The capacity of the celebration in honour of Saint Eulalia promoted by the Barcelona Restaurant Guild is not matched by many other events in the city. Politicians, businessmen, performers, singers and, in particular, chefs who shape Catalan gastronomy meet at an event that leaves behind the tensions of the present day. In addition, this year the seventh celebration of the co-patron saint of Barcelona had the special prominence of Joan Manuel Serrat as guest of honour, who was introduced in the La Paloma party hall by the singer and fellow professional Lolita Flores.