Disfrutar to release third and final cookbook documenting a decade of culinary innovation

Disfrutar, the acclaimed Barcelona-based restaurant helmed by chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, will release its third cookbook, Disfrutar Vol 3, on 19^th November. Published by Abalon Books, the 360-page volume documents the establishment’s culinary development between 2021 and 2023 – a period that saw the team earn their third Michelin star and further cement their reputation within the international fine dining scene.

The publication is the final instalment in a trilogy that began with volume one in 2021, followed by volume two in 2023. Like its predecessors, the new work is presented in two parts: a book detailing the philosophy and evolution of the restaurant (including details such as changes to the dining space, the team, service style, wine offerings, international travels and industry recognition) and a binder containing 98 recipes with step-by-step instructions, each accompanied by a QR code linking to demonstration videos. Photography is once again provided by Francesc Guillamet, who has visually documented the Disfrutar since its inception, with art direction by Zoo Studio.

The first two volumes in the series received multiple accolades, including the 2021 National Gastronomy Award for Best Gastronomic Communication from the Royal Academy of Gastronomy, and design awards from ADG Laus, D&AD and the Art Directors Club of Europe. “This third volume is the culmination of ten years of Disfrutar and 25 years of creative commitment,” the three chefs said. “We have built Disfrutar through discipline, consensus, and coherence – always putting the project above our individual names.”

The restaurant, which opened in 2014, has become known for its avant-garde approach to cuisine, with its chefs previously working at the influential elBulli. The trilogy aims to document not only their creative output but also their broader contribution to contemporary gastronomy.

Disfrutar Vol. 3 will be available in both Spanish and English, and can be purchased in high street bookshops, through major online retailers and directly from the Barcelona restaurants, Compartir and Disfrutar, as well as via the chefs’ online store.

Food Desk

Disfrutar Vol 3 is published by Abalon Books at the hardback price of €250. For further information or to purchase, visit here.