Chef Óscar Calleja joins the degree as a new lecturer to teach Avant-Garde Techniques in Gastronomy.

18 Jun 2024
Chef Óscar Calleja joins the degree as a new lecturer to teach Avant-Garde Techniques in Gastronomy.
From left to right: Sandra Sumalla, director of the Gastronomy degree and Óscar Calleja, Michelin Star Chef and teacher at UNEATLANTICO.

The Gastronomy degree at the Universidad Europea Del Atlántico (UNEATLANTICO) is proud to announce that chef Óscar Calleja will be teaching on the degree next year. He will bring a variety of innovative proposals and techniques to the classroom.

Óscar Calleja has a long career at the highest level. Throughout his career, Calleja has achieved 3 Michelin stars (2 in Annua and 1 in Ment) and 3 Repsol Suns. Likewise, Óscar Calleja defines his gastronomic style as modern, fusion cuisine that is at the same time contemporary, sophisticated, elegant and subtle. In addition, Calleja brings with him a diverse and creative culinary proposal, as his cuisine is a subtle blend of experiences. Óscar spent his childhood in Mexico, his adulthood in Cantabria and in addition to this he has been able to travel to more Asian countries (China, Philippines, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam) researching and delving into their gastronomy.

For the Degree in Gastronomy, the chef will teach the subject of Vanguard Techniques in Gastronomy, in which he will be able to transmit his passion and knowledge to the future chefs who will be the first graduating class of Gastronomy Graduates in Cantabria.

Find out more about the degree

The degree in Gastronomy at UNEATLANTICO has a syllabus that offers current quality training that adapts to the different professional opportunities in which the Gastronomic Sciences graduate will be able to develop. In addition, UNEATLANTICO offers a series of electives that allow the student to specialise in the area of greatest interest. For those interested in studying Gastronomy, UNEATLANTICO has pre-registration open for those who wish to form part of the culinary industry.

Degree information: Degree in Gastronomy