The Symposium

The Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery is an annual, weekend-long conference on food, its culture and its history. The oldest and most important gathering on this topic, it brings together up to 220 international scholars, journalists, chefs, scientists, sociologists, anthrolopogists--and even committed amateurs--among others, for a serious discussion about the theme at hand.

 

Although held at Oxford University and serious in its purpose, the Symposium prides itself on being slightly outside the academy. We believe that our strength lies in encouraging dialogue by people arriving from a multiplicity of backgrounds and knowledge bases, who share a common passion.

 

The 2011 Oxford Symposium explored Celebrations.
It was held on 8-10 July.

 

Future Dates & Themes

 

In 2012, the Oxford Symposium will explore
Wrapped & Stuffed Foods on 6--8 July.

 

2013, 5-7 July, Food and Material Culture

2014  Food and Markets