Bread rubbed with tomato is one of the most distinctive and original features of Catalan cuisine. Some would say that it is the signature dish of Catalonia.

It comprises a slice of bread rubbed with half a ripe tomato, dressed with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Santa Coloma de Farners dedicates a whole fair to it, with this traditional foodstuff very much centrestage.

The fair takes place each year in Sant Salvador Park, featuring a wide range of types of bread with tomato, employing different methods and toppings: cured meats, cheese, pickled herrings and plenty more condiments besides.

Oils produced around Catalonia are also well represented, giving the bread with tomato its distinctive taste.