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In Guardamar del Segura, culinary education is getting delicious. The Gastroaula 2025 programme, run by students of the Intermediate Vocational Training Cycle in Restaurant Services at IES Les Dunes, invites the public to enjoy a professional dining experience every Thursday at 1:30pm. For a donation of €14, guests can sit down to a full, restaurant-style lunch prepared and served entirely by students – a hands-on training project that blends skill, service and creativity. Reservations are required and can be made easily through the official site or by scanning the QR code on the weekly flyer. This Week’s Menu The upcoming menu (November 6) showcases the students’ flair for flavour and technique. The cocktail special is a Manhattan, the aperitif is a crispy toast with cherry tomatoes in fine herbs and with cubes of fresh cheese, and the starter is a French omelette with vegetables, topped with cheese. This then leads into the main course, which is golden roasted chicken drumsticks with baked potatoes, and a cocoa-flavoured dessert with two different textures to it. Each Thursday’s service offers something new – seasonal produce, careful plating, and a genuine restaurant experience that mirrors what guests might find in professional dining rooms. Nurturing the Next Generation of Hospitality Experts The Gastroaula initiative, supported by the Ayuntamiento de Guardamar del Segura, bridges education and real-world practice. Students learn not only how to cook and serve, but also how to host, plan, and create atmosphere – all vital skills for a future in the hospitality industry. Behind every plate is a lesson in teamwork and presentation. Guests don’t just eat – they support the learning journey of aspiring chefs and service professionals from IES Les Dunes, whose commitment and professionalism shine through each week. So if you’re in Guardamar on a Thursday afternoon, come hungry and curious – you might just be served by the next generation of Spanish gastronomy.
