Puente Romano to host Nobu, Dani García, Adrià

Puente Romano Marbella said on May 19 that it will host the second edition of its Culinary Icons event on June 2, bringing together Nobu Matsuhisa, Dani García, Albert Adrià, Izu Ani and Yiannis Kioroglou for a live cooking exhibition at La Plaza. The resort said the chefs will present and prepare signature dishes in front of guests, with the proceeds going to the Spanish Red Cross. Málaga Hoy first reported the lineup on Tuesday, citing the organizers. The June 2 event expands last year’s inaugural edition, which Puente Romano and local coverage said sold out and drew more than 200 guests. This year’s edition moves from three chefs to five, according to the resort’s event page and the Málaga Hoy report. ### Which chefs are confirmed for the Marbella event? (malagahoy.es) Nobu Matsuhisa, Dani García, Albert Adrià, Izu Ani and Yiannis Kioroglou are the confirmed participants listed by Puente Romano Marbella. The resort describes Matsuhisa as the founder of the Nobu culinary style, García as the only chef in Andalusia to have held three Michelin stars, Ani as a chef associated with Dubai’s modern dining scene, and Kioroglou as the chef leading La Petite Maison on the French Riviera. (malagahoy.es) Albert Adrià is making his Culinary Icons debut, according to both sources. Puente Romano said Adrià’s Barcelona restaurant Enigma is on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list and said he was voted the 2025 Chefs’ Choice Award winner; Málaga Hoy reported that he will close the showcase with dessert. ### What will guests actually see and eat? (puenteromano.com) La Plaza, the outdoor venue inside the Marbella resort, will be the setting for the live presentations. Puente Romano said each chef will present and prepare some of their most iconic dishes on stage before guests are served the five creations at their tables by the teams behind Nobu Marbella, GAIA Marbella, Leña Marbella and La Petite Maison Marbella. (puenteromano.com) The resort said the ticket package includes a welcome cocktail from SIPS Barcelona, plus house wine, beer and soft drinks. Málaga Hoy reported that guests will watch each chef present a dish before tasting the menu at table. ### How much do tickets cost and where does the money go? Tickets are priced at 250 euros per person, according to Puente Romano’s event page and Málaga Hoy. (puenteromano.com) Both said all proceeds will benefit the Spanish Red Cross. Daniel Shamoon, owner of Puente Romano Marbella, said in comments reported by Málaga Hoy that the first edition’s success showed Culinary Icons had become “a milestone” on the international gastronomic calendar. (puenteromano.com) He said welcoming Adrià alongside the other chefs, who are donating their time and talent in support of the Spanish Red Cross, was a source of pride for the resort and those involved. ### How does this year compare with the first edition? The first edition took place on June 2, 2025, according to Nobu Hotel Marbella’s event page for that inaugural showcase. That lineup featured Nobu Matsuhisa, Izu Ani and Dani García. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at La Plaza, Puente Romano said. Booking details are listed on the resort’s Culinary Icons page, which says places are limited. (malagahoy.es) (puenteromano.com) (nobuhotels.com)