05/11/2026
On November 4th, as part of Gastronomic Forum Barcelona, we experienced a very special moment. Anna Orte, together with Fina Navarro from Restaurant Gaig Barcelona, received the Josep Mercader Award for Career Achievement in the Front-of-House category. A recognition of more than thirty years of dedication to this wonderful profession.
During their speech, Anna and Fina wanted to highlight the essence of their professional journeys: “We are here out of love.” Because, as Anna explained: “Front-of-house is about loving what you do, caring for others, making people feel welcome and ensuring they feel at ease. It is about understanding that a restaurant is not only what happens in the kitchen, but also everything that happens around it.”
We are incredibly happy to share this recognition and such a special moment with all of you! Congratulations to both of you, so very well deserved!!
