9.30am
Grab the typical madrileño breakfast of chocolate and churros at Pasteleria Mallorca on Calle de Serrano, one of Madrid’s best-known cake shops, then head for Tiffany, nearby on Calle de José Ortega y Gasset, to survey its exquisite gems before exploring the other fine jewellers in the area, which include Joyería Suárez, Bulgari and Chocrón.
10.30am
Sample gourmet treats and fine wines while you shop at some of Madrid’s most fashionable stores, such as Adolfo Domínguez and Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada on Serrano.
11.30am
Purchase the perfect souvenir at the many food shops and markets taking part in the festival. Choose sweet treats, rich cheeses and fine wines from Accademia del Gusto on Cristóbal Bordiú, Mercado de San Miguel on Plaza San Miguel or Mercado San Anton on Augusto Figueroa, where you can pick up the best fresh products and have them cooked to your taste.
12.30pm
Take a gastronomic arts tour at the famous Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza on Paseo del Prado and survey works related to gastronomy chosen from the museum’s permanent collection, ending with a tapas treat specially devised for the occasion.
2.30pm
Lunch on fine gourmet tapas at Estado Puro on Plaza Cánovas del Castillo, Flash Flash on Calle Núñez de Balboa or Pan de Lujo on Jorge Juan.
4.30pm
Check out promotions on kitchen utensils and homeware; gather the tools of the trade at stores including Alambique on Plaza de la Encarnación and the Kitchen Company on Calle de Serrano.
6.30pm
Join a cookery course or demonstration with a renowned chef such as Chema Soler, Nacho Garbayo, Carlos Durán or Juanjo Padilla at Sueños de Cocina on Avenida de Arcentales – or an express Spanish wine tasting course at Aula Española del Vino on Calle Simancas.
9pm
Watch a food-themed film such as Delicatessen or Bon Appétit at one of the many cinemas taking part in the Gastrofestival, such as Vértice Cine on Calle Alcalá.
10.30pm
Make a date for dinner with one of Madrid’s stars of world cuisine, such as Gi Ho Yim at La Terraza del Casino restaurant on Calle Alcalá.
