i. Biography
Marc Gascons has built a quietly distinctive career around the flavours of his native Catalonia, steering the kitchen at Els Tinars in Llagostera, Spain, with a steady hand since 1999. The work is deliberate rather than hurried: technique is refined over time, tradition is treated as a working framework, and ingredients are left room to speak clearly. At Els Tinars, Catalan cuisine is not staged as heritage; it is handled as live craft.
The Path
School of Catering in Girona That grounding shows in the discipline of the kitchen and the patient attention to detail that has shaped his work at Els Tinars. Since 1999, he has served as head chef there, bringing continuity to the restaurant and maintaining a clear Catalan identity through a steady, exacting approach to tradition.
The Work Today
Gascons cooks from a Catalan base, using familiar foundations and letting seasonality adjust the register on the plate. The aim is not disguise but clarity: textures, balance, and savoury depth stay visible. One defining dish is the tartare of Palamós prawns, a preparation that has become one of the restaurant’s most requested dishes. Its garnishes change with the season, a restrained way of keeping the dish current without shifting its essential character.
Signature
Marc's signature dishes include tartare of Palamós prawns, Suquet, Escudella i carn d’olla, and Cim i tomba. Taken together, they map the range of his Catalan repertoire and the discipline behind it: classic dishes handled with restraint, continuity, and attention to form. In Gascons’s kitchen, these plates function as anchors rather than display pieces, carrying the vocabulary of the region with precision.
Recognition
Best Young Chef in the National Gastronomy Awards (2011)
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Marc
What is Marc Gascons's current role?
Marc Gascons is Head Chef.
Where did Marc Gascons train or study?
Marc Gascons trained at School of Hospitality of Girona.
What recognition has Marc Gascons received?
Best Young Chef in the National Gastronomy Awards (2011)
