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Welcome
For all those who recognise that food
is more than mere consumption.
to the Oxford Food
Symposium
Welcome
to the Oxford Food
Symposium
For all those who recognise that food
is more than mere consumption.

Who are we?

An in-person Symposium in Oxford/UK and a global online event with keynotes, papers and meals, open to all. Food is at the core of what we do; for over forty years, academics, amateurs and aficionados from all areas of life have come together to share, learn and be inspired by each other.

The next symposium

11 – 13 July at St Catherine’s College, Oxford/UK
19 July – 3 August Online (dates tbc)

When we think of ‘The Elements,’ our 2025 theme, our minds race with possibilities. ‘Elements’ boasts myriad meanings, whether in the context of science, the physical senses, weather, culinary epistemologies, and cooking techniques and technologies.

Our ongoing activities

We are active all year round, not just during the symposium in July. Join us for online discussions at the virtual OFS Kitchen Table, subscribe to the monthly What’s Cooking newsletter or delve into the amazing riches of our archive.

Change the conversation
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Improve the plate