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Tony´s creations

Source: "Cocina para
Cocktail" (Montagud
Editores)

Tony Botella

Professional Expertise

		Culinary expert on fine dining, casual dining, banqueting
		and vacuum cooking.

Professional Experience

		Tony has been cataloged as one of the best cooks in
		Europe on "small format" cooking. He has taken his knowledge at an international level throughout Europe, as well as to Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and the U.S.A..
		Tony is a specialist on vacuum cooking, which is of great
		interest for those clients with central commissary, banqueting, and other pre-prep processes.
		Since the year 2000 at TBTC (Tony´s own culinary
		laboratory), clients can taste what could be served at their kitchens in the future.
		Tony has also worked for one of the most prestigious
		companies in Spain for catering (from small, up to more than 5.000 guests events), where he created the gastronomic department.

Education and Others

		Tony has developed his know-how at the "Ampurdán" (a
		Catalan region famous for its great culinary tradition), where he managed several restaurants.
		For some years he is teaching at the Aula Chocovic (one of
		the most prestigious culinary laboratories in Spain.
		Tony has presented at many seminars such as: "Forum de
		Vic", "Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía" in San Sebastián, or at "Madrid Fusión".

Books

		"Cocina para Cocktail" has been
		published by Montagud Editores, and been translated into three languages. The english version can be purchased at http://www. libreriagastronomica.com/
		At the end of 2005 a DVD for
		professionals with the title "Introduction to the Vacuum Cuisine Basics" will be published, being the first DVD published of this kind.

Prize to the best
design, Gourmand
World Cookbook
Awards 2003

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