the sense of belonging to a group based on shared cultural elements like traditions, beliefs, values, and practices

a tradition, practice, or living expression of a group or community

the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption or use of elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture, often in a way that is disrespectful, stereotypical, or exploitative

Our dynamic food culture

Cooking and nutrition

Making Scotch eggs, with a dipping sauce

Making Jerk veg and black bean curry, with rice & peas

This unit concludes pupils' food learning journey in Key Stage 3. Pupils reflect on food culture, looking at how food is deeply rooted in identity, heritage, tradition, custom and celebration. Two dishes are prepared, highlighting different cooking styles and histories, and traceability is explored.

Food culture and custom

ackee and saltfish, rice and peas, and curried goat

True or false? Cultural appropriation is just appreciation and admiration of other cultures.

Over time, food culture changes due to a number of factors, including:

Food {{ }} are the rituals and traditions followed around food.

True or false? Chefs and others can take inspiration from their own cultural roots and other food traditions around the world.

What cooking technique is being shown here?

Reducing the amount of {{}} is a key part of making our diets more sustainable, whatever type of diet we choose to eat.

What might influence what we eat consciously?

a style of a piece of equipment from a certain country.

a style or method of cooking (in a country, region or restaurant).

a type of ingredients produced and processed from a country.

eat more foods higher in fat, salt and sugars

In the UK, all population groups, no matter their cultural background, are advised to:

Exit Quiz

Match the food cultures and dishes: