Gaig
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Carles Gaig |
| Headquarters | Barcelona , Spain |
| Products | Catalan cuisine |
Gaig is a chain of Spanish dining establishments initiated in 1989 by the chef Carles Gaig. It achieved a Michelin star in 1993.
History
Founded by Carles Gaig in 1989, the restaurant focuses on Catalan cuisine. It was awarded a Michelin star four years after its inception. In 1999, the Royal Spanish Academy of Gastronomy recognized Carles Gaig as Best Chef. The establishment moved to the Ensanche neighborhood of Barcelona in 2004 and received the title of Restaurant of the Year from the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy.
By 2008, Gaig had grown to include a new venue on Barcelona's Calle Córcega, alongside two other branches: one located in Singapore and another in Barcelona that specialized in takeaway services.