VIC HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sant Jordi entre receptaris medievals — a close reading of recipes, rites and ratafia in Vic
A Museo Episcopal de Vic program that pairs a forensic look at medieval cookbooks with tastings of traditional Catalan preparations, valuable for anyone interested in culinary history and regional ritual.
Sant Jordi entre receptaris medievals — a close reading of recipes, rites and ratafia in Vic.
In the heart of Vic, Catalunya, Museu Episcopal de Vic stages Sant jordi entre receptaris medievals: a focused, museum-led encounter that unpacks who wrote and read medieval recipe collections and then moves to the palate with traditional local preparations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Reading medieval receptaris — authors and audiences
The program centres on medieval cookbooks: their writers, intended readers and the social contexts that shaped recipes, offering a direct window into culinary practice as documentary evidence.
Ratafia and traditional Catalan flavours
Participants learn about ratafia — a traditional Catalan liqueur prepared around Sant Joan (the summer solstice) — including its origins, ingredients and the process of making it, alongside exploration of similar historical liqueurs.
A museum framing for food-history
Presented by Museu Episcopal de Vic, the event situates culinary curiosities — from recipe form to ritual drinks — within the museum’s cultural and interpretive context.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
This is a compact, interpretive session: close reading and conversation about medieval receptaris followed by direct encounters with regional tastes — tastings that link texts to flavour and tradition.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this program:
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program highlights traditions tied to Sant Joan and the summer solstice; check the museum calendar for dates and seasonal scheduling.
No special equipment is required — attendees should bring any needed personal items and arrive ready to taste and discuss regional preparations.
The event is offered by Museu Episcopal de Vic in Vic, Catalunya; confirm meeting details and any visitor requirements with the museum.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates Sant jordi entre receptaris medievals?
The program is presented by Museu Episcopal de Vic.
Where does the event take place?
The event takes place in Vic, Catalunya, Spain, at the museum presenting the program.
What is the focus of the program?
It focuses on medieval cookbooks — their authors and audiences — and on traditional Catalan preparations connected to those culinary traditions.
Will there be tastings?
Yes; participants encounter ratafia and two traditional Catalan sauces as part of the program.
What will be said about ratafia?
The program reviews ratafia’s origins, ingredients and the process of making it, and considers related liqueurs tied to the same tradition.
Is the program tied to a particular festival or date?
Ratafia is traditionally prepared around Sant Joan, coinciding with the summer solstice; the program discusses that seasonal connection.