Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Oxford Cultural Collective Eating Drinking Thinking ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Thoughts](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news-list/thoughts/) - [Oxford Eats: How food cultures evolve](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/oxford-eats-how-food-cultures-evolve/) - Food writer Geraldene Holt considers the ongoing evolution of local food cultures. - [Looking Back at 'My Soul Looks Back' - Jessica B. Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/looking-back-soul-looks-back-jessica-b-harris/) - Jessica B. Harris, award-winning food historian and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, recently published her evocative memoir, 'My Soul Looks Back'. Here she considers her move from writing cookbooks to writing narrative. - [The launch of the Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/579-2/) - Donald Sloan outlines the founding principles and aims of The Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Why Thailand?](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/why-thailand/) - Why Thailand? Don Sloan reflects on why Thailand is the destination for one of The Oxford Cultural Collective's first major projects. - [Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook - reflections from Fuchsia Dunlop](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/yan-kits-classic-chinese-cookbook-reflections-fuchsia-dunlop/) - Through a dedicated award in her name, The Oxford Cultural Collective honours the legacy of Yan-Kit So. Here, food writer Fuchsia Dunlop recalls her friendship with Yan-Kit So. Includes five brilliant recipes. - [London’s Chinatown needs more creative solutions to guarantee its future](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/londons-chinatown-needs-creative-solutions-guarantee-future/) - Reflections on the annual Ken Hom Lecture, 8th February 2018 at Asia Hose, London Part of the Lee Kum Kee Culinary Culture Series in partnership with Asia House and the Oxford School of Hospitality Management This year’s Ken Hom Lecture brought together distinguished contributors to explore the future of Chinatowns, at a time when - [Samar Khatiwala reports on first research trip to Gujarat](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/1021-2/) - The winner of the 2017 Yan-Kit So Award, hosted by the Oxford Cultural Collective, reports on his first research trip to the region of Gujarat in the west of India. - [Mirabelle Dominé-Walley: What winning the Yan-Kit So Award meant for me.](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/mirabelle-domine-walley-what-winning-the-yan-kit-so-award-meant-for-me/) - The deadline for the next Yan-Kit So Award for food writers on Asia is 30th April 2019. Here, Mirabelle Dominé-Walley reflects on winning the award in 2015. - [Jane Grigson - by Geraldene Holt](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/jane-grigson-by-geraldene-holt/) - To coincide with the announcement of the winner of the 2019 Jane Grigson Award, Geraldene Holt explores Jane's contribution to British culinary and literary culture. - [Romy Gill MBE prepares dinner at launch of 'Migrations: all our voices'](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/romy-gill-mbe-preparing-dinner-at-launch-of-migrations-all-our-voices/) - Romy Gill MBE, rising star of the British restaurant sector, shares her personal story and reveals why she is backing 'Migrations: all our voices', the Oxford Cultural Collective's new events series. - [Joanna Blythman on 'The Power of Enjoyment in the Face of Industrialised Food'](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/joanna-blythman-delivers-the-2019-jane-grigson-lecture/) - Read the full transcript of this year's Jane Grigson Trust Lecture, delivered by distinguished investigative journalist Joanna Blythman. - [Winners announced of the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2020](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/winners-announced-of-the-jane-grigson-trust-award-2020/) - Kirsty Scobie and Fenella Renwick win the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2020, for 'The Seafood Shack' - [Jeremy Lee's Kitchen Sketches](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/jeremy-lees-kitchen-sketches/) - During lockdown Chef Proprietor of Quo Vadis and OCC Patron Jeremy Lee has rediscovered his love of drawing. - [Jessica B. Harris on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Black community](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/jessica-b-harris-on-the-impact-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-on-the-black-community/) - In an article published in the Huffington Post on 20th June 2020, OCC Patron Jessica B. Harris shares her thoughts on gratitude, performance activisim and why the coronavirus pandemic has been so fatal for the Black community. - [Thinking things through](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/thinking-things-through/) - Jean Roberts, career psychologist and OCC Patron, reflects on what the last few months have taught us about ourselves and how building our resilience can help us to face the future with more confidence. - [Nourishing Genius: Food and Wine in the Time of Michelangelo](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/nourishing-genius-food-and-wine-in-the-time-of-michelangelo/) - Join Fred Plotkin, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective and specialist in Italian gastronomy, opera, and history, for a virtual talk and tasting. - [Partnerships with purpose: seeking brands that take a stand](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/partnerships-with-purpose-seeking-brands-that-take-a-stand/) - We are seeking new project partners – particularly businesses who stand for something meaningful and who want to be part of conversations about issues of the day, from social inclusion and cultural diversity to nurturing talent and reshaping education. - [Wine, food and the natural rhythms of each vintage](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/wine-food-and-the-natural-rhythms-of-each-vintage/) - Lynne Levin shares her wine making philosophy and considers what contributes to the distinctive character of each vintage. - [Nature Pushing Back](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/nature-pushing-back/) - With her husband David, OCC Patron Lynne Levin owns a vineyard in the Loire region of France. After a disastrous year of low grape harvests, resulting from unprecedented weather conditions, she argues it is time for the widespread adoption of organic principles, and for vineyard owners to operate in harmony with nature. - [Paul Bloomfield - bringing a convivial spirit to OCC events](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/paul-bloomfield-bringing-the-convivial-spirit-to-occ-events/) - In large part due to the contribution of OCC Patron Paul Bloomfield, events from the Oxford Cultural Collective are as memorable for their convivial spirit as they are for their content and focus. - [From intention to action: progress on gender and race equality in hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/progress-on-gender-and-race-equality-in-hospitality/) - Tea Colaianni, Founder of WiHTL, believes the recent covid pandemic should act as a wake-up call to all in the hospitality sector. As the crisis continues to shine a light on the devastating consequences of social exclusion, her hope is that it will stimulate more widespread commitment to inclusive workplace practices. - [Black Book: what is it and why do we need it?](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/black-book-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it/) - Zoe Adjonyoh, chef, writer, activist and creator of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen, shares her motives for founding Black Book, a platform for driving meaningful change in the diversity of the global food industry. - [Hospitality Management Education: is it fit for purpose in a changing and uncertain world?](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/hospitality-management-education-is-it-fit-for-purpose-in-a-changing-and-uncertain-world/) - Don Sloan questions if the current international crisis should prompt a fundamental review of hospitality management education offered by UK universities. Is it fit for purpose in a rapidly changing and uncertain world? - [Farewell Brookes Restaurant](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/farewell-brookes-restaurant/) - Following its recent closure, Don Sloan reflects on the pivotal role played by Brookes Restaurant in shaping an engaged, inclusive community of learning. - [Fozia Ismail: Food as Resistance](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/fozia-ismail-food-as-resistance/) - Fozia Ismail explores connections between food, race, identity and power and considers the lived experience of the African Diaspora in modern Britain. - [Geraldene Holt remembers M.F.K. Fisher](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/geraldene-holt-remembers-m-f-k-fisher/) - Geraldene Holt reflects on time spent with the celebrated Amercian food writer, M.F.K. Fisher. - [George Heriot's School puts pleasure at the heart of food education](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/george-heriots/) - An Edinburgh school has taken up the challenge of developing pupils’ cookery skills and food knowledge with a hands-on course that puts pleasure at the heart of learning. - [Fuchsia Dunlop, Andrew Wong, Mukta Das and Jeremy Chan - Chinese Cuisine: does cultural authenticity matter](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/fuchsia-dunlop-andrew-wong-mukta-das-and-jeremy-chan-chinese-cuisine-does-cultural-authenticity-matter/) - Fuchsia Dunlop, Andrew Wong, Mukta Das and Jeremy Chan joined Donald Sloan at Asia House on 4th July 2019 to explore the role of cultural authenticity in defining Chinese cuisine. - [From Darkness to light: The road from Damascus](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/from-darkness-to-light-a-journey-from-damascus-to-cluj/) - Don Sloan recently met with Mataz Alzari, a Syrian chef who escaped Damascus to make a new life in Romania. Mataz will be preparing dinner for guests at the forthcoming Ratiu Dialogues on Democracy, an international conference in Transylvania supported by the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Chinese Food Philosophy: A recipe for life](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/chinese-food-philosophy-a-recipe-for-life/) - A sell-out audience gathered at Asia House on 16th January 2019 for the latest event in the Lee Kum Kee Culinary Culture Series from the Oxford Cultural Collective. Donald Sloan was joined by acclaimed writer and columnist Bee Wilson, Emmy-nominated TV chef and cookery book writer Ching-He Huang, and academic and author Dr Vivienne Lee, to explore Chinese Food Philosophy: A Recipe for Life. - [Dining out in the Big Easy](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/dining-out-in-the-big-easy/) - Don Sloan reflects on recent trips to New Orleans, including to contribute to 'Pulp Facts', a seminar celebrating citrus. - [Catherine Brown on the revival of crofting in Scotland's Highlands and Islands](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/catherine-brown-on-the-revival-of-crofting-in-scotlands-highlands-and-islands/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective has a strong connection with the Jane Grigson Trust, an educational charity established in 1991 in memory of Jane Grigson. Here, we publish an updated transcript of Catherine Brown's Jane Grigson Lecture. - [Bee Wilson pays tribute to BBC Radio 4 Food Programme](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/bee-wilson-pays-tribute-to-bbc-radio-4-food-programme/) - Read the transcript of Bee Wilson's speech at this year's annual Oxford Cultural Collective Dinner, in which she paid tribute to the BBC Radio 4 Food Programme. - [Food and Community](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/food-and-community/) - Food and wine writer Marc Millon considers the role of food and drink in strengthening community relations. - [A Chinese Feast - In Transylvania](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/a-transylvanian-feast/) - Don Sloan reports on his most recent visit to Transylvania - including a Chinese feast and an encounter with royalty. - [A teacher at heart](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/eat-drink-and-learn/) - Chef Ken Hom reflects on his commitment to the educational mission of the Oxford Cultural Collective. ## Pages - [Home](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/) - Oxford Cultural Collective Unlocking the regenerative potential of food, drink and hospitality To help communities, places and biodiversity thrive - [2026 Lou Willcock Scholarship](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/2026-lou-willcock-scholarship-applications/) - APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 LOU WILLCOCK SCHOLARSHIP (CLOSING DATE 21ST AUGUST 2026) Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a delf-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. 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Applicants are invited to propose a personal or - [2026 Lou Willcock Scholarship applications](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/ken-hom-lee-kum-kee-scholarship-rules-of-entry/) - APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 LOU WILLCOCK SCHOLARSHIP (CLOSING DATE 21ST AUGUST 2026) Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a self-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. Open to those aged - [Ken Hom CBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/ken-hom-obe/) - Ken Hom CBE is the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food. A leading authority on Chinese cuisine, he is one of the most respected and celebrated TV chefs of all time. His phenomenal success is easily measured. He is the author of almost forty books, which have inspired millions of home - [Jeremy Lee MBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/patron-1/) - Jeremy Lee MBE joined Sam & Eddie Hart at Quo Vadis in Soho in early 2012, becoming Chef Proprietor of this venerable restaurant. Jeremy had previously manned the stoves of Blueprint Café on the first floor of the Design Museum, which Sir Terence Conran created on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower - [Yan-Kit So Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/about-us/yan-kit-so-award/) - APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2025 YAN-KIT SO MEMORIAL AWARD FOR FOOD WRITERS ON ASIA APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 12 MIDNIGHT ON 3rd OCTOBER 2025 Secure a bursary of up to £3000 to undertake a research trip to Asia, to support the production of your first cookbook. For enquires and to discuss possible applications, - [What we do](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/about-us/what-we-do/) - Our Mission Our mission is to unlock the regenerative potential of food, drink and hospitality, and specialist education in these areas, to the benefit of communities, places, organisations and the natural environment. - [](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/about-us/lou-willcock-scholarship/) - APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 LOU WILLCOCK SCHOLARSHIP (CLOSING DATE 31ST AUGUST 2024) Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a self-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. Open to those - [Donald Sloan](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/donald-sloan/) - Donald Sloan is Chair and Founder of the Oxford Cultural Collective, which uses food, drink and hospitality as catalysts for positive social change. He oversees a wide range of projects focused on community and environmental regeneration, promoting the value of diversity and inclusion and enhancing the quality and impact of higher education. Prior to founding - [Anna Pollock](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/anna-pollock/) - Anna Pollock is a renowned strategist and passionate advocate for operating hospitality and tourism in harmony with nature. Regularly described as being ‘ahead of the times’ and recognised by industry as a visionary thinker, Anna has anticipated and shaped progressive responses to significant changes in tourism – most recently the deep shift in human values - [Jeremiah Tower](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/jeremy-tower/) - Widely regarded as the 'father of modern American cooking', Jeremiah Tower began his culinary career in 1972 at the acclaimed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, from where he became a key player in the emerging Californian cuisine movement. He subsequently launched Stars in San Francisco, which was an immediate success. With a clientele that included Liza - [Andi Oliver](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/the-team-andi-oliver/) - Andi Oliver, one of the UK’s most well-known and best loved broadcasters, is host of the BBC’s Great British Menu, a lead presenter on Food Unwrapped, a regular contributor to the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen Live and is host of Sky Arts Book Club. In a recent production for BBC2, The Caribbean with Andi and Miquita, Andi and her daughter embarked on a - [Fred Plotkin](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/fred-plotkin/) - Fred Plotkin continues to have a rich and varied career that reflects his passion and expertise for opera, classical music, gastronomy, wine, history, culture, travel and anything related to Italy. In a “Public Lives” profile in The New York Times on August 30, 2002, Plotkin was described as “one of those New York word-of-mouth legends, - [Lynne Levin](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/lynne-levin/) - Australian-born Lynne Levin began her professional life in biochemistry before launching her career in hospitality in 1979. Early highlights included founding a pioneering restaurant and delicatessen and managing the Heathcore vineyard, both in Victoria, and owning and running Restaurant Clichy in Melbourne. She went on to establish Melbourne’s first dedicated on-premise wine and liquor wholesale - [Keep in touch](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/contacts/) - [Marc Millon](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/marc-millon/) - Marc Millon has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about food, wine and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors - [Paul Bloomfield](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/paul-bloomfield-2/) - As a creative events caterer, Paul Bloomfield is recognised for his intuitive understanding of clients’ needs and for seamless delivery. His deep interest in the connections between food and culture informs his eclectic repertoire, encompassing the cuisines of Asia, the Mediterranean and the UK. Paul draws inspiration as much from his extensive travels as he - [Jean Roberts](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/jean-roberts/) - Jean loves working with interesting people on interesting projects. She hit her stride many years ago when she left the world of international banking and corporate HR to set up her private practice in Occupational Psychology. Her experience in helping organisations to become more effective and her interest in how people learn and what motivates them - [Madhur Jaffrey CBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/madhur-jaffrey/) - As an actress, TV presenter and writer, Madhur Jaffrey has many strings to her bow, but it is for her cookery that she's best known. Ironically, as a child she never went into the kitchen and when she left India, she could not even cook. Born in Delhi, Madhur Jaffrey came to the UK at - [Geraldene Holt](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/geraldene-holt/) - Geraldene Holt is an award-winning English food writer and journalist. Several of her books have been have been translated into twelve languages. She is renowned for her practical and thoughtful approach to the domestic skills of baking, country cooking in France and England, and growing and cooking food, particularly culinary herbs. Some of her books - [Dr. Jessica B. Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/jessica-harris/) - According to The Heritage Radio Network, "Doctor Jessica B. Harris damn near knows it all when it comes to African and Caribbean cuisines and culinary history. She's a living legend". She is the author of twelve critically acclaimed cookbooks documenting the foods and foodways of the African Diaspora and her latest, High on the Hog: - [Trustees](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/occ-trust/trustees/) - Meet our Trustees - respected food, hospitality and education professionals - who steer the work of the OCC Trust. - [OCC Trust](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/occ-trust/) - The OCC Trust is a registered charity that supports the educational agenda of the Oxford Cultural Collective. The Trust serves two primary objectives: To offer a range of awards and scholarships to those who are working or studying in the fields of hospitality and gastronomy; and To support cultural and educational initiatives that reflect the - [Forthcoming Masterclasses](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclasses/forthcoming-masterclasses/) - Browse through our masterclasses and book your tickets. - [About OCC Masterclasses](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclasses/about-occ-masterclasses/) - Oxford Cultural Collective Masterclasses provide you with opportunities for personal and professional development and, in many cases, they will help with planning for your career advancement. All of our tutors are recognised experts in their fields. Drawing on their knowledge and extensive experience they will use OCC Masterclasses to share valuable insights. Delivery Oxford - [News](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news-list/) - [Events](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/event-list/) - [Photographs](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/) - In a growing archive, prominent figures from the worlds of food and drink share personal reflections on prize-winning and commended photographs from the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year awards. Delve in and discover how food photography encourages us to consider the place of food and drink in our lives, stimulates memories from childhood, - [Perspectives](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/) - Join us in the study of food photography from a range of perspectives. Explore the role of food photography in fields such as publishing, advertising and personal branding, learn about its power to generate new thinking and enjoy historic photographic archives. - [OCC Award (Thailand)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/occ-award-thailand/) - Note on evidence - we realise it can be challenging to articulate evidence of achievements of nominees. We would advise you consider both 'hard' evidence, including details of any training courses successfully completed by candidates, and 'soft' evidence, including your personal observations about candidates strengths. For advice on completing the nomination form, feel free to - [Michael Caines MBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/michael-caines/) - Michael Caines MBE, chef/patron of Lympstone Manor, is one of Britain’s most celebrated and acclaimed chefs, and and has held two Michelin stars for 18 years. Over the past 21 years he has earned a global reputation for his distinctive modern European cuisine utilising the finest local and regional ingredients. Amongst numerous other accolades, Michael - [About Us](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/about-us/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec porta justo ut pellentesque viverra. Nullam et volutpat tortor, sit amet consequat urna. In convallis euismod felis, quis porttitor lorem laoreet at. Donec congue bibendum justo sit amet commodo. Integer dolor ipsum, finibus id hendrerit quis, mollis a justo. Suspendisse ac tellus finibus, tempus est eget, - [Commercial services](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/about-us/services/) - Commercial Services The Oxford Cultural Collective provides bespoke support for partner organisations, primarily with a focus on food, drink, hospitality and tourism. We draw on the expertise of those in our multi-disciplinary network of associates to provide services that meet partners’ needs. - [The Team](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/the-team/) ## Events - [Food cultures and social change: Andi Oliver and Dr Jessica B. Harris, in conversation](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/food-cultures-and-social-change-in-conversation-with-dr-jessica-b-harris/) - Andi Oliver and 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. - [Affirming humanity: food, culture and social justice. Kirsty Wark in conversation with Jackie Kay CBE, Andi Oliver and Dr Jessica B. Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [The Food of the Indian Diaspora: Romy Gill and Ajay Kumar in conversation with Chitra Ramaswamy](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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? - [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](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Reckoning with Glasgow’s Past: the role of culinary culture. Dr Peggy Brunache in conversation with Dr Rosie Spooner, Nelson Cummins and Graham Campbell](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/reckoning-with-glasgows-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. - [Between Two Waters: Don Sloan in conversation with Pam Brunton](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Rethinking Scottish Identity: Don Sloan in conversation with Jackie Kay](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Dinner with Julie Lin and Noby Leong, joined by DJ Sloan of Lezure](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/dinner-with-julie-lin-and-noby-leong-joined-by-dj-calum-sloan/) - This evening will capture the spirit of Glasgow’s young, diverse food scene, which is enhancing the city’s character and international reputation. - [Dinner with Ajay Kumar and Romy Gill MBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [How to Tell Stories Through Food - with Yasmin Khan](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Professional Food Writing: A Beginners Guide - with Felicity Cloake](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/how-to-tell-stories-through-food-with-yasmin-khan-2-2/) - 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. - [Your First Food Book: Pitching Your Proposal](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/how-to-tell-stories-through-food-with-yasmin-khan-2/) - 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. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Marc Millon - Italy: The Taste of History](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Ching-He Huang MBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Creative Solutions for Uncertain Times: Finding Success in the East and Southeast Asian Hospitality Sector](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/creative-solutions-for-uncertain-times-finding-success-in-the-east-and-southeast-asian-hospitality/) - Join us for a presentation on current trends in the East and Southeast Asian restaurant sector, panel discussion and networking (drinks and canapés) reception. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Conor Spacey](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Dinner and conversation with Gok Wan MBE and Ken Hom CBE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/dinner-and-conversation-with-ken-hom-cbe-and-gok-wan-mbe/) - 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. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Robin Gill](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Culinary Salon Dinner with Felicity Cloake](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [A Taste of Tibet from Julie Kleeman (in conversation with Donald Sloan)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/taste-tibet-donald-sloan-in-conversation-with-julie-kleeman/) - 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 - [Culinary Salon Dinner, prepared by Jeremy Lee](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Finding your Voice in Food Media, with Zoe Adjonyoh (an OCC Masterclass)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/finding-your-voice-in-food-media-with-zoe-adjonyoh/) - 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. - [Thinking things through: getting your career back on track, with Jean Roberts (an OCC Masterclass)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [Writing on Food and Culture: avoiding implicit bias, With Lolis Eric Elie (an OCC Masterclass)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/writing-for-the-inside-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. - [Hospitality Education - The State of the Art](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/hospitality-education-the-state-of-the-art/) - EP and the Oxford Cultural Collective will stage an online discussion on 30th September 2020 to explore the future of hospitality education in the UK. - [Building a Career in Food Journalism, With Karen Barnes (an OCC Masterclass)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/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. - [A Feast for the Eyes, with Felicity Cloake (an OCC Masterclass)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/a-feast-for-the-eyes-with-felicity-cloake/) - 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. - [How to Build a Brand, with Yasmin Khan (an OCC Masterclass)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/hoe-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.. - [A love letter to Palestine, with Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/a-love-letter-to-palestine-with-sami-tamimi-and-tara-wrigley/) - Donald Sloan in conversation with Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley, authors of FALASTIN - [Palestinian food and culture: Dinner and conversation with Yasmin Khan](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/palestinian-food-and-identity-dinner-and-conversation-with-yasmin-khan/) - Enjoy dinner with Yasmin Khan, award-winning author, broadcaster and campaigner, with recipes chosen from her best-selling cookbook, Zaitoun. The evening will include Yasmin in conversation with Don Sloan, Chair of the Oxford Cultural Collective. In partnership with Barings and EP Insights. - [A celebration of Italian culture through food and opera, with Fred Plotkin](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/a-celebration-of-italian-culture-through-food-and-opera-with-fred-plotkin/) - Join Fred Plotkin, one of America’s foremost experts on opera and author of the best-selling series Italy for the Gourmet Traveller, for a magical celebration of Italy’s cultural contribution to the world. An event from 'Kontentigo', supported by the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Beyond conflict: a celebration of Syrian Food and Culture](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/beyond-conflict-a-celebration-of-syrian-food-and-culture/) - Lunch with Anissa Helou, prepared by Mataz Alzari. Part the series: Migrations – All Our Voices, in partnership with Asia House Arts and the Bagri Foundation. - [Dinner with Ken Hom - at George Heriot's School](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/dinner-with-ken-hom-at-george-heriots-school/) - Ken Hom OBE, renowned chef, writer, broadcaster and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, is joining pupils from George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh to prepare dinner in support of Action Against Hunger. - [Fozia Ismail: East African Food and Identity](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/fozia-ismail-east-african-food-and-identity/) - This event forms part of Migrations: All Our Voices, a series of events that celebrate the positive contributions of generations of migrants who have shaped the UK’s rich and diverse culture. - [Jeremy Lee: Opening Dinner - Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/jeremy-lee-prepares-opening-dinner-gibunco-gibraltar-international-literary-festival/) - This