Como Funciona El Bulli

Cómo funciona elBulli is an exclusive look behind the scenes at elBulli and into the mind of visionary chef Ferran Adrià.

With two million requests for reservations every year, elBulli was notoriously difficult to get a table at. Cómo funciona elBulli opens the doors to everyone and reveals the inner workings of the kitchen and the gastronomic innovations that have helped create the spectacular food. Illustrated with over 1,000 colour photographs, the book includes recipes and innovative inserts explaining the creative methods and food philosophy, the reservations policy, the history of elBulli and the life of Ferran Adrià.

Aimed at all food enthusiasts as well as industry professionals, the book starts with daybreak at 6.15 am, then shows visits to the local markets to source ingredients, Ferran’s arrival at the workshop, his morning creative experimentation session, the arrival of the rest of the brigade at 2.30 pm to begin the mise-en-place for the evening, the daily tasks of the front of house team, and the arrival of the first guests for dinner from 7.45 pm until the last guests’ departure by 2.00 am.

With its innovative structure and striking design, Cómo funciona elBulli provides a fascinating insight into the rare and magical experience of eating at elBulli.

Hardcover. 632 pages. 1100 color photographs. In Spanish.