The Social Gastronomy Movement is a global network of food actors and organisations co-creating and prototyping just and inclusive food systems through learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
Our Recipe for Change
Connection, Collaboration, & Co-creation
Connection refers to establishing and nurturing meaningful relationships and networks among individuals, communities, and stakeholders within the Social Gastronomy Movement. It involves fostering a sense of belonging, empathy, and shared purpose to create a supportive and inclusive community. By building connections, the movement aims to bridge gaps, promote dialogue, and cultivate a collective commitment towards using food as a tool for social change.
CONNECTION
A SENSE OF BELONGING
To create long-term social and systems change, we need to act together. Collaboration within the Social Gastronomy movement involves working with diverse stakeholders, including community organizations, culinary professionals, social entrepreneurs, and government agencies. It emphasizes the power of teamwork, shared expertise, and resources to address social challenges holistically and effectively. Collaboration enables the pooling of knowledge, skills, and resources to create synergistic solutions, leverage collective strengths, and drive sustainable change in the food system.
COLLABORATION
MORE THAN AN "I"; WE ARE AN "US“
Co-creation in the Social Gastronomy movement refers to a participatory and inclusive process where individuals and communities actively contribute to designing, developing, and implementing initiatives and solutions. It recognizes that the people most affected by social challenges should be involved in shaping the interventions that address their needs. Co-creation empowers individuals, encourages diverse perspectives, and ensures that solutions are contextually relevant and sustainable. By engaging stakeholders in the co-creation process, the movement fosters ownership, creativity, and innovation, ultimately leading to more impactful and inclusive outcomes.
CO-CREATION
DOING WITH NOT FOR
70+
Countries Represented
74 million +
Meals shared In Collective Actions
1000+
Collaborations And Connections Established
400+
Members and local Communities
Meet our Global Community
Curious to learn more about our community and what Social Gastronomy looks like in practice? Check out this public version of our social gastronomy ecosystem map where you can view our global movement as a whole and per topics of interest.
Map tip: Stuck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Don’t fret! Just click the two arrows in the upper-right hand corner of the map to view the entire world.
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STORIES
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From Social Gastronomy Movement activities, to events organized by members of the global community, check out what’s coming up over the next few months.