Could everything change in 2025?

A tournament celebrating the most popular recipe

Participation regulations require a classic setup of Potato omeletbased on egg, potatoAnd oil, salt and onions – although some participants offer personal differences. According to the specialized platform Enjoy your zakatThe 2024 edition included 64 places that passed through four qualifying rounds to become four finalists. This format turns the omelette into a real tournament, with public tasting, popular voting and a final in a highly visible environment.

Selection process

• Initial roundParticipation is open to many local institutions.

  

• Consecutive qualifying roundsEvaluation by a professional jury and the audience.

• The grand finale: In previous years, it was held at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao in front of an audience and star chefs.

Why this year could change the outcome

Until now, certain places have dominated the podium, but this edition 2025 It introduces new developments that can change the usual hierarchy. combination of Popular vote with Professional vote Increases the possibility of revelation. Media interest is also growing: the competition’s social networks are already anticipating a final that promises “one of the most surprising omelettes.”

The finalists and what they contribute

Common names and other less expected names are repeated among the finalists, opening the door for change. According to the information collected, the four finalists compete with completely different styles: from preparations Very curly Even versions juicy And with Thick cut potatoes – which can be differential. This diversity of styles and techniques highlights innovation in the traditional recipe.

What the jury decides

A jury of professionals evaluates many Main criteria:

Moreover, The public contributes by popular vote – which already decided in previous versions a parallel category of “General Favorites” (“General Favorites”).Joico Cup“). Combining the two speeches (Professional jury + popular vote) increases the unpredictability of the outcome.

Impact on facilities

the Finalists and winners They don’t just get symbolic recognition: they get it Vision It is increasing and receiving local media attention. For Bizkaia’s hospitality industry, this becomes an event A platform to attract customers From other areas of the region, encouraging internal consumption and advertising new spaces. In fact, the organization asserts that this competition “significantly improves on previous versions” thanks to… Increase the level of participants.

The reason behind this great interest

the Potato omelet He is undoubtedly one of The most symbolic dishes Spanish gastronomy, especially in the Basque Country, is gaining character Bar and restaurant counter icon. The competition highlights and promotes this traditional recipe locally hospitality Which may go unnoticed. Furthermore, the knockout mechanics and Final in front of the audience Increase excitement and following, and create the perfect content for Digital mediaSocial networks and “gastronomic experience” style platforms.

Read the conclusion

Edition 2025 It is presented as a an opportunity So that a New institution Break the usual dominance. The sum of expectations, diversity of styles and media exposure indicates that not only will “Best Tortilla in Bizcaya” be chosen, but that this title will have a real impact on the community. Winning works. If you are looking to get to know someone Most unique gastronomic competitions From Bizkaya, this edition promises just that.

How to follow the event

The competition is published Calls, Timetables and Finalists On their official social networks. For those who wish to attend or learn about the participating cakes, it is recommended to review the page Bizkaya Hospitality Association Or the portal Enjoy your zakat.