Watch Ferran Adriá cook

The master (above), proprietor of El Bulli Restaurant in Roses, Spain and considered by many the greatest chef in the world, will lead "ten of the most prominent chefs from Spain, including Juan Mari Arzak and Martin Berasategui," in demonstrations of their wizardry next month in New York City.

The occasion: The French Culinary Institute is celebrating the opening of its new home, The International Culinary Center, with a festival entitled "Spain's 10: Cocina de Vanguardia," from Thursday, October 12 through Saturday, October 14.

Saturday's your big day if you so choose.

From the website:

The Summit — All-Day Event at Guastavino’s

This is the kind of event that is the stuff of culinary lore! The Summit—modeled after the prestigious Madrid Fusión conference—will showcase the awe-inspiring talents of Spain’s most lauded chefs. Your hosts will be leading American speaker, consultant, and writer on Spanish wine, Gerry Dawes, along with esteemed culinary journalist Anya von Bremzen, and influential Spanish chef, José Andrés. For one amazing day of gastronomic excellence, the ten most prominent Spanish chefs, Ferran Adrià, Juan Mari Arzak, Martin Berasategui, Alberto Chicote, Quique Dacosta, Daniel García, Enrique Martinez, Joan Roca, Paco Roncero, and Paco Torreblanca will demonstrate what makes these chefs the true vanguards of the culinary world.

Be one of the lucky food enthusiasts, travel devotees, and industry professionals who attend this unforgettable event, where you will be immersed in all things Spanish. Witness cutting-edge cooking as you’ve never before seen it, partake in delectable (and unique) food samplings, enjoy an amazing tapas lunch, learn about and taste Spanish wines and indulge in a marketplace made up of selected food and wine products from approximately 40 Spanish producers.

Don’t let this opportunity get away! Seats are limited. Tickets are $300 for a full day, including continental breakfast, demonstrations by 10 Spanish chefs, a tapas lunch, and marketplace sampling.

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Guastavino's is at 409 East 59th Street (between 1st Avenue and York).

Tickets here.

Oh, yeah, one last thing: don't forget to bring your copy of Adriá's cookbook (below)

so he can sign it.