The Creative Nougat Championship Returns: Innovation, Talent, and a Tribute to Master Nougat Maker Ángel Velasco
Following the success of its first edition in 2024, the Creative Nougat Championship returns in 2025 with a new call for entries—renewing its commitment to innovation and talent in the world of artisan nougat.
A Sweet and Innovative Precedent
The first edition of the Championship brought together more than 80 participants from across Spain—both industry professionals and pastry students—who presented creative, surprising, and technically refined proposals. The winning creations stood out for their originality, reimagining nougat with unexpected ingredients, unique formats, and strong visual appeal.
The impact of the competition went beyond the event itself: it created a new platform for gastronomic creativity and positioned nougat as a living, versatile product capable of evolving.
A Second Edition with Even More Energy
This year, the Championship returns with even greater momentum, aiming to further promote creativity and talent in the world of pastry. This second edition is set to become a must for anyone who dares to reinterpret nougat with a contemporary, bold, and boundary-pushing perspective—while still honoring its artisanal roots.
A Tribute to Ángel Velasco
The 2025 edition also carries special meaning, as it pays tribute to Ángel Velasco, a master nougat maker, key figure in the sector, and passionate defender of both tradition and innovation. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of pastry chefs who choose to experiment without losing the soul of the product.
Following the success of its first edition in 2024, the Creative Nougat Championship returns in 2025 with a new call for entries—renewing its commitment to innovation and talent in the world of artisan nougat.
A Sweet and Innovative Precedent
The first edition of the Championship brought together more than 80 participants from across Spain—both industry professionals and pastry students—who presented creative, surprising, and technically refined proposals. The winning creations stood out for their originality, reimagining nougat with unexpected ingredients, unique formats, and strong visual appeal.
The impact of the competition went beyond the event itself: it created a new platform for gastronomic creativity and positioned nougat as a living, versatile product capable of evolving.
A Second Edition with Even More Energy
This year, the Championship returns with even greater momentum, aiming to further promote creativity and talent in the world of pastry. This second edition is set to become a must for anyone who dares to reinterpret nougat with a contemporary, bold, and boundary-pushing perspective—while still honoring its artisanal roots.
A Tribute to Ángel Velasco
The 2025 edition also carries special meaning, as it pays tribute to Ángel Velasco, a master nougat maker, key figure in the sector, and passionate defender of both tradition and innovation. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of pastry chefs who choose to experiment without losing the soul of the product.
Marcos Díaz, from Rossana Pastry Shop in Tarragona, was the winner of the first edition of the Creative Nougat Championship
Who Can Participate?
The competition is open to both active professionals and pastry students. The challenge is clear: to create an innovative, daring, and delicious nougat that surprises with its flavor, texture, format, or ingredients. The only limit? Your imagination (and solid technical foundations).
Awards
The jury will select three winning proposals, who will receive:
Cash prizes
Visibility across our official channels
And the chance to see their creation produced in a special limited edition
Open Call for Entries
Entries can be submitted until May 31, 2025.
📍 Check the full terms and apply here https://campeonatoturron.vicens.com/
Who Can Participate?
The competition is open to both active professionals and pastry students. The challenge is clear: to create an innovative, daring, and delicious nougat that surprises with its flavor, texture, format, or ingredients. The only limit? Your imagination (and solid technical foundations).
Awards
The jury will select three winning proposals, who will receive:
Cash prizes
Visibility across our official channels
And the chance to see their creation produced in a special limited edition
Open Call for Entries
Entries can be submitted until May 31, 2025.
📍 Check the full terms and apply here https://campeonatoturron.vicens.com/