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Dinner with Ajay Kumar and Romy Gill MBE

Join us for a special dinner in Swadish, to explore and celebrate Scotland’s rich and complex relationship with India.

Thursday, July 30 2026, 7pm - 10.30pm, at Swadish by Ajay Kumar, 33 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1HA

The Food of the Indian Diaspora: Romy Gill and Ajay Kumar in conversation with Chitra Ramaswamy

Does Indian culinary culture take on heightened significance for those in the Diaspora? And do leading chefs and food writers have a responsibility to be cultural ambassadors, representing heritage, promoting respect and understanding and building a more inclusive society?

Friday, July 31 2026, 10am - 11am, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Between Two Waters: Don Sloan in conversation with Pam Brunton

Pam Brunton will be joined by Don Sloan, to discuss her acclaimed book, Between Two Waters. She will reflect on Scottish cuisine – how it has evolved and been shaped by colonialism, capitalism and gender.

Friday, July 31 2026, 12 noon - 1pm, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Affirming humanity: food, culture and social justice. Kirsty Wark in conversation with Jackie Kay CBE, Andi Oliver and Dr Jessica B. Harris

Kirsty Wark will be joined by three extraordinary women, to consider how chefs, artists and activists can harness the power of food to reclaim history, connect generations and mobilise for social justice.

Friday, July 31 2026, 3pm - 4pm, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Dinner with Julie Lin and Noby Leong, joined by DJ Sloan of Lezure

This evening will capture the spirit of Glasgow’s young, diverse food scene, which is enhancing the city’s character and international reputation.

Friday, July 31 2026, 7pm - 12 midnight, at Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT

Reckoning with Glasgow’s Past: the role of culinary culture. Dr Peggy Brunache in conversation with Dr Rosie Spooner, Nelson Cummins and Graham Campbell

This panel will examine food’s role in Glasgow’s ongoing reckoning, by exploring how culinary culture can illuminate lasting legacies and bring together the city’s diverse communities.

Saturday, August 01 2026, 10am - 11am, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Rethinking Scottish Identity: Don Sloan in conversation with Jackie Kay

In this conversation Jackie Kay will advocate for an expansive view of Scottishness that acknowledges our complex history and reflects our inherent diversity.

Saturday, August 01 2026, 12 noon - 1pm, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Food cultures and social change: in conversation with Dr Jessica B. Harris

Dr Jessica B Harris will reflect on the use of food as a catalyst for social change, drawing distinctions between practice in the UK and US.

Saturday, August 01 2026, 2pm - 3pm, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

The New Glasgow: how food professionals and shaping the city. Julie Lin, Chitra Ramaswamy, Fariya Sharif and Dr Noby Leong, in conversation with Torgi Squire

Contributors to this panel will consider the role of food professionals in shaping the wider reputation and character of Glasgow.

Saturday, August 01 2026, 4pm - 5pm, at City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE

Join us for a very special culinary and cultural celebration of Scotland and the Caribbean.

Saturday, August 01 2026, 7pm - 11pm, at Celentanos, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 2SZ

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Professional Food Writing: A Beginners Guide – with Felicity Cloake

Part of our Eating, Drinking, Thinking series with Kings Place.
Join Felicity Cloake for a masterclass on food writing, crafting recipes, clear writing, editing, and pitching to editors. Drawing on her Guardian column, cookbooks, and culinary travels, she shares practical tips to take your writing to the next level and reach readers.

Saturday, April 18 2026, 2pm - 5pm, at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N19AG

Your First Food Book: Pitching Your Proposal

Part of our Eating, Drinking, Thinking series with Kings Place.
For chefs, writers, influencers, and food storytellers, join Scottish-Malaysian writer Julie Lin to learn how to craft a compelling food book proposal. Drawing on her debut, Sama Sama, and media experience, she shares practical guidance for all.

Saturday, March 21 2026, 2pm - 5pm, at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N19AG

How to Tell Stories Through Food – with Yasmin Khan

Part of our Eating, Drinking, Thinking series with Kings Place.
Join award-winning author and broadcaster Yasmin Khan for a masterclass on food storytelling. Learn how to turn ingredients, memories, and recipes into compelling stories across books, journalism, podcasts, TV, and campaigns, with practical exercises and insider tips to inspire and equip creators of all kinds.

Saturday, March 14 2026, 2pm - 5pm, at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N19AG

Culinary Salon Dinner with Marc Millon – Italy: The Taste of History

The Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University are staging a Culinary Salon: a series of dinners hosted by some of the UK and Ireland’s most admired chefs and food writers. Join us for the next Culinary Salon dinner with food, wine and travel writer Marc Millon.

Tuesday, April 30 2024, 7pm - 10.30pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Culinary Salon Dinner with Ching-He Huang MBE

The Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University are staging a Culinary Salon: a series of dinners hosted by some of the UK and Ireland’s most admired chefs and food writers. Join us for the next Culinary Salon dinner with TV chef and author Ching-He Huang MBE.