year's festival will open with a sumptuous British feast from Jeremy Lee, Chef Proprietor of Quo Vadis and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Ching-He Huang: Closing Dinner - Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/ching-he-huang-closing-dinner-gibunco-gibraltar-international-literary-festival/) - This year's festival will close with a wonderful Chinese banquet prepared by Ching-He Huang, Emmy-nominated TV chef and cookery author. - [Lunch with Jeremy Lee: Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/lunch-with-jeremy-lee-gibunco-gibraltar-international-literary-festival/) - Join Jeremy Lee, Chef Proprietor of London's Quo Vadis, for lunch and conversation at the Bistro Point Restaurant, University of Gibraltar. - [Lunch with Ching-He Hung: Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/lunch-with-ching-he-hung-gibunco-gibraltar-international-literary-festival/) - Join Ching-He Huang, International Emmy-nominated chef, writer and broadcaster, for lunch and conversation at the Eliott Hotel. - [Zoe Adjonyoh to host OCC Migrations event with Barings](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/barings-to-partner-on-migrations-all-our-voices/) - 18th September 2019 Barings, the global financial services firm, is to contribute to the Oxford Cultural Collective’s series entitled Migrations: all our voices, by staging events at its London headquarters. The Migrations series is a celebration of the positive ways in which generations of migrants have shaped the UK’s rich and diverse - [Asian Restaurants: Securing the skills for success](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/chinese-restaurants-securing-the-skills-for-success/) - Join Chef Ken Hom OBE; Asma Khan, Proprietor of Darjeeling Express; XueFeng Bai, UK Director of Din Tai Fung; and John Guthrie, Employment Policy Adviser of UK Hospitality, to address the skills crisis in the Asian restaurant sector. - [Claudia Roden and Yasmin Khan: Middle Eastern food and identity](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/claudia-roden-and-yasmin-khan-middle-eastern-food-and-identity/) - Renowned food writers Claudia Roden and Yasmin Khan will join Donald Sloan, Chair of the Oxford Cultural Collective, to explore links between Middle Eastern food and personal and collective identities. - [Launch - Migrations: all our voices](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/launch-dinner-migrations-all-our-voices/) - Join Baroness Sayeeda Warsi at the launch of 'Migrations: all our voices', a new events series from the Oxford Cultural Collective that will celebrate cultural difference as the defining characteristic of the British culinary scene. Dinner will be prepared by Romy Gill MBE. - [Chinese Cuisine: does cultural authenticity matter?](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/chinese-cuisine-does-authenticity-matter/) - Part of the Lee Kum Kee Culinary Culture Series. Food consumers are increasingly interested in ‘culturally authenticity’, yet defining authenticity is fraught with difficulty. In this session, panellists will explore cultural authenticity with respect to Chinese cuisine. - [Chinese Food Philosophy: A Recipe for Life](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/chinese-food-philosophy-a-recipe-for-life/) - Chinese culinary traditions reveal much about the social, moral and religious codes that have long governed Chinese society. In this session, our panellists will explore recent developments in Chinese food culture. Join Ching-He Huang, Bee Wilson and Dr Vivienne Lo in conversation with Donald Sloan. - [The Ivy Now: Fernando Peire in conversation with Donald Sloan](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/the-ivy-now-fernando-peire-in-conversation-with-donald-sloan/) - Join Fernando Peire, Director of The Ivy and The Club at The Ivy, in conversation with Donald Sloan. Together they will explore how this iconic Theatreland institution became one of the world's most famous restaurants. - [Gibraltar Literary Festival Closing Dinner, with Diana Henry](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/gibraltar-literary-festival-closing-dinner/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to be staging the closing dinner of the 2018 Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival, to be hosted by acclaimed food writer Diana Henry. - [Gibraltar Literary Festival Opening Dinner, with Matt Tebbutt](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/gibraltar-literary-festival-opening-dinner-with-matt-tebbutt/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to be staging the opening dinner of this year's Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival, to be prepared by the hugely popular Matt Tebbutt. - [New Wave Chinese Restaurants: Our Latest Culinary Obsession](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/new-wave-chinese-restaurants-our-latest-culinary-obsession/) - Join Jay Rayner, Alan Yau OBE and Andy Kwok to discover how recent changes in the UK's Chinese restaurant sector are transforming our understanding of authentic regional Chinese dishes. - [Bittersweet: Exploring the Flavours of Gujurat with Samar Khatiwala](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/bittersweet-exploring-the-flavours-of-gujurat-with-samar-khatiwala/) - Join Samar Khatiwala to learn what inspired him to write a cookbook on Gujarati cuisine, and discuss the ingredients and varied influences, from Persian to Portuguese, which make it so unique. - [Tackling the skills crisis in Thai hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/tackling-the-skills-crisis-in-thai-hospitality/) - This collaborative, high-impact seminar, to be co-hosted by the Oxford Cultural Collective, will focus on how to become an employer of choice in the Thai hospitality industry, and on recruiting, nurturing and retaining high-potential employees. - [Pulp Facts: Celebrating Citrus](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/pulp-facts-celebrating-citrus/) - Join members of the OCC team in New Orleans for Pulp Fact: Celebrating Citrus - a seminar, followed by dinner prepared by Jeremy Lee, Jeremiah Tower and local chef Chris Montero at the Napoleon House in the heart of the French Quarter. - [Food writing: enhancing the human condition](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/food-writing-enhancing-the-human-condition/) - Join Claudia Roden, Bee Wilson and Jeremy Lee, in conversation with Donald Sloan, exploring how food writing can enhance our lives. - [Oxford Cultural Collective Annual Dinner in honour of the BBc Radio 4 Food Programme](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/oxford-cultural-collective-annual-dinner-honout-bbc-radio-4-food-programme/) - This year's OCC dinner, in partnership with the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival, will be a British feast prepared by Angela Hartnett, Jeremy Lee, Fergus Henderson and Margot Henderson - [OCC Patrons' Lunch - prepared by Jeremiah Tower](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/occ-patrons-lunch-prepared-jeremiah-tower/) - Join the Oxford Cultural Collective's Patrons for a special lunch prepared by legendary US chef Jeremiah Tower. Tickets cost £60 per guest, to include drinks reception and a four-course lunch with wine. To book tickets, follow this link. Our Patrons are a dedicated team of acclaimed food professionals who work to ensure the - [The Ken Hom Lecture: The Future of China Towns with Ken Hom, Fuchsia Dunlop, Freya Aitken-Turff and Geoff Leong](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/ken-hom-lecture-future-china-towns/) - Join Ken Hom, Fuchsia Dunlop, Freya Aitken-Turff and Geoff Leong to consider the future of China Towns. Part of a series on Asian food and culture in partnership with Lee Kum Kee Europe. - [Food and Drink: defining a sense of place. Sabrina Ghayour, Skye McAlpine and Jose Pizarro - with Donald Sloan](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/food-drink-defining-sense-place/) - Renowned chefs and food writers Sabrina Ghayour, Jose Pizarro and Skye McAlpine explore food and drink as a defining aspect of culture. Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective's contribution to the 2018 FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival - [My Soul Looks Back: Jessica B. Harris interviewed by Boyd Tonkin](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/soul-looks-back-jessica-b-harris-interviewed-boyd-tonkin/) - Jessica B Harris, pre-eminent scholar on the food and culture of the African Diaspora and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, is interviewed by Boyd Tonkin of The Independent about her captivating memoir, My Soul Looks Back. - [A Celebration of Chinese New Year: Dinner and Conversation with Ching-He Huang](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/chinese-new-year-celebration-ching-huang/) - Join Ching-He Huang, international Emmy-nominated TV chef and cookery writer, to celebrate the approach of Chinese New Year 2018. This special evening will include a drinks reception; Ching ‘in conversation’ with Don Sloan, sharing insights into her extraordinary career; and dinner designed by Ching, with wine. - [A Parsi Feast](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/events/a-parsi-feast/) - Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL to prepare opening dinner of Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, held in association with The Oxford Cultural Collective. ## Trustees - [Piers Zangana](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/piers-zangana/) - Piers Zangana is Director of Susa Comms and founder of the Persian Hospitality Network. - [Dipti Patel](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/pervin-todiwala/) - Dipti is a CIMA ACMA qualified accountant with 14 years of post qualification experience in business partnering roles. - [Ben McEwen](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/ben-mcewen/) - Ben McEwen is Head of Sales at Elior UK, with responsibility for the Lexington business as well as the Stadia, Universities and Leisure sectors. In addition to his role in Foodservice, Ben is a passionate advocate of the charity sector. - [Jane Sunley](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/jane-sunley/) - Founder and CEO of Purple Cubed, Jane Sunley is one of the most prominent figures in the UK hospitality sector. - [Chris Sheppardson](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/chris-sheppardson/) - As founder of EP, Chris Sheppardson is known for leading conversations about the future of the UK hospitality sector. - [Lucy Mitchell](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/lucy-mitchell/) - Managing Director of Seewoo, the specialist Oriental food production and retail company, Lucy Mitchell is also the co-founder of the Golden Chopstick Awards. - [Anna Klenert](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/anna-klenert/) - A higher education professional, Anna Klenert is a specialist in leadership development through coaching and mentoring. - [Martin Holden-White](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/martin-holden-white/) - Martin Holden-White is the founder of Grubby, which aims to make cooking and eating plant-based foods more accessible, convenient and tasty, without it costing the earth. - [Julian George](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/trustees/julian-george/) - Working at the intersection of TV, food and publishing, Julian George is the founder of both Made by Humans and The Future Plate. ## Masterclasses - [Finding your voice: building a personal narrative, with Zoe Adjonyoh](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/finding-your-voice-in-food-media-with-zoe-adjonyoh/) - Finding your voice: building a personal narrative, with Zoe Adjonyoh Monday 22nd March 2021 – 5 to 7pm (time zone - GMT) (online) £32 (approx. $43) (plus booking fee). Limited number of ‘early bird’ tickets available at £28 (approx. £38) (plus booking fee) Book your ticket Join Zoe Adjonyoh to learn how an appreciation - [Awakening your entrepreneurial spirit, with Levi Roots](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/awakening-your-entrepreneurial-spirit-with-levi-roots/) - Awakening your entrepreneurial spirit, with Levi Roots Saturday 24th April 2021 – 1 to 4pm (central London location) £45 (plus booking fee). Limited number of ‘early bird’ tickets available at £40 (plus booking fee) Event may be subject to delay resulting from covid - is a face-to-face event Full details on this masterclass to - [Storytelling through cooking, with Nik Sharma](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/storytelling-through-cooking-with-nik-sharma/) - Storytelling through cooking, with Nik Sharma Monday 10th May 2021 – 5 to 7pm (time zone - GMT) (online) (12 noon EST; 9am PST) £32 (approx. $43) (plus booking fee). Limited number of ‘early bird’ tickets available at £28 (approx. $38) (plus booking fee) Book your ticket Join Nik Sharma to explore storytelling - [Thinking things through: getting your career on track, with Jean Roberts](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/thinking-things-through-with-jean-roberts/) - Thinking things through: getting your career on track, with Jean Roberts Saturday 20th November 2021 – 1 to 4pm (in person - central London location) £149 (plus booking fee) Restricted to 12 participants For this masterclass participants are required to undertake some preparation work in advance and you will be offered a one-to-one follow-up coaching - [Writing on food and culture: avoiding implicit bias, with Lolis Eric Elie](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/writing-from-the-inside-avoiding-implicit-bias-with-lolis-eric-elie/) - Writing on Food and Culture: avoiding implicit bias, with Lolis Eric Elie Monday 1st March 2021 – 5 to 7pm (time zone - GMT) (online) (12 noon EST; 9am PST) £32 (approx. $43) (plus booking fee) . Limited number of ‘early bird’ tickets available at £28 (approx. $38) (plus booking fee) Book your ticket - [Building a career in food journalism, with Karen Barnes](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/building-a-career-in-food-journalism-with-karen-barnes/) - Building a career in food journalism, with Karen Barnes Monday 1st February 2021 – 5 to 7pm (time zone - GMT) (online) £32 (plus booking fee). Limited number of ‘early bird’ tickets available at £28 (plus booking fee) Book your ticket Join Karen Barnes, Editor of the hugely popular Delicious magazine, to learn how to - [A feast for the eyes, with Felicity Cloake](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/a-feast-for-the-eyes-with-felicity-cloake/) - A Feast for the Eyes, with Felicity Cloake Monday 26th October 2020 - 5 to 7pm (time zone - GMT) (online) £32 (plus booking fee). Limited number of 'early bird' tickets available at £28 (plus booking fee) Book your ticket The best food writing can feed the mind as well as the appetite, stirring - [How to build a brand, with Yasmin Khan](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/masterclass/how-to-build-a-brand-with-yasmin-khan/) - How to build a brand, with Yasmin Khan Monday 12th October 2020 - 5 to 7pm (online) £32 (plus booking fee). Limited number of 'early bird' tickets available at £28 (plus booking fee) Book your ticket Join Yasmin Khan for an engaging and interactive masterclass on how to create a meaningful and successful personal ## Perspectives - [The World's Best Food Photography](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/3423/) - Back in April 2021, the winners were announced of the 2021 Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year. Here we share a selection of category winners. - [World's best food photo served up](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/worlds-best-food-photo-served-up/) - World's Best Food Photo Served Up June 2020 Over the last decade Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2020 has celebrated food photography as a distinct genre and provided an effective platform for amateur and professional photographers alike to reach a significant international audience. As this highly successful awards programme gets ready for - [Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Shortlist (Films)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/pink-lady-food-photographer-of-the-year-shortlist-2020-film-shorts/) - Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2020 Shortlist Revealed (Food in Film Shorts) 1st April 2020 The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to work in partnership with Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year "These Food Film Shorts lift the lid on wonderful food secrets. They are celebrations of apparently small things, which - [Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Shortlist (Photos)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/2453/) - Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2020 Shortlist Revealed (Photographs) 1st April 2020 The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to work in partnership with Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year "Seeing these beautiful and striking images is a reminder of the immense power of photographs to elicit strong emotional responses. " Jean - [Nik Sharma: Big Flavours, Beautiful Photos](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/2225/) - Nik Sharma: Big Flavours, Beautiful Photos January 2020 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective's 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Don Sloan catches up with Nik Sharma, photographer, columnist, cookbook author and rising star of the US food scene. Visit Nik's photography website and his blog, A Brown Table. Season, Nik’s Sharma's - [Matthew Fort: Snapping at Snappers](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/matthew-fort-snapping-at-snappers/) - Matthew Fort: Snapping at Snappers Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective's 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Food writer and broadcaster Matthew Fort has had enough of pristine images of food presented on social media. Why, he asks, has the image become more important than the reality? In response, he has started posting - [Wee Rascal's Friday Feasts](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/wee-rascals-friday-feasts/) - Wee Rascal's Friday Feasts The instagram images of Del Sneddon (aka @WeeRascal) 14th September 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective's 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Del Senddon (aka @WeeRascal) has a growing band of followers on instagram who admire his distinctive and enticing photographs of home-cooked food. His entry to the 2019 - [Food photography: a window to Diana Henry's imagined world](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/food-photography-diana-henrys-window-to-an-imagined-world/) - Food photography: a window to Diana Henry's imagined world 24th June 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Donald Sloan talks with food writer Diana Henry about her use of food photography in her acclaimed cookbooks. (with thanks to Miranda Harvey) ‘There is poetry in - [Appreciative inquiry: the foundation for photo coaching](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/appreciative-inquiry-the-foundation-for-photo-coaching/) - Appreciative Inquiry: the foundation for photo-coaching harnessing strengths in individuals, organisations and communities through photography 29th August 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective's 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Jean Roberts, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, discusses her work on developing a new Psychology of Photography, focused on the power of - [Caroline Kenyon on motives for founding the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/founding-the-pink-lady-food-photographer-of-the-year-award/) - Caroline Kenyon reflects on her motives for founding the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Award and on her ambitions for a partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Jeremiah Tower - recollections from a personal photographic archive.](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/jeremiah-tower-recollections-from-a-personal-photographic-archive/) - Jearmiah Tower: Recollections from a personal photographic archive 15th March 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Looking back through personal photos brings memories of friendships and significant moments in time. Here, Jeremiah Tower delves into his photo archive and reflects with Don Sloan on his - [2019 winners revealed - Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/2019-category-winners-revealed/) - Jianhui Liao crowned winner of 2019 Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Award 7th May 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Chinese photographer Jianhui Liao has been named winner of the 2019 Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Award, the world's most prestigious competition focused - [Fred Plotkin on Food Portraiture](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/fred-plotkin-on-food-portraiture/) - Fred Plotkin on Food in Portraiture 9th May 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. The finalists in the Marks and Spencer Food Portraiture category of the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2019 delivered beautiful, enticing images of food that is ready to eat. Here, - [waitrose & partners food - photos on brand](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/1770/) - Waitrose & Partners Food - photos on brand 29th May 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Jean Roberts, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, recently met with Alice Patient, Picture Editor for Waitrose & Partners Food magazine, to explore how the company uses photography to strengthen - ['The Cookbook' - Lucia Fainzilber on food as contemporary art](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/perspectives/cookbook-lucia-fainzilber-on-food-as-contemporary-art/) - 'The Cookbook' - Lucia Fainzilber on Food as Contemporary Art 24th July 2019 Part of the Oxford Cultural Collective 'Perspectives on Food in Photography' initiative. Courtesy of the Artist and Praxis Gallery. Argentinian photographer Lucia Fainzilber is currently staging a solo exhibition - 'The Cookbook' - at the Praxis Gallery in New York ## Photography - [Ken Hom on 'Morning Noodles' by Tim Green](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/photography-test/) - Ken Hom reflects on Morning Noodles by Tim Green This photo features a lady dining alone, enjoying a hearty bowl of noodles. I have no idea where this photo was taken, but it could certainly be in one of the many Chinatowns that I’ve got to know around the world, in which fabulous street - [Jeremy Lee on 'Kanshat Mango Market' by Mohammed Mostafigur Rahman](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/jeremy-lee-on-kanshat-mango-market-by-mohammed-rahman/) - Jeremy Lee reflects on Kanshat Mongo Market by Mohammed Mostafigure Rahman. The sheer abundance of one ingredient in such glorious display has an exuberance and vitality that makes a great market a spirited and wonderful place to visit and shop, meet, greet, buy and be very much inspired. This beautiful photograph, a vivid championing of - [Marc Millon on 'Farmer in Red Turban with Flock' by Hamish Scott-Brown](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/photography-test-2/) - Maecenas tincidunt felis fringilla, faucibus orci non, convallis tortor. Nam odio lorem, vestibulum eu neque quis, tempus convallis purus. - [Jeremiah Tower on '40 Years' by Kayako Sareen](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/1485/) - Jeremiah Tower reflects on 40 Years by Kayako Sareen What appeals to me about this category - Food in Action - is that it gets to the essence of preparing food, not just displaying or styling it. This particular photo captures the reality of every-day life in a commercial kitchen, for everyone from the dishwasher - [Geraldene Holt on 'Winter Barbeque' by Mark Benham](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/geraldene-holt-on-winter-barbeque-by-mark-benham/) - Geraldene Holt reflects on Winter Barbeque by Mark Benham This photo speaks of the pleasure and happiness shared in the timeless activity of cooking over a wood fire at night. Five children and four adults, plus the photographer, are gathered around a metal fire pit. The joy and contentment of the event is evident - [Jean Roberts on 'Wedding Feast' by John Armstrong-Millar](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/photography/jean-roberts-on-wedding-feast-preparation-by-john-armstrong/) - Jean Roberts reflects on Wedding Feast Preparation by John Armstrong-Millar. The pear - elevated to jewel-like status. I love this behind the scenes image of everything coming together. It makes me remember the drama of formal dining when a new course arrives at the same time for everyone. I'm curious to know what else was ## News - [Place at the Table: food, drink and Scotland's identity](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/place-at-the-table-food-drink-and-scotlands-identity/) - Whilst Glasgow is in the international spotlight during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, leading chefs, food writers, television broadcasters and cultural figures will gather for Place at the Table, a festival that celebrates the city’s diverse food culture and explores Scotland’s relationship with Commonwealth nations. - [A Dairy Story: OCC's partnership with compelling new documentary](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/a-dairy-story-occs-partnership-with-compelling-new-documentary/) - OCC is delighted to announce its official partnership with A Dairy Story, a powerful documentary about a Rainton Farm’s pioneering cow-with-calf dairy system. - [Applications open for £5000 OCC scholarships](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/applications-open-for-5000-occ-scholarships/) - Applications are now open for OCC's annual scholarships, each of which comes with a grant of £5000 and mentoring support for one year. - [Sam Heughan to headline Stranraer Oyster Festival, alongside much loved television chefs](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/sam-heughan-to-headline-stranraer-oyster-festival-alongside-much-loved-television-chefs/) - OCC will return to the Stranraer Oyster Festival this year, joined by a stellar line-up of contributors including Outlander star Sam Heughan and some of the UK's best-loved celebrity chefs. - [Eating, Drinking, Thinking - new masterclass series for food and drink professionals and enthusiasts](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/eating-drinking-thinking-new-masterclass-series-for-food-and-drink-professionals-and-enthusiasts/) - Eating, Drinking, Thinking, a new and permanent series of masterclasses from Kings Place and the Oxford Cultural Collective, gives participants access to leading food and drink writers, chefs and broadcasters who are shaping the UK's culinary landscape. - [Food at the Heart of Our Society: a prospectus for change](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/food-at-the-heart-of-our-society-a-prospectus-for-change/) - A conference on 27th January at Hillsborough Castle, hosted by FoodNI and curated by OCC, will consider how transformation of Northern Ireland’s food system could achieve positive outcomes for public health, the natural environment and local economic development. - ['Eating, Drinking, Thinking' - a new expert-led masterclasss series](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/eating-drinking-thinking-a-new-expert-led-masterclasss-series/) - OCC has teamed up with Kings Place, London’s world-class home for cultural events, to establish 'Eating, Drinking, Thinking', a permanent series of expert-led masterclasses. - [OCC names Henry Kenyon and Arti Mirwani-Daltry as 2025 scholarship winners ](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-names-henry-kenyon-and-arti-mirwani-daltry-as-2025-scholarship-winners/) - Henry Kenyon and Arti Mirwani Daltry have been named as winners of the Oxford Cultural Collective 2025 scholarships – both receiving substantial grants and mentoring to support their respective projects. - [Satay Okay! - OCC Scholarship winner Noby Leong launches podcast](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/satay-okay-podcast-from-occ-scholarship-winner-noby-leong-set-for-launch/) - Satay Okay!, a new podcast from OCC Scholarship winner Noby Leong and photographer and producer Philip Gibson, takes a deep diver into Malaysian food culture. - [OCC joins Food NI to chair dialogues on future of Northern Ireland's food system](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-joins-food-ni-to-chair-dialogues-on-future-of-northern-irelands-food-system/) - OCC has joined forces with Food NI to stage a series of ‘dialogues’ and conferences focused on the future of Northern Ireland’s food system. - [Launch of Antonio Carluccio Changemakers Programme from OCC](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/launch-of-carluccio-changemakers-programme-from-occ/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective and the Antonio Carluccio Foundation have joined forces to establish the Carluccio Changemakers Programme. - [OCC back on the shores of Loch Ryan for a "joyous" weekend at Stranraer Oyster Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-back-on-the-shores-of-loch-ryan-for-a-joyous-weekend-at-stranraer-oyster-festival/) - OCC returned to the shores of Loch Ryan for the Stranraer Oyster Festival – the annual celebration of Southwest Scotland’s local produce and unique coastal heritage. - [2025 - a Vintage year for OCC Patron Marc Millon](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2025-a-vintage-year-for-occ-patron-marc-millon/) - For OCC Patron, food and wine writer and educator Marc Millon, 2025 has been a vintage year. - [Shortlist announced for 2025 OCC scholarships](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/shortlist-announced-for-2025-occ-scholarships/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is delighted to announce the shortlist for two of its 2025 scholarships – the Lou Willcock Scholarship and the Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia. - [Golden Chopsticks Scholarship 2025](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/golden-chopsticks-scholarship-2025/) - Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a self-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. - [Lou Willcock Scholarship 2025](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/lou-willcock-scholarship-2025/) - Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a self-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. - [£5000 OCC SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/5000-occ-scholarships-open-for-applications/) - Annual scholarships for young hospitality professionals and students, offered by the Oxford Cultural Collective (OCC), are open for applications. - [Oxford Cultural Collective Returning to Stranraer Oyster Festival - 12th to 14th September 2025](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-returning-to-stranraer-oyster-festival-12th-to-14th-september-2025/) - OCC is heading back to the shores of Loch Ryan for the Stranraer Oyster Festival, the annual celebration of Scotland’s only remaining wild native oyster fishery. - [The generosity of donors - supporting OCC scholarships](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/the-generosity-of-donors-supporting-occ-scholarships/) - Donors to OCC scholarships have a range of motives. For Claire Enders, it is about maintaining the legacy of her close friend Yan-Kit So (1933-2001), one of Britain’s leading authorities on Chinese cuisine and culture. - [A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook - Jessica B. Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/a-kwanzaa-keepsake-and-cookbook/) - From OCC Patron, James Beard foundation Lifetime Achievement Award winner and author of High on the Hog, comes an updated and revised edition of her classic celebration of African American culture, food, and family. - [Chris McClurg hosts latest Culinary Salon dinner](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/chris-mcclurg-hosts-latest-culinary-salon-dinner/) - The most recent dinner in the Culinary Salon series from Ulster University and the Oxford Cultural Collective was prepared by Chris McClurg, Chef Patron of Paul Ainsworth at No. 6. - [Oxford Cultural Collective reveals 2024 scholarship winners](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-reveals-2024-scholarship-winners/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective has revealed that Camila Marcias and Noby Leong are the winners of its two scholarships for 2024 – with both receiving £5,000 and mentoring in support of their respective projects. - [Culinary Diplomacy - Chef Nicola Blaque of San Antonio in residence at GaGa, Glasgow](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/chef-nicola-blaque-of-san-antonio-in-residence-at-gaga-glasgow/) - Visit San Antonio has been working with OCC to share the city’s distinct culinary story with UK audiences. This has included a focus on the role that leading chefs and restaurateurs are playing in the quest for equality, social justice and community empowerment. - [Culinary Diplomacy: Envisioning a Harmonious Future from Colonial Legacies](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/culinary-diplomacy-envisioning-a-harmonious-future-from-colonial-legacies/) - The final event in the long-running Culinary Diplomacy programme from the Oxford Cultural Collective and the US Embassy took place at the University of Glasgow on 1st October 2024, with the support of Visit San Antonio. - [2025 Jane Grigson Trust - Sous Chef award for new food and drink writers is open for submissions](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2025-jane-grigson-trust-sous-chef-award-for-new-food-and-drink-writers-open-for-submissions/) - The Jane Grigson Trust – Sous Chef Award for New Food and Drink Writers, is open for entries until midnight 30th November 2024. - [Ken Hom hosts latest Culinary Salon dinner in Belfast](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ken-hom-hosts-latest-culinary-salon-dinner-in-belfast/) - Legendary chef, television personality and OCC Patron, Ken Hom CBE, hosted the most recent Culinary Salon dinner at Academy Restaurant, Belfast – as part of an ongoing collaboration between the Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University. - [2024 shortlist announced for £5000 OCC Trust scholarships](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2024-shortlist-announced-for-5000-occ-trust-scholarships/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective Trust has announced the shortlist for its 2024 scholarships for young change-makers in hospitality and gastronomy. - [OCC returns to Stranraer for Oyster Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-returns-to-stranraer-for-oyster-festival/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective returned for a second year to the Stranraer Oyster Festival – now firmly established as a major celebration of South-West Scotland’s unique coastal heritage and outstanding seasonal produce. - [£5000 OCC Trust scholarships 2024 - for future 'change-makers' in hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-trust-scholarships-2024-open-for-submissions/) - Ben McEwen, Chair of the OCC Trust, launches this year’s scholarships, aimed at young people working or studying in the fields of hospitality and gastronomy. Scholarship winners receive a grant of £5000 and mentoring support for one year. - [Lou Willcock Scholarship 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/lou-willcock-scholarship-2024/) - Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a delf-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. - [Golden Chopsticks Scholarship 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/golden-chopsticks-scholarship-2024/) - Secure a grant of £5000 and a professional mentor for one year, to enable completion of a self-designed project that supports your personal and professional development and makes a positive contribution to industry or society. - [Ken Hom CBE celebrates 40 years on British television](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ken-hom-cbe-celebrates-40-years-on-british-television/) - In 2024 OCC Patron and cultural icon Ken Hom CBE is celebrating 40 years since first appearing on British television, with his game-changing BBC series, Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery. - [Italy in a Wine Glass - Marc Millon's latest book published to great acclaim](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/italy-in-a-wine-glass-marc-millons-latest-book-published-to-great-acclaim/) - OCC Patron Marc Millon's recently published book, Italy in a Wine Glass: A Taste of History, is one of the most original and substantial works on wine to be published in many years. - [Delegates gather in Transylvania for Regenerative Hospitality Summit 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/delegates-gather-in-transylvania-for-regenerative-hospitality-summit-2024/) - Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered in Transylvania, Romania, from 5th to 8th May 2024, for the Regenerative Hospitality Summit. - [Casa Ratiu provides magical setting for Regenerative Hospitality Summit](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/casa-ratiu-provides-magical-setting-for-regenerative-hospitality-summit/) - Casa Ratiu, Headquarters of the Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation in Transylvania, Romania, was the magical setting for the recent Regenerative Hospitality Summit (5th to 8th May 2024), co-hosted by the Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University. It was also the perfect location for a unique volunteering experience for Ulster University students. - [Same Boats Different Stops - Dr Jessica B. Harris curates African American Garden](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/4540/) - OCC Patron Dr Jessica B. Harris, America’s leading scholar on the foodways of the African Diaspora, has curated Same Boats Different Stops, the third and final installment of the African American Garden project at the renowned New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). - [Oxford Cultural Collective heading north for the Stranraer Oyster Festival - 13th to 15th September 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-heading-north-for-the-stranraer-oyster-festival/) - OCC is heading to the Stranraer Oyster Festival with Tony Singh MBE, Cyrus Todiwala OBE, Pam Inver, Julie Lin and Jimmy Lee. - [OCC working with San Antonio, UNESCO City of Gastronomy, on promotion of distinctive culinary culture](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-working-with-san-antonio-unesco-city-of-gastronomy-on-promotion-of-distinctive-culinary-culture/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is working with San Antonio, Texas, to explore how its status as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy could be used to enhance its reputation internationally and boost responsible forms of culinary tourism. - [Chris Newens wins Jane Grigson Trust Award 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/chris-newens-wins-jane-grigson-trust-award-2024/) - The winner of the Jane Grigson Trust Award for 2024 is Chris Newens for Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals, which will be published by Profile in 2025. - [Skye Gyngell - why I'm attending Regenerative Hospitality Summit 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/skye-gyngell-why-im-attending-regenerative-hospitality-summit-2024/) - Acclaimed chef Skye Gyngell, of Heckfield Place and Spring, explains why she is attending the forthcoming Regenerative Hospitality Summit in Transylvania, and what she is hoping to get from the experience. - [Regenerative Hospitality Summit 2024 - A Creative Gathering](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/regenerative-hospitality-summit-2024-a-creative-gathering/) - A creative gathering for hospitality, food, drink and tourism professionals, alongside academics, campaigners and policy makers, who recognise the potential of hospitality to help communities, places and natural eco-systems thrive. - [Ching He Huang's Culinary Salon dinner - a glorious celebration of the Lunar New Year](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ching-he-huangs-culinary-salon-dinner-a-glorious-celebration-of-the-lunar-new-year/) - Television chef and author Ching-He Huang MBE hosted the most recent dinner in the Culinary Salon series, from the Oxford Cultural Collective and Academy restaurant, Belfast. - [Regenerative Hospitality Summit 2024 - Transylvania - 5th to 8th May](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/regenerative-hospitality-summit-2024-transylvania-5th-to-8th-may/) - Regenerative Hospitality Summit 2024 will explore how to harmonise the activities of hospitality, food and drink organisations, with the natural ecosystems, communities and places of which they are a part, to help them thrive. - [Shortlist announced for 2024 Jane Grigson Trust Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/shortlist-announced-for-2024-jane-grigson-trust-award/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to support the prestigious Jane Grigson Trust Award for first-time authors of books about food or drink. The 2024 shortlist is now published. - [Regenerative Hospitality Summit 2024 - Transylvania - 5th to 8th May 2024](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/regenerative-hospitality-summit-2024-transylvania-24th-to-27th-march/) - Join us to explore the power of hospitality, food and drink organisations to help natural ecosystems, communities and places thrive. - [Jack Feeny - winner of the OCC Trust Lou Willcock Scholarship - making his mark in hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jack-feeny-winner-of-the-occ-trusts-lou-willcock-scholarship-is-making-his-mark-in-hospitality/) - One year after winning the Lou Willcock Scholarship from the OCC Trust, Jack Feeny’s impact and profile are rising. As a champion of ethical practice, he’s making his mark in hospitality. - [OCC 2023 - the OCC Trust](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-the-occ-trust/) - Supporting young people building their careers in food, drink and hospitality. - [OCC 2023 - Supporting Partners](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-supporting-partners/) - Throughout 2023 OCC continued to work with partners to embed progressive practice in food, drink and culture. - [OCC 2023 - Culinary Diplomacy](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-culinary-diplomacy/) - OCC and the US Embassy in London continue to celebrate the progressive impact of key figures from food and hospitality. - [OCC 2023 - The Team](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-the-team/) - OCC Patrons have continued to provide invaluable advice and support throughout 2023, as well as shaping projects that reflect their own interests and aspirations. - [OCC 2023 - in Northern Ireland](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-in-northern-ireland/) - Throughout 2023 the Oxford Cultural Collective continued to work with multiple agencies to develop and promote Northern Ireland as a leading food and drink destination. - [OCC 2023 - and finally](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-and-finally/) - Whilst most of the Oxford Cultural Collective's projects have a strong sense of social purpose - its events are hopefully also recognised for being great fun. - [OCC 2023 - with Ulster University](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-2023-with-ulster-university/) - OCC and Ulster University's Culinary Salon dinners have continued to provide students with amazing learning opportunities, whilst also becoming much anticipated gastronomic events. - [High on the Hog - latest Culinary Diplomacy event, featuring food historian Dr Jessica B Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/high-on-the-hog-latest-culinary-diplomacy-event-featuring-food-historian-dr-jessica-b-harris/) - The latest in the Culinary Diplomacy series from the Oxford Cultural collective and US Embassy in London celebrated the work of distinguished food historian Dr Jessica B Harris. - [Thriving - not just surviving - in the East and Southeast Asian hospitality sector](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/thriving-not-just-surviving-in-the-east-and-southeast-asian-hospitality-sector/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is working with Westmill Foods on a project to support hospitality businesses in the East and Southeast Asian sector. - [Stranraer Oyster Festival - regenerating community, place and the natural environment](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/stranraer-oyster-festival-regenerating-community-place-and-the-natural-environment/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is delighted to support one of the UK's most dynamic local food festivals. - [The 2024 Jane Grigson Trust Award for New Food and Drink Writers is open for entries](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/the-2024-jane-grigson-trust-award-for-new-food-and-drink-writers-is-open-for-entries/) - The 2024 Jane Grigson Trust Award for first time writers of books about food and drink is now open for entries - with a closing date of 30th November. - [Ishita DasGupta wins the 2023 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ishita-dasgupta-wins-the-2023-yan-kit-so-award-for-food-writers-on-asia/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is delighted to announce that Ishita DasGupta has won the 2023 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia. - [Oxford Cultural Collective supports Stranraer Oyster Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-supports-stranraer-oyster-festival/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to support the 2023 Stranraer Oyster Festival, which is set to welcome over 20,000 visitors to the coastal town in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland, from 15th to 17th September. - [Gok Wan and Ken Hom launch new OCC scholarship](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gok-wan-and-ken-hom-launch-new-occ-scholarship/) - Gok Wan and Ken Hom, two of the UK’s best-loved personalities hosted a dinner to launch the Golden Chopsticks Scholarship from the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Shortlist announced - 2023 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/shortlist-announced-2023-yan-kit-so-award-for-food-writers-on-asia/) - The shortlist for the 2023 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia has been announced. - [Cuisine and Culture 2023 - The Future Plate Summit](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/cuisine-and-culture-2023-the-future-plate-summit/) - On 11th and 12th July, The Future Plate held its first annual Summit - Cuisine and Culture 2023 - which featured a range of thought-provoking panel discussions, interviews, live demos and social events. - [OCC curates Focus on Food Conference - shaping Belfast as a food and drink destination](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-curates-focus-on-food-conference-shaping-belfast-as-a-food-and-drink-destination/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective was invited to curate a one-day conference in central Belfast, focused on the power of food, drink and hospitality to effect positive social change. The event was hosted by OCC Chair, Donald Sloan. - [ANDI OLIVER HOSTS CULINARY SALON DINNER AT ULSTER UNIVERSITY](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/andi-oliver-hosts-culinary-salon-dinner/) - Andi Oliver, the much loved chef, TV presenter, author, and OCC Patron, hosted the latest Culinary Salon dinner, from the Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University's Academy: the Centre for Food, Drink and Culture. - [Ben McEwen and Julian George appointed to Oxford Cultural Collective Trust](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ben-mcewen-and-julian-george-appointed-to-oxford-cultural-collective-trust/) - The OCC Trust, the registered charity that supports the educational objectives of the Oxford Cultural Collective, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben McEwen and Julian George as trustees. - [Donald Sloan and Stanley Tucci, in conversation](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/donald-sloan-and-stanley-tucci-in-conversation/) - Donald Sloan, OCC Chair, recently co-hosted a dinner with actor, writer and director Stanley