Student Name : International GastronomyChef :

Activity 1: Explore current international gastronomic trends and developments

1- Introduction definition of gastronomy:

2- Examine international trends and developments in contemporary gastronomy (Look closely at, thinking and writing about the detail, and questioning it where appropriate)

Trends in contemporary gastronomy:

· Trends like organic, gluten free and artisan foods and the availability of international foods and drinks

· Trends in new wines, spirits, cocktails and other alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages

· Trends in dining experience including different service methods and modern restaurant concepts

Developments in contemporary gastronomy:

· DEVELOPMENT OF NEW EQUIPMENT

· DEVELOPMENT AND AVA I L A B I L I TY OF NEW FOOD PRODUCTS

· FOOD SAFETY AND NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS

· NEW COOKING T ECHNOLOGIES( MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY )

(Support your answers with examples for trends and developments )

3– Assess the influence of different cultures on current trends in gastronomy

(give careful consideration to all influence that apply, to identify those which are the most important or relevant and arrive at a conclusion).

Potential keys influence: How this influence effect gastronomy what are the positive points of each influence :

· Political

· Social

· Technology

· Economic

· Legal and environmental considerations

Point of view and conclusion:………………………