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Ferran Adrià says he earned the equivalent of €2,000 a month at elBulli
Ferran Adrià says he earned the equivalent of €2,000 a month as an elBulli co-owner for many years.
He shared the figure in an interview with Ara about his time at the restaurant in Spain.
elBulli closed in 2011, but its legacy continues through a foundation and a museum on the Costa Brava.
Adrià said the restaurant was not his main source of income, and he advised 10 multinational companies at the same time.
From 1984 to 1998, elBulli struggled financially, and he said there were times it could not pay its staff.
The experience shows that the restaurant's later fame did not mean it was always financially successful.
The restaurant remains closed, and the sources describe its foundation and museum as continuing its legacy.
Ferran Adrià said his pay as an elBulli co-owner was equivalent to about €2,000 a month in today’s money.
He said this was the owners’ salary and that the restaurant was not his main source of income.
Adrià said he advised 10 multinational companies at the same time.
He recalled that from 1984 to 1998, elBulli struggled financially and sometimes could not pay its staff.
The restaurant closed in 2011.
- Who
- Ferran Adrià, chef and elBulli co-owner.
- What
- He said his pay as an owner was equivalent to about €2,000 a month today.
- When
- He made the comments in an interview with Ara, reported on 11 and 13 October 2026.
- Where
- At elBulli, in Cala Montjoi, Girona, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Adrià arrived at elBulli.
Adrià said the restaurant’s finances were difficult and it sometimes could not pay staff.
elBulli closed.
20minutos.es reported Adrià’s remarks about his pay in an interview with Ara.
Marca reported the remarks.
- Equivalent monthly pay
- About €2,000
- Advisory work
- 10 multinational companies at the same time
- Financially difficult period
- 1984–1998
- Restaurant closure
- 30 July 2011
- Interview outlet
- Ara
What people are saying
For many years I earned what today would be equivalent to €2,000 a month. That was our salary as owners of elBulli.
From 1984 to 1998, we didn’t earn a penny. There were many times when we couldn’t even pay the staff because we had no money.
Sources
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