Tucci. - [Culinary Diplomacy - celebrating changemakers in food, drink and hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/culinary-diplomacy-celebrating-changemakers-in-food-drink-and-hospitality/) - The latest Culinary Diplomacy event from the Oxford Cultural Collective and US Embassy celebrated changemakers in food, drink and hospitality. - [Jack Feeny wins £10,000 Lou Willcock Scholarship from Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jack-feeny-wins-10000-lou-willcock-scholarship-from-oxford-cultural-collective/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is delighted to announce that Jack Feeny is the winner of the 2023 Lou Willcock Scholarship. - [Jane Grigson Trust Award 2023 - shortlist announced](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jane-grigson-trust-award-2023-shortlist-announced/) - The shortlist for the 2023 Jane Grigson Trust Award has been announced (21st February, 2023) - [Focus on Food Conference marks start of new food journey for Belfast](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/focus-on-food-conference-marks-start-of-new-food-journey-for-belfast/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective has been invited to curate Focus on Food, a high-profile, one-day conference, to be held at Belfast’s International Conference Centre on 28th March 2023. - [Shortlist announced for £10,000 Lou Willcock Scholarship 2023](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/shortlist-announced-for-10000-lou-willcock-scholarship-2023/) - We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Lou Willcock Scholarship. - [Antonio Carluccio Outreach programme at Ulster University promotes access to higher education](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/antonio-carluccio-outreach-programme-at-ulster-university-promotes-access-to-higher-education/) - Ulster University, with generous funding from the Antonio Carluccio Foundation, in partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective, runs a successful outreach programme designed to enhance the appeal of hospitality careers. - [2023 Yan-Kit So Memorial Award for Food Writers on Asia - still time to enter](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2023-yan-kit-so-memorial-award-for-food-writers-on-asia-open-for-entries/) - Secure a bursary of £2500 to undertake a research trip to Asia, to support the production of your first cookbook. - [Donate to the Lou Willcock Scholarship and support life changing experiences](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/donate-to-the-lou-willcock-scholarship-and-help-transform-lives/) - Professor David Russell and Michelle Harbour explain why the Russell Partnership Collection has become a founding donor to the Lou Willcock Scholarship, and why they would urge others to follow their example. - [Complete the Inside Hospitality Survey 2023 - from Be Inclusive Hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/complete-the-inside-hospitality-survey-2023/) - Be Inclusive Hospitality welcomes participation in its 2023 Inside Hospitality Survey, which explores current practice on equality, diversity and inclusion. - [Hospitality Education: Time for a Radical Rethink](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/hospitality-education-time-for-a-radical-rethink/) - There is a growing consensus that if hospitality education is to have a bright future, it is time for a significantly different approach. Over two webinar sessions on 30th September, hosted by OCC and EP, a new strategy was proposed. - [Head Chef - help to lead a unique, creative environment](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/head-chef-help-to-lead-a-unique-creative-environment/) - Ulster University is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head Chef to play a central role in shaping the success of the Academy restaurant. - [£10,000 Lou Willcock Scholarship open for entries - from Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2023-lou-willcock-scholarship-open-for-entries/) - Secure a grant of up to £10,000 to support your personal and professional development. Open to those aged from 18 to 29, who are UK residents working or studying in hospitality or gastronomy. - [£10,000 Lou Willcock Scholarship to support bespoke personal development](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/10000-lou-willcock-scholarship-to-support-bespoke-personal-development/) - Apply for the Lou Willcock Scholarship, to receive a £10,000 grant to support your personal and professional development. - [Ken Hom awarded CBE for services to charity, culinary arts and education](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ken-hom-awarded-cbe-for-services-to-charity-culinary-arts-and-education/) - At a ceremony in Paris on 4th November 2022, Dame Menna Rawlings, British Ambassador to France, presented OCC Patron Ken Hom with his CBE, for services to charity, culinary arts and charity. - [Felicity Cloake joins students in Belfast for Culinary Salon dinner](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/felicity-cloake-joins-students-in-belfast-for-culinary-salon-dinner/) - Guardian food writer and author Felicity Cloake hosted the most recent dinner in the Culinary Salon series, held in the Academy restaurant, Ulster University, in partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Angela Maher appointed Chief Executive of Savoy Educational Trust](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/angela-maher-appointed-chief-executive-of-savoy-educational-trust/) - A member of the OCC team is moving into a high-profile role, supporting hospitality education across the whole of the UK. - [COOKING: SIMPLY AND WELL, FOR ONE OR MANY - BY JEREMY LEE](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/cooking-simply-and-well-for-one-or-many-by-jeremy-lee/) - COOKING: SIMPLY AND WELL FOR ONE OR MANY, the first book from Jeremy Lee, Oxford Cultural Collective Patron and Chef Proprietor of Quo Vadis in London’s Soho, was published in September this year, to great acclaim. - [Andi Oliver appointed Patron of Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/andi-oliver-appointed-patron-of-oxford-cultural-collective/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is thrilled to announce the appointment of Andi Oliver as one of two new Patrons, along with environmental strategist Anna Pollock. - [Anna Pollock appointed Patron of Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/anna-pollock-appointed-patron-of-oxford-cultural-collective/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anna Pollock as one of two new Patrons. Anna is a renowned strategist and passionate advocate for operating hospitality and tourism in harmony with nature. - [2023 Jane Grigson Award for new writers on food and drink is open for entries](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2023-jane-grigson-award-for-new-writers-on-food-and-drink-is-open-for-entries/) - The 2023 edition of the renowned award, which acts as a launch pad for early career food and drink writers, is now accepting applications. - [Bermondsey Larder supports launch of OCC Trust](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/bermondsey-larder-supports-launch-of-occ-trust/) - The launch reception for the OCC Trust was held at, and generously supported by, Bermondsey Larder, part of an independent group of restaurants with which the Oxford Cultural Collective has a strong association. - [Fundraising campaign for Lou Willcock Scholarship](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/fundraising-campaign-for-lou-willcock-scholarship/) - The newly formed OCC Trust (registered charity) has launched a fundraising campaign for the Lou Willcock Scholarship. The Trust has set an initial fundraising target of £100,000 and has already raised £50,000 (as of 21st June 2022). - [Launch of Oxford Cultural Collective Trust (registered charity)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/launch-of-oxford-cultural-collective-trust-registered-charity/) - The OCC Trust, a registered charity that will support the progressive educational agenda of the Oxford Cultural Collective, was formally launched at a reception at the Bermondsey Larder restaurant, London, on 13th June 2022. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Keynote speakers: promoting a more progressive agenda in food, drink and hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-keynote-speakers/) - The quality of keynote contributions and the richness of discussions they inspired, built a collective sense that the Summit should be a recurring event, serving as a platform for those promoting more progressive thinking and practice in food, drink and hospitality. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022: Social events to build a sense of community](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-social-events-to-build-a-sense-of-community/) - Complementing the formal Summit programme, memorable social events, featuring food prepared by a range of renowned chefs, helped foster new friendships and collaborations. - [Taste Tibet - Yan-Kit So Award winner Julie Kleeman on life as a first-time author](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/taste-tibet-yan-kit-so-award-winner-julie-kleeman-on-life-as-a-first-time-author/) - Donald Sloan in conversation Yan-Kit So Award Winner Julie Kleeman about life as a first-time author, restaurateur and cultural ambassador. - [Culinary Diplomacy - food, drink and hospitality as catalysts for progressive change in society](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/culinary-diplomacy-food-drink-and-hospitality-as-catalysts-for-progressive-change-in-society/) - The third event in the Culinary Diplomacy series from the Oxford Cultural Collective and the US Embassy in London, took place in Belfast on 13th April 2022. - [Chef Ken Hom awarded honorary CBE for services to charity, culinary arts and education](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/chef-ken-hom-awarded-honorary-cbe-for-services-to-charity-culinary-arts-and-education/) - Chef Ken Hom, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, has been awarded an Honorary CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to charity, culinary arts and education. - [Hospitality education in UK universities - is it in terminal decline?](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/hospitality-education-in-uk-universities-is-it-in-terminal-decline/) - Donald Sloan of the Oxford Cultural Collective and Ruud Reuland, former Head of Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, suggest time may be up for the established model of hospitality education in UK universities. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022: A Forum for Academic Exchange](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-a-forum-for-academic-exchange/) - In addition to contributions from distinguished keynote speakers, Gastronomy Summit 2022 welcomed academics from a range of universities worldwide, who presented on their current research, teaching and external impact. - [US Consul General hosting Culinary Diplomacy lunch at Gastronomy Summit 2022](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/us-consul-general-hosting-culinary-diplomacy-lunch-at-gastronomy-summit-2022/) - The next event in the Culinary Diplomacy series will be a lunch on 13th April, as part of Gastronomy Summit 2022, an international gathering of academics and food industry professionals taking place at Ulster University, Belfast. - [Melissa Thompson - Helping Professional Communities Flourish: tackling Systemic Prejudice in Food, Drink and Hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/melissa-thompson-helping-professional-communities-flourish-tackling-systemic-prejudice-in-food-drink-and-hospitality/) - Drawing on her extensive experience as a food writer, Melissa Thompson will consider ways in which systemic racism is limiting career progression for food professionals of African and Caribbean origin working in the UK. She will explore tactics for community empowerment and reflect on how we might tackle embedded prejudice. - [Eating to Extinction or Protecting Diverse Communities](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/earing-to-extinction-or-protecting-diverse-cultures/) - In conversation with Donald Sloan, Dan will the explore the world’s most endangered food cultures, and propose what we must do to protect the diverse communities they represent. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Gala Dinner to Showcase Best of Northern Ireland - 13th April](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-gala-dinner-to-showcase-best-of-northern-ireland-13th-april/) - The Gastronomy Summit 2022 Gala Dinner, at Belfast City Hall on 13th April, will showcase and celebrate the produce and talent that defines Northern Ireland as a leading food and drink destination. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - 'Tatale' - dinner from Akwasi Brenya-Mensa - 12th April](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-tatale-dinner-from-akwasi-brenya-mensa-12th-april/) - Dinner at Gastronomy Summit 2022, on 12th April, will be prepared by Ghanaian-British cook and curator, Akwasi Brenya-Mensa, in partnership with culinary arts management students from Ulster University. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Michael Caines MBE and Marc Millon - Building local food systems: harnessing the power of community in Devon, UK](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-michael-caines-mbe-and-marc-millon-building-local-food-systems-harnessing-the-power-of-community-in-devon-uk/) - Gastronomy Summit 2022. In this session Michael Caines MBE and Marc Millon will consider close collaboration amongst food and drink professionals, as the key to creating a world-class gastronomic destination. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Dr Jessica B. Harris - Culinary History: A Community Confidence Builder](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-dr-jessica-b-harris-culinary-history-a-community-confidence-builder/) - In her keynote session, distinguished culinary historian Dr Jessica B. Harris, will explore how the study of culinary history can reveal hidden and suppressed stories and, in doing so, instill confidence across communities. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Education: supporting the development of local food systems](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-education-supporting-the-development-of-local-food-systems/) - The role of higher education in supporting local food systems will form a key feature of Gastronomy Summit 2022. - [Culinary Salon - Romy Gill MBE prepares first dinner in new series](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/culinary-salon-romy-gill-mbe-prepares-first-dinner-in-new-series/) - Romy Gill MBE prepared the first in a new Culinary Salon series of dinners, jointly hosted by the Oxford Cultural Collective and Ulster University. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Chef Gaston Acurio on Cultural Reinvention: reshaping the image of a nation](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-chef-gaston-acurio-on-cultural-reinvention-reshaping-the-image-of-a-nation/) - Chef, writer and entrepreneur Gaston Acurio, Peru's leading culinary ambassador, will be joining us in Belfast for Gastronomy Summit 2022. - [The Jane Grigson Trust Award for New Food and Drink Writers - 2022 Shortlist Announced](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/the-jane-grigson-trust-award-for-new-food-and-drink-writers-2022-shortlist-announced/) - The shortlist for the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2022 is announced today, Tuesday 22 February 2022. - [Jeremy Lee, Chef Proprietor of Quo Vadis, to prepare next dinner in Culinary Salon series at Ulster University](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jeremy-lee-chef-proprietor-of-quo-vadis-to-prepare-next-dinner-in-culinary-salon-series-at-ulster-university/) - The next dinner in the series will be prepared by Jeremy Lee, Chef Proprietor of the beloved Quo Vadis, , working with hospitality and culinary arts management students from Ulster University. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022. 