Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World takes us on the journey of Disfrutar as it rises to be crowned the best restaurant in the world. As well as documenting this achievement, the film delves into the personal stories of its three chefs – Eduard Xatruch, Mateu Casañas and Oriol Castro – tracing them all the way from their demanding years at El Bulli to the creation of their own restaurant.
We see their passion for gastronomy, their relentless pursuit of excellence and their constant drive for culinary innovation. Through their own voices, we witness the meticulous process of crafting new dishes, the pressure of staying at the forefront of the industry and the high-intensity reality of running a fine-dining restaurant.
Beyond the kitchen, Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World also explores the human side of gastronomy – the personal sacrifices of the chefs, their deep connection to their roots and the profound impact of success on their lives. It is an immersion into cuisine as art, science, territory and emotion, where each dish is a blank canvas waiting to be painted with flavours and creativity.