.’
As representatives of the highest-level gastronomy and private service, we feel a moral obligation to unite both aspects, striving to bring to our customers’ tables a cuisine born from a combination of the best products (whenever possible, locally sourced) with the most coherent blend of local and foreign gastronomy. We are fully aware that very few of our clients live on the island, and we understand that we all like to get to know the most characteristic features of the places we visit, while maintaining a minimum level of comfort in what we already know. Therefore, we always aim to present the essence of local cuisine applied to the best products we can find on the island with our dishes.
Stay tuned to this blog, where we will be posting detailed articles about different preparations on the island, their recipes, history, and more detailed curiosities, as well as where to find them in their most authentic version when you visit next year.