Tuesday, February 20 2024, 7pm - 10.30pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Creative Solutions for Uncertain Times: Finding Success in the East and Southeast Asian Hospitality Sector

Join us for a presentation on current trends in the East and Southeast Asian restaurant sector, panel discussion and networking (drinks and canapés) reception. 

Wednesday, November 22 2023, 6.30pm - 9pm, at Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LP

Culinary Salon Dinner with Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich

The Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University are staging a Culinary Salon: a series of dinners hosted by some of the UK and Ireland’s most admired chefs and food writers. Join us for the next in the series, with Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, of Honey & Co.

Tuesday, November 07 2023, 7pm - 10.30pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Culinary Salon Dinner with Conor Spacey

The Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University are staging a Culinary Salon: a series of dinners hosted by some of the UK and Ireland’s most admired chefs and food writers. Join us for the next in the series, with Chef Conor Spacey.

Thursday, October 26 2023, 7pm - 10.30pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Dinner and conversation with Gok Wan MBE and Ken Hom CBE

Join us for dinner and conversation with two of our best loved national treasures, chef and broadcaster Ken Hom CBE and tv presenter and fashion consultant Gok Wan MBE.

Tuesday, April 18 2023, 6.30pm - 11pm, at Din Tai Fung, Centre Point, 11 St Giles Square, London WC2H 8AP

Culinary Salon Dinner with Robin Gill

The seventh dinner in the Culinary Salon series, to be held on 28th March 2023, will be prepared by London-based chef Robin Gill. 

Tuesday, March 28 2023, 7pm - 10.30pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Culinary Salon Dinner with Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL

The sixth dinner in the series, to be held on the evening of 8th February, will be hosted by Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, chef, restaurateur, educationalist and broadcaster.

Tuesday, February 07 2023, 7pm - 11pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Culinary Salon Dinner with Felicity Cloake

The next dinner in the Culinary Salon series will be designed and hosted by Felicity Cloake, award-winning author and Guardian food writer. 

Tuesday, November 29 2022, 7pm - 11pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

A Taste of Tibet from Julie Kleeman (in conversation with Donald Sloan)

    Join Donald Sloan in conversation with Julie Kleeman, past winner of the Yan-Kit So Award from the Oxford Cultural Collective and co-author of Taste Tibet: Family Recipes from the Himalayas.   Tuesday, May 17 2022, 6.30pm – 8pm, at China Exchange, 32A Gerrard Street, London, W1D 6JA   Follow this link to book […]

Tuesday, May 17 2022, 6.30pm - 8pm, at China Exchange, 32A Gerrard Street, London, W1D 6JA

Culinary Salon Dinner, prepared by Jeremy Lee

The next Culinary Salon Dinner, in partnership with Ulster University, will be prepared by Jeremy Lee, Chef Proprietor of Quo Vadis, working with hospitality and culinary arts management students from Ulster University.  

Tuesday, March 01 2022, 7pm - 11pm, at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast

Thinking things through: getting your career back on track, with Jean Roberts (an OCC Masterclass)

Jean Roberts presents a Masterclass to help you get back on track if you are facing change and uncertainty in your professional life.

Saturday, November 20 2021, 1pm - 4pm, at University of Westminster, New Cavendish Street, London

Finding your Voice in Food Media, with Zoe Adjonyoh (an OCC Masterclass)

Join Zoe Adjonyoh to learn how an appreciation of the power of story, authenticity and structured narrative can help you find your tribe and grow you and your food business faster.   To learn more and to book your place on this OCC Masterclass, follow this link.

Monday, March 22 2021, 5pm - 7pm, at online

Writing on Food and Culture: avoiding implicit bias, With Lolis Eric Elie (an OCC Masterclass)

Join Lolis Eric Elie as he explores ways in which cultural biases and assumptions can rob a writer of the ability to write sympathetically, insightfully and accurately about other cultures.

Monday, March 01 2021, 5pm - 7pm, at online

Building a Career in Food Journalism, With Karen Barnes (an OCC Masterclass)

Join Karen Barnes, Editor of Delicious magazine, to learn how to build a career in food journalism.

Monday, February 01 2021, 5pm - 7pm, at online

A Feast for the Eyes, with Felicity Cloake (an OCC Masterclass)

Join Felicity Cloake, columnist for the Guardian and New Statesman, to learn how an appreciation of great food writing from the past and present can inform your own approach to writing about food.

Monday, October 26 2020, 5pm - 7pm, at online

How to Build a Brand, with Yasmin Khan (an OCC Masterclass)

Join Yasmin Khan, writer and activist, to learn how to create a successful personal or business brand. How to stand out in a competitive market, raise your income and better connect your work to your mission so that you can reach the widest possible audience..

Monday, October 12 2020, 5pm - 7pm, at online

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