Gorka Alonso
Executive chef at Volvoreta, a Galician restaurant on the 30th floor of the Eurostars Madrid Tower, and a Eurostars chef since 2017.
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Gorka Alonso, born in Bilbao and trained at the Escuela Superior de Hostelería de Leioa, worked at the Michelin-starred Aizian and at Azurmendi under Eneko Atxa before running kitchens in Alicante, including the Levante Club hotel and, from 2012, the Villa Venecia hotel's Llum de Mar. He joined Eurostars Hotel Company in 2017 and is now the executive chef at Volvoreta, a Galician restaurant on the 30th floor of the Eurostars Madrid Tower.
Biography
Early years
Gorka Alonso was born in Bilbao and trained at the Escuela Superior de Hostelería de Leioa, in Bizkaia.
Career
He started at two restaurants in Bilbao before working at Aizian, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and at Azurmendi under Eneko Atxa's three-star kitchen. He then moved to Alicante as head chef at the Levante Club hotel, running banquets and large events, and in 2012 became executive chef at the Villa Venecia hotel, heading its Llum de Mar restaurant. He went on to found Erroak, building a name for himself in the Levante region, and in 2015 led the opening of the San Mamés VIP Area and San Mamés Jatetxea at Athletic Club's stadium. He joined Eurostars Hotel Company in 2017, first at Eurostars Suites Mirasierra, before becoming executive chef at the Eurostars Madrid Tower, where he now runs Volvoreta on its 30th floor alongside dining-room lead Almir Gjoka.
Philosophy
Alonso describes himself as "a Basque cook with a Mediterranean soul," building his cooking around the product and using contemporary technique in service of recognisable flavours. Under his direction, Volvoreta has launched Volvoreta Experiences, themed events with guest chefs exploring gourmet products and regional cuisines.
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Frequently asked
Who is the chef at Volvoreta?
Gorka Alonso is the Executive Chef of Volvoreta in Madrid, running the kitchen with his team and the dining room.
What cuisine does Volvoreta serve?
Galician cuisine built on traditional, product-focused recipes, served with panoramic views over Madrid.
Where is Volvoreta located?
On the 30th floor of the Eurostars Madrid Tower, on Paseo de la Castellana in the La Paz area of Madrid.
Where did Gorka Alonso train and work before Volvoreta?
Born in Bilbao, he trained at the Escuela Superior de Hostelería de Leioa and worked at Aizian and at Azurmendi under Eneko Atxa, before running kitchens in Alicante.
When did Gorka Alonso join Eurostars Hotel Company?
He joined in 2017, first at Eurostars Suites Mirasierra, before becoming executive chef at the Eurostars Madrid Tower.
What are Volvoreta Experiences?
Themed events at Volvoreta with guest chefs, each built around a single gourmet product or regional cuisine.