'Taster' - Food and Drink Tourism: helping local communities flourish](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-taster-food-and-drink-tourism-helping-local-communities-flourish/) - In this short ‘taster’ for Gastronomy Summit 2022, Aine Kearney, Director of Business Support and Events for Tourism NI, first reflects on why Northern Ireland is an ideal location in which to explore how food and drink tourism delivers multiple benefits to local communities. - [Culinary Salon to bring top chefs to Belfast](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/culinary-salon-brings-top-chefs-to-belfast/) - In partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective, Ulster University is launching a Culinary Salon: a series of dinners prepared by some of the UK and Ireland’s best loved chefs and food writers. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022. 'Taster' - Embedding peace and social cohesion: the role of civil society](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-taster-embedding-peace-and-social-cohesion-the-role-of-civil-society/) - In this short ‘taster' for Gastronomy Summit 2022, Professor Duncan Morrow of Ulster University considers the role of civil society, including those working in food, drink and hospitality, in embedding peace and social cohesion in Northern Ireland. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Call for Good Practice Case Studies (poster format)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-call-for-good-practice-case-studies/) - The call for Good Practice Case Studies is now open and it closes on 31st January 2022. Once delegates have booked to attend Gastronomy Summit 2022, they are welcome to submit Good Practice Case Studies, in line with requirements. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Anna Pollock to address Regenerative Hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-anna-pollock-to-address-regenerative-hospitality/) - Anna Pollock, one of numerous high-profile keynote speakers at Gastronomy Summit 2022, is a renowned strategist and passionate advocate for operating hospitality and tourism in harmony with nature. - [Ulster University's new Academy signals major investment in hospitality education](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ulster-universitys-new-academy-signals-major-investment-in-hospitality-education/) - For the last three years, the Oxford Cultural Collective has been working with Ulster University to conceptualise and launch a new educational hub - Academy: the Centre for Food, Drink and Culture. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - community regeneration through food, drink and hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-community-regeneration-through-food-drink-and-hospitality/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is working in partnership with Ulster University to stage Gastronomy Summit 2022, a landmark event, to be held in Belfast on 11th to 13th April 2022, which will bring together members of the global culinary community to explore and celebrate the transformative power of food, drink and hospitality. - [Academy - supporting Northern Ireland as a Food and Drink Destination](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/academy-supporting-northern-ireland-as-a-food-and-drink-destination/) - OCC Partner, Academy: the Centre for Food, Drink and Culture, will make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of Northern Ireland as a leading food and drink destination. - [Partnership with Antonio Carluccio Foundation - a catalyst for social inclusion](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/partnership-with-antonio-carluccio-foundation-a-catalyst-for-social-inclusion/) - Ulster University and the Oxford Cultural Collective - an initiative to extend opportunity and achieve social inclusion, through education. - [Culinary Diplomacy - US Embassy in partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/culinary-diplomacy-us-embassy-in-partnership-with-the-oxford-cultural-collective/) - The US Embassy in London and the Oxford Cultural Collective are working together to deliver a programme of Culinary Diplomacy, to explore and celebrate the best of American food culture. - [A message from Gok Wan MBE - launch of fundraising appeal for Golden Chopsticks Awards Scholarship](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/a-message-from-gok-wan-mbe-launch-of-fundraising-appeal-for-golden-chopsticks-awards-scholarship/) - Gok Wan MBE, Lucy Tse-Mitchell and Sarah Lewis, co-founders of the Golden Chopsticks Awards, invite you to support a new annual scholarship programme, to be launched in partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Marc Millon launches new Italian wine podcast](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/marc-millon-launches-new-italian-wine-podcast/) - OCC Patron Marc Millon has launched a new weekly podcast, through which he shares his passion for Italian wine. - [Maria Garbutt-Lucero wins 2021 Yan-Kit So Memorial Award for Food Writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/maria-garbutt-lucero-wins-2021-yan-kit-so-memorial-award-for-food-writers-on-asia/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is delighted to announce that Maria Garbutt-Lucero (@baboyclub) has won the 2021 Yan-Kit So Memorial Award for Food Writers on Asia. - [African American: Making the Nation's Table](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/african-american-making-the-nations-table/) - Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, is Lead Curator for a new exhibition – African American: Making the Nation’s Table – to be staged at the Africa Center in Harlem, NYC. - [Why Hong Kong? Winners of Ken Hom - Lee Kum Kee Scholarship to experience city's unique culinary culture.](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/why-hong-kong-winners-of-ken-hom-lee-kum-kee-scholarship-to-experience-citys-unique-culinary-culture/) - The winners of the 2021 Ken Hom – Lee Kum Kee Scholarship will enjoy a bespoke trip to Hong Kong to experience the city’s unique culinary culture. - [Ken Hom - Lee Kum Kee Scholarship 2021 - open for applications](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ken-hom-lee-kum-kee-scholarship-2021-open-for-applications/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is pleased to announce that applications for prestigious Ken Hom – Lee Kum Kee Scholarship 2021 opened on Monday 26th April 2021. The closing date for applications is 27th August 2021. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - 'THE-ICE' becomes official Summit partner](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-the-ice-become-official-summit-partner/) - Introducing 'THE-ICE' - official partner of Gastronomy Summit 2022 - [Gastronomy Summit 2022](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022/) - Ulster University, in partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective, is staging Gastronomy Summit 2022 in Belfast, in April 2022. - [Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia - 2021 Shortlist Announced](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/yan-kit-so-award-for-food-writers-on-asia-2021-shortlist-announced/) - We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted candidates for the 2021 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia. - [A Curious Absence of Chickens: a Journal of Life, Food and Recipes from Puglia - the new book from Sophie Grigson](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/a-curious-absence-of-chickens-a-journal-of-life-food-and-recipes-from-puglia-the-new-book-from-sophie-grigson/) - Sophie Grigson - A Curious Absence of Chickens: A Journal of Life, Food and Recipes in Puglia. Don Sloan talks to Sophie Grigon about her new life in Puglia. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022. 'Taster' - food, drink, hospitality and community transformation](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-taster-food-drink-hospitality-and-community-transformation/) - In this short ‘taster for Gastronomy Summit 2022, Michele Shirlow and Anna Pollock reflect on the power of food, drink and hospitality to effect positive transformation of local communities. - [Oxford Cultural Collective at the London Design Biennale - Dinner in Observance of Juneteenth](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-at-the-london-design-biennale-dinner-in-observance-of-juneteenth/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is privileged to be working in partnership with the US Embassy in London and the Pavilion of the African Diaspora at the London Design Biennale, to stage a dinner in observance of Juneteenth, a reflective day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. - [High on the Hog - Netflix series based on the work of Jessica B. Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/high-on-the-hog-netflix-series-based-on-the-work-of-jessica-b-harris/) - High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America, is a new four-part docu-series from Netflix based on Jessica B. Harris’s book of the same name. - [Future Careers Fair 2021 (online) - 28th May - Keynote Speakers](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/future-careers-fair-2021-online-28th-may-keynote-speakers/) - Meet our distinguished keynote speakers, who will share personal insights that will help with your transition to work, and with taking the first steps in your career. - [Ritrovo - featured exhibitor - Future Careers Fair 2021](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ritrovo-featured-exhibitor-future-careers-fair-2021/) - Meet Ritrovo at Future Careers Fair 2021. Ritrovo is a new personal leadership development resource platform which contains curated personal stories from a range of respected leaders who share a commitment to supporting the next generation. - [JUMEIRAH HOTELS AND RESORTS - FEATURED EXHIBITOR - FUTURE CAREERS FAIR 2021](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jumeirah-featured-exhibitor-future-careers-fair-2021/) - Join Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts at Future Careers Fair 2021. Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 hotels across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs 8000 staff, representing 106 countries. - [Swire Hotels - featured exhibitor - Future Careers Fair 2021](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/swire-hotels-featured-exhibitor-future-careers-fair-2021/) - Join Swire Hotels at Future careers Fair 2021. They believe the happiest places to work are where team members can be their authentic selves. - [Yummy Jobs - featured Exhibitor - Future Careers Fair 2021](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/yummy-jobs-featured-exhibitor-future-careers-fair-2021/) - Over the last twenty-one years, Yummy Jobs has provided more than 18,000 students and graduates with outstanding work opportunities in the United States. - [Future Careers Fair 2021 - Hospitality, Travel and Tourism (28th May)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/future-careers-fair-2021-hospitality-travel-and-tourism/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective and Representation Plus are collaborating to stage an online careers fair on 28 May 2021, with the purpose of supporting and re-engaging graduates with top employers. - [CALLING ALL GRADUATES IN HOSPITALITY, CULINARY ARTS, TRAVEL AND TOURISM](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/3315/) - An international online careers fair for graduates, which will offer reassurance that hospitality, travel and tourism remain vibrant sectors within which to build fulfilling and enjoyable management and leadership careers. - [Shortlisted candidates announced for the 2019 Yan-Kit So Award for food writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/shortlisted-candidates-announced-for-the-2019-yan-kit-so-award-for-food-writers-on-asia/) - Learn about the proposals from this year's shortlisted candidates. - [Gastronomy Summit 2022 - Call for Submissions now open](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/gastronomy-summit-2022-call-for-submissions-now-open/) - The call for submissions of academic papers and posters is now open. - [Recovering Black History](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/recovering-black-history/) - Dr Jessica B. Harris, OCC Patron, was recently joined in conversation by actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. and musician Questlove, for the premier of Recovering Black History, a Curator Culture series from the Studio Museum in Harlem. - [Exciting new ventures from Michael Caines](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/3209/) - Michael Caines MBE, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, continues to develop his ground-breaking hospitality business. As the sector begins to emerge from lockdown, it is refreshing to witness his ongoing success, which is so important to the economy and culture of Devon. - [The Jane Grigson Trust Award for New Food Writers - Shortlist 2021](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/the-jane-grigson-trust-award-for-new-food-writers-shortlist-2021/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to support The Jane Grigson trust Award for New Food Writers. The shortlist for the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2021 is announced today, Monday 22 February 2021. - [Tribute to Charles Campion](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/tribute-to-charles-campion/) - Donald Sloan pays tribute to Charles Campion, writer, broadcaster and Founding Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, who died on 23rd December 2020. - [Ken Hom - Lee Kum Kee Scholarship 2021](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ken-hom-lee-kum-kee-scholarship-2021/) - The Ken Hom - Lee Kum Kee Scholarship 2021 will soon be open for entries. - [OCC Trust to support students and early career professionals](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-trust-to-support-educational-agenda-of-oxford-cultural-collective/) - The OCC Trust, a newly registered charity, will support the educational agenda of the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Callum Irwin wins Ken Hom - Lee Kum Kee Scholarship 2020](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/callum-irwin-wins-ken-hom-lee-kum-kee-scholarship-2020/) - Callum Irwin, who has recently graduated from Ulster University with a first class honours degree in Culinary Arts Management, is the recipient of the inaugural Ken Hom – Lee Kum Kee Scholarship. - [Antonio Carluccio Outreach Programme - Ulster University](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/antonio-carluccio-outreach-programme-ulster-university/) - With the support of the Oxford Cultural Collective, Ulster University has entered a partnership with the Antonio Carluccio Foundation to encourage school leavers from across Northern Ireland to consider university as an option. - [Oxford Cultural Collective leading on development of new educational institute in Bangladesh](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-leading-on-developent-of-new-educational-institute-in-bangladesh/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is working in partnership with Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh, to create a new educational institute – the Daffodil Oxford Centre of Excellence for Hospitality (DOCEH). - [Fridays with Fred Plotkin](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/fridays-with-fred-plotkin/) - Fred Plotkin, pleasure activity, passionate opera expert and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, speaks every Friday with fascinating people in the music world. The shows are broadcast on the Idagio classical music streaming service. - [Vintage postcards from the African world - a new book from Jessica B. Harris](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/vintage-postcards-from-the-african-world-a-new-book-from-jessica-b-harris/) - New publication from Jessica B. Harris, culinary historian and founding Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Show your support for independent wine producers](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/show-your-support-for-top-quality-independent-wine-producers/) - Lynne and David Levin have recently launched a user-friendly online