Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1 (1963-1986)
In 1956, the Schilling family buys some land in the Montjoi Cove. In 1963, El Bulli takes its first steps as a restauran
Episode 2 (1986-1991)
Ferran Adrià remains as the only chef in 1987. That year, he decides to step away from the cookbooks and pursue his own
Episode 3 (1991-1993)
After a few years of autochthonous-based cuisine, a more personal style started making way. This path was bond to avant-
Episode 4 (1994-1996)
The technical and conceptual research begins, which is probably the most important turning point for El Bulli. Ferran Ad
Episode 5 (1996-1999)
El Bulli earns its third Michelin star. In the technical and conceptual research field, a new caramelisation technique i
Episode 6 (1999-2002)
Investing in creativity yields results. A permanent workshop is founded in Barcelona. Later, they open Bullicarmen, el B
Episode 7 (2003-2005)
El Bulli offers a huge variety of new concepts, techniques and executions: air foams, spherification, liquid nitrogen
Episode 8 (2005-2007)
This period is highlighted by the starring of Ferran Adrià in the Documenta12 art showcase. In 2007, the unifying threa
Episode 9 (A Day at El Bulli)
Filming of an entire day, following cooks, waiters and diners, from dawn until the last customer decides to leave. T
Episode 10 (2007-2009)
There is a wide consensus about El Bulli and Ferran in many fields, not only in the culinary world. Along with several
Episode 11 (2009-2011)
The last two years at El Bulli restaurant. Ferran and Juli decide to transform El Bulli and announce in Madrid Fusión 2
The Last Waltz
The 30th of July 2011, El Bulli - five-time winner of the World's Best Restaurant award - shut its doors to be transform
Episode 13 (2011-2014)
The exposition promoted by Palau Robert about the history of El Bulli restaurante makes us reconsider the initial projec
Episode 14 (2014-2017)
After three years of work, El Bulli foundation achieves its goals based on three pillars: Sapiens (El Bulli foundation m
Documenting Documenta
It collects the testimony of artists, museum directors and curators that for the first time reflect on the place of avan