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Discover the vibrant world of street foods from around the globe while enhancing your professional talents. Join our educational initiative to connect cultures and develop skills through the universal language of food.

Global Street Foods and Talent Development: An Educational Initiative

Events where participants demonstrate their culinary talents and compete, fostering motivation and recognition.

Talent Showcases and Competitions

Programs designed to equip participants with entrepreneurial skills to start and manage successful street food businesses.

Street Food Business Development

The Gastronomy Vocational School is a specialized institution with over a decade of experience in culinary education, focusing on beer brewing, confectionery, cooking, butchery, guest service, and food technology. We emphasize an individualized approach to ensure that students acquire practical skills essential for success in the gastronomy sector.

Italian Hospitality School

66 years ago, on September 5, 1959, the School of Economics "9th May" began its work. The school was founded by the Decision of the People's Committee of the District No. 2090/1 of 01.09.1959, with the aim of performing educational activities and educating students and future staff of the economic profession, for the needs of economic and non-economic activities for the area of Srem.

School of Economics "9th May"

Gastronomy Vocational School

Velibaba Girls Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School started its educational activities as a vocational school in 2011, located in the Pendik district of Istanbul. Our school provides vocational training in four main fields. In addition, it continues its widespread education activities through open high school and vocational training programs.

Velibaba Girls Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School

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A vibrant street food stall casts a warm, inviting glow into the bustling darkness of a Taichung night market. Customers gather around the illuminated counter, a social hub of activity, while a vendor prepares traditional braised delicacies, or 'luwei'. The brilliant neon sign, with its bold Chinese characters, cuts through the night, creating a cinematic scene full of life.

Street food vendor selling food in Bangkok

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Discover how Global Street Foods and Talent Development fosters intercultural exchange through culinary traditions. This educational initiative enhances professional skills while celebrating diverse street flavors. Join us in bridging cultures one dish at a time.

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<h3>Fostering Intercultural Interaction Through Street Flavors</h3>Global Street Foods and Talent Development is a unique project dedicated to bridging cultural divides through the universal language of food. Our initiative brings together participants from diverse backgrounds, allowing them to share and celebrate their local culinary traditions. By exploring street flavors from around the world, we create a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and mutual understanding. This approach not only enriches participants' global perspectives but also fosters a sense of community and respect for diversity.<h3>Enhancing Professional Skills Through Culinary Arts</h3>Beyond cultural exchange, our project is committed to talent development. We provide comprehensive training that equips participants with essential professional skills in the culinary industry, including cooking techniques, food safety, and business management. Our hands-on workshops and mentorship programs are designed to empower individuals, helping them to build successful careers in the food sector. This dual focus on cultural interaction and skill-building makes our initiative uniquely impactful.<h3>Our Unique Approach and Services</h3>What sets Global Street Foods and Talent Development apart is our holistic approach. We combine the joy of street food exploration with practical professional development, creating an educational experience that is both enjoyable and career-enhancing. Our services include interactive cooking classes, cultural events, and personalized coaching, all aimed at nurturing talent and promoting intercultural dialogue. Join us to taste the world and develop your potential in an inspiring and supportive environment.

Workshops designed to enhance participants' communication skills across cultures, emphasizing respect and understanding through culinary exchanges.

Intercultural Communication Seminars

Interactive sessions where participants share and learn street food recipes from diverse cultures, fostering global culinary appreciation.

Culinary Exchange Workshops

The Türkiye–Istanbul meeting marked the first mobility activity of our K-210 Erasmus Project. The mobility took place between 17–19 June, bringing together project partners for an important coordination and planning session.During the meeting, the project coordinator presented the project framework, including the distribution of responsibilities, budget allocations, and an overview of expected outcomes. Weather conditions and their impact on planned activities were also discussed to ensure smooth implementation of future mobilities.A key outcome of the meeting was the finalisation of the annual project plan. Partners collaboratively reviewed and approved the timeline, content, and objectives of the upcoming mobilities. The dates and thematic focus of future activities were agreed upon, ensuring coherence and effective collaboration among all partners.This first transnational meeting laid a strong foundation for successful cooperation, effective communication, and the smooth implementation of the project

Meeting In Istanbul - TR

From 27 September to 1 October 2025, our students and staff took part in the second mobility of the project “Global Street Flavors and Talent Development: An Educational Initiative” in the Czech Republic.The mobility combined cultural exploration with hands-on learning, including visits to iconic landmarks, cultural activities, and experiences with traditional Czech cuisine. Students participated in an interactive cooking competition, preparing Italian dishes and learning recipes from Turkey, Serbia, and the Czech Republic.The activities boosted students’ confidence, motivation, and professional skills while strengthening international cooperation and cultural understanding.

Mobility In Prague - CZ

From 2 to 4 December, the third mobility of our project took place in Mitrovica, Serbia, bringing together partners from different countries for an enriching cultural and educational exchange. The mobility focused on promoting cultures, cities, and educational institutions while strengthening intercultural cooperation among all partners.Following a warm traditional Serbian welcome, participants attended presentations about the host school, city, and country, as well as presentations from the visiting partners, creating a valuable space for sharing experiences and good practices.Participants explored the historical and touristic highlights of Mitrovica, including the Imperial Palace, Grain Square, and local parks, gaining deeper insight into the region’s cultural heritage. A key highlight of the mobility was the food preparation workshop, where students from Turkey, Italy, and the Czech Republic cooked together, exchanged recipes, and discovered new flavors and techniques

Mobility In Mitrovica - SRB

Workshop in Rome from 16 February until 19 February 2026, was all about productive project meeting, where we reviewed management tasks, clarified each partner's responsibilities, and planned our upcoming mobility in Istanbul. We also explored Rome's historic heart - from the lively Piazza Navona to the majestic Pantheon, across the bridge to Castel Sant'Angelo, and finally the breathtaking St. Peter's Square. A perfect blend of teamwork, culture, and shared learning.

Mobility In Rome - IT

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Tokyo McDonald's in vibrant daylight, bustling city life in Shibuya, early spring afternoon.

The photo captures a lively alleyway in Majnu ka Tila, Delhi’s Tibetan market district. The narrow lane is lined with cafes, restaurants, and small shops, each adorned with bright neon and painted signs. People move through the scene conveying the bustling everyday rhythm of the neighborhood. The layered signage, close architecture, and vibrant details make it feel intimate and full of local culture, reflecting the energy and charm of Delhi’s cafe streets.

Gele Mountain and the Ancient Town of Ciqikou，Chongqing, China,2019

Creative labs encouraging participants to innovate new street food concepts combining traditional flavors with modern techniques.

Street Food Innovation Labs

Seminars designed to improve communication skills across cultures, essential for global collaboration and talent development.

Hands-on workshops where participants share and learn street food recipes from diverse cultures, promoting intercultural culinary skills.

Training sessions focused on developing business and marketing skills for aspiring street food vendors and entrepreneurs.

Street Food Entrepreneur Training

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Vibrant street scene in Chinatown Scala district with colorful multilingual signage, busy traffic, and characteristic Bangkok urban architecture under cloudy skies.

Entre les ailes d’un aigle impérial et les lettres dorées d’une enseigne mondialement connue, le Café Impérial de Porto a su traverser le temps sans perdre totalement son histoire.

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Costumers eating in a McDonalds restaurant which is located in the first floor in between the concrete jungle of Hong Kong.

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