CHAMPIONNAT D'EUROPE DE SUSHI
2026 edition
Heading to Barcelona
La Masia Rosas is an exceptional estate located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, just outside Barcelona, nestled within a light-filled, serene Mediterranean landscape. A traditional Catalan farmhouse, it captivates with its authentic architecture, generous spaces, and warm atmosphere blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance.
It is with great pride that we will host the 4th edition of the European Sushi Championship 2026 here, a major event bringing together the continent’s finest chefs.
the jury
WAGNER SPADACIO
Born in Brazil into a large Japanese community, Wagner Spadacio is the 2017 French Sushi Champion and the 2018 World Runner-up. As executive chef at The Niwaki restaurant in Monaco, he has been drawing on his extensive experience as a competitor to serve on the judging panel for several editions.
SUDA TAKESHI
Takeshi Suda, the washoku chef at the Okimizuki restaurant, nestled in the heart of the Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka, is a renowned master of fugu preparation. As a culinary ambassador for his city, which has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, he passes on his expertise to chefs from around the world.
IPPEI UEMURA
Takeshi Suda, the washoku chef at the Okimizuki restaurant, nestled in the heart of the Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka, is a renowned master of fugu preparation. As a culinary ambassador for his city, which has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, he passes on his expertise to chefs from around the world.
CRISTINA SOMBRAY
A chef originally from Castile who has made Bilbao her home, Cristina Sombray trained at the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy under renowned Japanese masters. As the first woman to win the European Sushi Championship, she is now a leading figure in Japanese cuisine in Europe.
DIEGO VIANELLO
A chef originally from Castile who has made Bilbao her home, Cristina Sombray trained at the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy under renowned Japanese masters. As the first woman to win the European Sushi Championship, she is now a leading figure in Japanese cuisine in Europe.
IULIAN CONSTANTIN
Co-founder of the Zen Sushi chain and the first Romanian to be appointed ‘Goodwill Ambassador for the Promotion of Japanese Gastronomy’ by Japan, Iulian Constantin has been working for over twenty years to promote the art of sushi in his country. As organiser of the Romania Sushi Cup, he shares his expertise with the next generation of chefs.
JORGE DIONICIO
Chef d’origine péruvienne formé au sein du World Sushi Skills Institute au Japon, Jorge Dionicio a obtenu la ceinture noire de sushi et s’est illustré à la World Sushi Cup de Tokyo. Aujourd’hui chef-propriétaire à New York, il marie avec talent tradition edomae et racines péruviennes.
l'équipe
ALICE TOUCHAIS
Directeur Général de Sushi Robots
Florine Baneat
Coordinateur/Coordinatrice d'événements
Championnat européen de sushi et Championnat de France de sushi
Professeur Suda
Conseiller et Chef du restaurant Okimizuki, ville de Tsuruoka
WAGNER SPADACIO
Chef sushi exécutif au restaurant THE NIWAKI