KA220 YOU - MED YOUR CHEF

The proposed project titled "Med Your Chef" aims to train young people in Mediterranean cuisine while promoting the green economy, entrepreneurship development, and collaboration between different countries and cultures. The project seeks to create a network of young professionals in the gastronomy sector, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to become future leaders in the industry, with a focus on sustainable development.
Main Objectives:
1. Training in Mediterranean Cuisine: Providing practical training for young people on traditional gastronomic techniques and the unique flavors of the Mediterranean diet, highlighting healthy and eco-friendly cooking practices.
2. Green Economy: The project will incorporate the principles of the green economy, educating participants in sustainable production methods and resource management to reduce their environmental footprint and promote responsible sourcing of raw materials.
3. Entrepreneurial Development: Through workshops and mentoring, young people will learn how to create sustainable businesses in the gastronomy sector, integrating innovative practices such as the use of local organic products, circular economy principles, and digitalization.
4. Intercultural Collaboration: By partnering with organizations from different Mediterranean countries, the project will promote the exchange of cultures and gastronomic traditions. International meetings, training programs, and youth exchanges between participating countries will be organized.
5. Professional Network: "Med Your Chef" will establish a European network of young gastronomy professionals, fostering collaboration between businesses and professionals from different countries, enhancing mobility and knowledge sharing on a transnational level.
6. Promotion of Culture and Sustainable Lifestyles: In addition to entrepreneurship, the project will promote the adoption of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet and culture.
The project will be implemented in collaboration with culinary institutions, entrepreneurship organizations, youth organizations and local authorities, advancing a shared goal of sustainable development and highlighting Mediterranean culture as a model for healthy and sustainable eating.