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Dekton® has played an important role, being the official supplier of all the surfaces used during the event. The winning list was presented last Tuesday 19th June Palacio Euskalduna, in Bilbao. Spain therefore becomes, for the first time, the centre of the widely known as "The Cuisine Oscars". Dekton® sponsored too the Sustainable Restaurant Award, given away by Santiago Alfonso, Cosentino´s Vicepresident of Marketing and Communication. Restaurant Azurmendi, located in Larrabetzu (Biscay), and lead by chef Eneko Atxa.

Dekton® by Cosentino had its own stand inside Palacio Euskalduna during the event with brand new Dekton® Orix surface on display. Spanish brand Cinco Jotas had its own Dekton® surface too, in their case the Domoos coloured one. Moreover, the device where their jamón was served had been manufactured in Silestone® by Cosentino quartz.