ordering platform for Great Wine Estates. They are happy to offer a 15% loyalty discount to friends of the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [OCC Patron, Jessica B. Harris, honoured with James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award 2020](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-patron-jessica-b-harris-honoured-with-james-beard-lifetime-achievement-award-2020/) - Harris receives America's highest honour for food and hospitality professionals - [OCC joins George Heriot's School to raise funds for Action Against Hunger](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-joins-george-heriots-school-to-raise-funds-for-action-against-hunger/) - In partnership with George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh, the Oxford Cultural Collective recently staged a dinner for 90 guests, raising £11,000 for Action Against Hunger. - [Planned launch of Daffodil - Oxford: Centre of Excellence for Hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/planned-launch-of-daffodil-oxford-centre-of-excellence-for-hospitality/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective has formed a working partnership with Daffodil International University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to establish a ground-breaking centre of excellence for hospitality and culinary arts education. - [Jane Grigson Trust Award 2020 - Shortlist announced](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jane-grigson-trust-award-2020-shortlist-announced/) - The shortlist for the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2020 is announced today, Tuesday 25 February 2020. - [Julie Kleeman Wins 2019 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/julie-kleeman-wins-2019-yan-kit-so-award-for-food-writers-on-asia/) - Kleeman’s winning entry was her proposal for The Tibetan Table, a tribute to an ancient cuisine that has developed in relative isolation. She aims to document the unique culinary traditions of the Tibetan people, spanning home cooking, nomad food, festive occasions, picnics and the food of the Diaspora. - [Barings to support OCC series: Migrations - all our voices](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/barings-to-support-occ-series-migrations-all-our-voices/) - Barings has joined forces with OCC and EP to stage its own series of events that will acknowledge the creative and productive energy of its diverse, international workforce. - [OCC at the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-at-the-gibunco-gibraltar-international-literary-festival/) - 7th November 2019 The Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival, now one of the outstanding literary events in the English speaking world, features distinguished novelists, historians, biographers and public figures from Britain and elsewhere. The Oxford Cultural Collective is pleased to be working in partnership with the festival to stage a variety of culinary events: - [Call for entries to the Jane Grigson Trust Award for New Food and Drink Writers 2020](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/call-for-entries-to-the-jane-grigson-trust-award-for-new-food-and-drink-writers-2020/) - The 2020 Jane Grigson Trust Award for first time writers of books about food and drink is now open for entries from writers, publishers and agents. The closing date is 30 November 2019. - [EP Magazine partners with Oxford Cultural Collective to support 'Migrations: all our voices'](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ep-magazine-partners-with-oxford-cultural-collective-to-support-migrations-all-our-voices/) - EP Magazine, the publication that promotes progressive thinking in the UK hospitality industry, has become a key partner in Migrations: all our voices, a new initiative from the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Jessica Harris inducted into James Beard Foundation 'cookbook hall of fame'](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jessica-harris-inducted-into-james-beard-foundation-cookbook-hall-of-fame/) - Dr Jessica B. Harris, Patron of OCC, is this year's recipient of the James Beard Foundation's most prestigious award, induction into the Cookbook Hall of Fame. - [Lynne Levin appointed Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/lynne-levin-appointed-patron-of-the-oxford-cultural-collective/) - We are delighted to announce that Lynne Levin has been appointed a Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective. Known for her success in the international wine trade, Lynne is also a long-term supporter of higher education. - [Food for thought at launch of 'Migrations: all our voices'](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/food-for-thought-at-launch-of-migrationsall-our-voices/) - Marc Millon, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, reflects on the launch of Migrations: all our voices, an important new initiative that is both a celebration of Britain's diverse food culture and a call to action at a time of growing disharmony in society. - [Oxford Cultural Collective to stage joint events with Carousel](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-to-stage-joint-events-with-carousel/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective will be staging joint events with Carousel, London's award-winning creative hub for chef residences, workshops, art exhibitions and gastronomic experiences. - ['Migrations: all our voices' - New events series from OCC](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/migrations-all-our-voices-new-events-series-from-oxford-cultural-collective/) - New events series from the Oxford Cultural Collective will celebrate diversity of UK food culture. - [BBC Food and Farming Awards - Future Food Finalists](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/bbc-food-and-farmin-awards-future-food-finalists/) - BBC Radio 4's On Your Farm focuses on the BBC Food and Farming Awards - Future Food category, judged by Don Sloan of the Oxford Cultural Collective and William Kendall, leading food entrepreneur. - [Chef, actor....rapper? Madhur Jaffrey's latest role.](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/chef-actor-rapper-madhur-jaffreys-latest-role/) - Actor, chef, writer, broadcaster and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, Madhur Jaffrey has recently taken on an unexpected new role – rapper! - [2019 Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Exhibition](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/2019-pink-lady-food-photographer-of-the-year-exhibition/) - Launch of the 2019 exhibition of the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year - partner of OCC. - [New partnership with Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-forms-partnership-with-pink-lady-food-photographer-of-the-year/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective has formed an exciting new partnership with Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year, the prestigious awards programme that celebrates the very best food photography from around the world (left - '40 Years' by Kayako Sareen). - [Upper House, Hong Kong, welcomes winner of OCC Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/upper-house-hong-kong-welcomes-winner-of-occ-award/) - The first OCC Award (Thailand) was presented to Evelyne Hahang of the of the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok. She chose to undertake her period of experiential professional development at the renowned Upper House hotel in Hong Kong. - [Jane Grigson Trust Award 2019 - Shortlist Announced](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/1593/) - The shortlist for the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2019 was announced on Tuesday 19th February. The £2000 Award, created in memory Jane Grigson, is made to a first-time writer of a book about food or drink which has been commissioned but has not yet been published. - [BBC Food and Farming Awards 2019](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/1555/) - Learn what Don Sloan and William Kendall are searching for as judges of the Farming Today Future Food Award - part of the 2019 BBC Food and Farming Awards - [Asian restaurants face growing skills crisis](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/asian-restaurants-face-growing-skills-crisis/) - At the latest event in the Lee Kum Kee Culinary Culture Series, from the Oxford Cultural Collective, panellists discussed New Wave Chinese Restaurants: Our Latest Culinary Obsession. - [Oxford Cultural Collective Forms partnership with Carnegie Hall, New York](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-to-partner-with-carnegie-hall-in-new-york-migrations-the-making-of-america/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is thrilled to announce a partnership with Carnegie Hall, one of the United States’ most respected cultural institutions. OCC will stage three events in New York in May 2019 as part of Carnegie Hall’s festival – Migrations: The Making of America. - [The Oxford Cultural Collective at the 2018 Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/the-oxford-cultural-collective-at-the-2018-gibunco-gibraltar-international-literary-festival/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective staged the opening at closing dinners at this year's Gibunco Gibraltar Oxford Literary festival, in partnership with Matt Tebbutt and Diana Henry. - [Hospitable Campus: foodservice management and student wellbeing](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/hospitable-campus-foodservice-management-and-student-wellbing/) - A new report prepared by the Oxford Cultural Collective, on behalf of The University Caterers Organisation, urges UK universities to consider the role of on-campus food, drink and hospitality in supporting positive student wellbeing. - [Fred Plotkin appointed a Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/fred-plotkin-appointed-a-patron-of-the-oxford-cultural-collective/) - Fred Plotkin, known for his expertise on opera, classical music, gastronomy, wine, history, culture, travel and anything related to Italy, has been appointed a Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [The Oxford Cultural Collective at the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/the-oxford-cultural-collective-at-the-ft-weekend-oxford-literary-festival/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to maintain a strong working relationship with the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival. This year, OCC contributed a series of events that capitalised on the public's growing fascination with food, drink and culture. - [Applications invited for 2019 Yan-Kit So Memorial Award for Food Writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/applications-invited-for-yan-kit-so-memorial-award-for-food-writers-on-asia/) - Applications are now invited for the 2019 Yan-Kit So Memorial Award for Food Writers on Asia, one of the UK’s most generous food-writing bursaries. The award winner will be an emerging writer who has the ability to enhance our understanding and appreciation of Asian food culture. - [Oxford Cultural Collective strengthens links in Thailand](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/oxford-cultural-collective-strengthens-links-in-thailand/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is strengthening its working partnerships in Thailand through projects that enhance opportunities for those who work in the food, drink and hospitality sectors. - [Charles Campion wins Great taste Award for contribution to fine food](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/charles-campion-wins-great-taste-award-for-contribution-to-fine-food/) - Charles Campion, acclaimed food writer, broadcaster and Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, has received the Contribution to Fine Food Award at the prestigious Great Taste Awards. - [Call for entries: 2019 Jane Grigson Trust Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/call-for-entries-2019-jane-grigson-trust-award/) - The 2019 Jane Grigson Trust Award for first time writers of books on food or drink is now open for entries from writers, publishers and agents (closing date is 30 November 2018). Judges for this year's award include Geraldene Holt and Jeremy Lee, Patrons of the Oxford Cultural Collective. - [OCC staging opening dinner of Gibraltar Literary Festival, prepared by Matt Tebbutt](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-staging-opening-dinner-of-gibraltar-literary-festival-prepared-by-matt-tebbutt/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to present the opening dinner of the Fifth International Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival. - [Oxford Cultural Collective to co-host skills conference in Bangkok](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/occ-to-co-host-skills-seminar-in-bangkok/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective continues to work with multiple partners in Thailand on projects that address the growing skills gap in the country's hospitality, food and drinks sectors. It will co-host a one-day seminar on this issue on 12th July at the Hyatt Grant Erawan, in central Bangkok. - [TUCO and OCC to encourage new thinking for on-campus hospitality](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/tuco-and-occ-to-encourage-new-thinking-for-on-campus-hospitality/) - The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has commissioned the Oxford Cultural Collective to explore how on-campus hospitality and food provision can play a more significant role in delivering a positive student experience. - [Flavors of Taste, from Jeremiah Tower](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/flavors-of-taste-from-jeremiah-tower/) - Jeremiah Tower, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, has recently published his tenth book, Flavors of Taste. - [LAUNCH OF OCC AWARD 2018 (THAILAND)](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/launch-occ-award-2018-thailand/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective has launched a major new award in Thailand to celebrate the talents of young workers in the hospitality, food and drinks sectors - [Ching-He Huang hosts opening event in Lee Kum Kee Culinary Culture Series](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/ching-huang-hosts-opening-event-lee-kum-kee-culinary-culture-series/) - Acclaimed Chef Ching-He Huang hosts a Chinese New Year celebration at Asia House, in Partnership with OCC, Lee Kum Kee and Asia House. - [Lee Kum Kee supports series of events on Asian food and culture](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/lee-kum-kee-supports-series-events-asian-food-culture/) - The Oxford Cultural Collective is delighted to announce a new partnership with Lee Kum Kee and Asia House to create a series of high profile events focused on the food and culture of Asia. - [Jeremiah Tower appointed Patron of The Oxford Cultural Collective](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jeremiah-tower-appointed-patron-oxford-cultural-collective/) - Jeremiah Tower, founder of the legendary Stars restaurant in San Francisco and widely regarded as the father of modern American gastronomy, has been appointed a Patron of The Oxford Cultural Collective. - [Samar Khatiwala wins 2017 Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/samar-khatiwala-wins-2017-yan-kit-award-food-writers-asia/) - Hosted by the Oxford Cultural Collective, the Yan-Kit So Award recognises an emerging writer who has the ability to enhance our understanding of Asian food culture. - [Jessica B Harris on longlist for PEN America Literary Award](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/jessica-b-harris-longlist-pen-america-literary-award/) - Dr Jessica B Harris, Patron of the Oxford Cultural Collective, has been longlisted for a prestigious PEN America Literary Award for her recent memoir, My Soul Looks Back. - [Robin Sheppard makes substantial financial donation to support student learning](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/news/robin-sheppard-makes-major-donation/) - Robin Sheppard, Chairman and Founder of Bespoke Hotels, makes substantial financial donation to support student learning. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://oxfordculturalcollective.com/category/uncategorized/)