La Curiosa – Galician tradition with a curious twist

La Curiosa is a young conserva brand from Galicia with a deep appreciation for one of the region’s great culinary traditions. Founder Cristóbal Fernández grew up with conservas on the family table – his mother worked in a cannery for more than 15 years – before eventually working in the industry himself and turning a lifelong fascination into La Curiosa.

The philosophy is simple: start with excellent seafood and treat it with care. La Curiosa works with producers around the Ría de Arousa, selecting fish and shellfish in season and preparing them using traditional methods. The conservas are made in small batches, with natural ingredients and no unnecessary additives, and each piece is carefully packed by hand.

But tradition doesn’t mean standing still. Alongside Galician classics such as mussels in escabeche and small sardines in olive oil, La Curiosa takes a playful approach to what can happen inside a tin, combining familiar ingredients with less expected recipes and flavours. The same spirit carries through to the colourful packaging, illustrated by María José Fernández, which turns each tin into a small work of art.

At Toasté, we love producers who respect where they come from without being afraid to do things differently. La Curiosa brings exactly that combination to the table.