The opening of "Gastrolab Brothers Rock" was chaired by the rector of the University, Josefina Garcia, and Manuel Fernández-Delgado, director of the Institute of Tourism of the Region of Murcia, and attended by representatives of more than 30 sponsors and Grade partner in Gastronomy.
Tuesday was inaugurated the Hall-Kitchen Laboratory UCAM, under the name of 'GastroLab Brothers Rock' appointment accepted by George, Joan and Josep Roca, honorary professors Grade chefs.
The inauguration was presided by the rector of the Catholic University, Josefina Garcia and director of the Institute of Tourism of the Region of Murcia, Manuel Fernández-Delgado, was attended by representatives of more than 30 sponsors and corporate partners of the Degree in Gastronomy .
The rector of the UCAM has stressed that this university has been interested since birth by health, nutrition and sports, and specifically "This is a pioneering project, which will reap great successes."
Manuel Fernandez-Delgado emphasized that "this laboratory training network extends across the cuisine of the region of Murcia, and from the Ministry, the CST and the Institute of Tourism, support economic development and employment in the region".
The Dean of the Degree in Gastronomy, José María Cayuela, explained that "we chose the hard way to create this classroom, collaboration with companies, and they have made it possible, they pledged to equip and renovate all the equipment in accordance leave the news the market and we have created a campus power pioneer. "
Antonio Marquerie, director of the department of Mediterranean cuisine of the UCAM said, "With this class you can start working on a plan that combines transversal research, creation and development of the plate."
During the ceremony, the chef of Restaurant La Cabana, Pablo González-Conejero, emphasized that "this class, equipped with the latest technology, is a guarantee of success for students," and said regarding the internships performed by Gastronomy Degree students at La Cabana, that "come with many enthusiasm and excitement, have demonstrated their training and willingness to learn."
The classroom-kitchen lab "GastroLab Brothers Rock" is located next to the laboratories of Nutrition and Food Technology;
a common and open space where students Campus Food can develop their daily classroom practices and use the latest technology.
The next year, the Degree in Gastronomy implement a transverse plan to study gastronomy from the different professional fields.
Source: UCAM