Sixteen renowned chefs join the charity meal organized by Provacuno

Sixteen chefs, several of them Michelin-starred, have participated this year in the now traditional Christmas charity lunch for the benefit of the most needy people in Madrid, organized by the Interprofessional Beef Association (PROVACUNO) with the support of the city's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida.

The initiative, which has been held for four years, has consisted of the preparation and delivery of more than 1,000 oxtail timbale menus, prepared by sixteen renowned chefs from different parts of Spain, which have been distributed in various reception centers in the city of Madrid for people in vulnerable situations.

As on previous occasions, the students of the José María de Llanos Foundation Hospitality School, which hosts this action, have been in charge of preparing the first course, a pumpkin cream, and the dessert, a nougat cream with brownie.

Javier López, director of PROVACUNO, highlighted the beef sector's commitment to society in general, but especially to those most in need. “Solidarity is in our DNA. The Spanish beef sector is rooted in rural areas, where collaboration among residents is a fundamental pillar for the sustainable development of their communities. When people come together, share knowledge, and work together, it is possible to improve local production, care for the natural environment, and strengthen social bonds. In the countryside, cooperation not only drives progress but also keeps alive the traditions and the spirit of solidarity that characterize it. And this is reflected in many of the initiatives promoted by PROVACUNO.”

The action has had the selfless collaboration of the chefs Iván Cerdeño, Mario Sandoval, Fernando del Cerro, Miguel Ángel de la Cruz, Juanlu Fernández, Juanmi Carrasco, Fran Martínez, Rocío Parra, Kisko García, Javier Estévez, Javier Aranda, Teresa Gutiérrez, Nacho Solana, Roberto Martínez, Rafa Centeno and Diego Rodriguez, who have participated in the preparation of the menus.