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Tivoli La Caleta hosts the first red tuna Kaitai in the Canary Islands
Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort celebrated the first Kaitai of Balfegó red tuna in the Canary Islands this Thursday, the traditional Japanese ceremony for filleting this specimen, an exclusive gastronomic occasion that brought together more than a hundred guests linked to the hotel and gastronomy sector, including chefs, businesspeople and media representatives. The gathering took place in the surroundings of the resort, facing the Atlantic Ocean, where attendees were able to discover the Kaitai first hand, based on a particularly large specimen weighing 194 kilograms and measuring 1.87 metres in length.
An expert demonstration of the principal cuts
The demonstration was led by Jorge Quintela, executive chef at Tivoli La Caleta, alongside the Balfegó team and Antonio de Miguel, who showed those present the main cuts of red tuna and their different gastronomic possibilities. It also allowed them to discover both the most prized pieces and other lesser-known ones, highlighting the integral use of a product that is especially valued in haute cuisine.
A cocktail at SEEN by Olivier Tenerife
After the Kaitai, the evening continued at SEEN by Olivier Tenerife, where guests enjoyed a cocktail created especially for the occasion, with Balfegó red tuna as the star. A selection of preparations allowed them to appreciate different textures, cuts and ways of interpreting the product, in a privileged setting with views over the Atlantic.
Tuna Week, from 25 September to 4 October
The celebration of the Kaitai also marks the start of Tuna Week at Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort, which will run from 25 September to 4 October and will allow guests and visitors to continue discovering the gastronomic possibilities of Balfegó red tuna. Among the planned offerings is a tasting menu created especially for the occasion at Yakuza by Olivier, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, where Japanese inspiration and the product come together in different preparations designed for this celebration.
A commitment to singular gastronomic experiences
With this initiative, Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort reinforces its commitment to a gastronomic offering linked to singular experiences and to bringing to Tenerife proposals that combine product, culture and haute cuisine. Situated in Costa Adeje, facing the Atlantic Ocean, Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort is a five-star establishment conceived as a destination in itself, in which accommodation, wellbeing, leisure and gastronomy form an integral proposal. Gastronomy is one of the main pillars of the resort’s offering, which has different dining spaces and a selection designed to combine product, creativity and culinary experiences.
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