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El Corte Inglés Diagonal launches table service with products from its own supermarket
You can now order supermarket products straight to your table in the revamped gourmet area at El Corte Inglés Diagonal. For €2.50, bread and service are included. The menu features over 500 local products and traditional dishes.
Can you imagine sitting at a table and ordering, without moving, any supermarket product to be served freshly prepared? That’s exactly what has just been launched at El Corte Inglés Diagonal in Barcelona, where the gourmet area has taken an unexpected and very practical turn for those who enjoy good food without complications.
The big new feature is simple but effective: now you can choose products directly from the shop and ask to have them brought to your table, paying a €2.50 supplement that includes bread and service. In this way, the shopping and dining experiences merge into a single space, designed for both the curious and regulars from the neighbourhood.
A menu that showcases local products
The menu doesn’t fall short: there’s fresh fish from Catalan markets, selected meats, and traditional dishes aimed at winning over both tourists and lifelong Barcelonans. But the real draw is the variety: around 500 local products are part of the offering, turning the visit into a mini gastronomic tour of the Catalan pantry without leaving the Eixample.
How does the new service work?
The system is straightforward: you pick what you fancy from the supermarket, order it in the gourmet area, and for the supplement, it’s served at your table with bread included. There’s no need to book or follow complicated protocols. It’s a formula designed for those who want to try something different or simply enjoy an impromptu lunch with quality products.
A step further in the urban gourmet experience
This move by El Corte Inglés Diagonal responds to a clear trend in Barcelona: the search for flexible and personalised gastronomic experiences. It’s not the first time a commercial space has reinvented its offering to attract an audience that values both convenience and authenticity. Something similar is happening elsewhere in the city, as seen in the recent sporting push by local clubs to return to the European scene.
Is it worth trying?
The proposal is clever and very practical: those looking to discover local products or simply eat well without complications will find a different option here. The €2.50 supplement for service and bread is reasonable compared to the convenience of having access to the entire supermarket range from your table. In a neighbourhood where gastronomic competition is fierce, this kind of initiative stands out and shows that innovation can be as simple as bringing two classic concepts together: shop and restaurant, side by side and without fuss.