David Gil

Co-owner and head of innovation at I+Desserts (Barcelona, Spain)

Gil's work provides the catering sector, the food industry and major distribution outlets with new products, projects and ideas.

He trained at the Hofmann Catering School, and worked in kitchens around the world after completing his studies: Mugaritz, Le Chassagnet, Michel Bras) and also Le Calandre.

For 10 years he worked as Head of Creativity and Pastrymaking at the elBarri Group; he ran their 6 restaurants in Barcelona (Hoja Santa, Enigma, Pakta, Tickets, Bodega, Niño Viejo), and helped with the conceptualization of projects such as Heart in Ibiza (Albert and Ferrán Adrià along with Cirque Du Soleil), Little Spain in New York (José Andrés) and the joint project Cakes & Bubbles, with Albert Adrià in London.

He is now co-owner and head of innovation at I+Desserts, a gastronomic studies centre based on innovation and the creation of projects, ideas and experiences for the sweet sector.