Cooks’ Alliance
Uniting Cooks and Producers for a Sustainable Culinary Future
Welcome to the Cooks’ Alliance, a dynamic community where cooks and small-scale producers unite under a common goal: to advocate good, clean, and fair food for all. This alliance is more than a network; it’s a commitment to defending biodiversity and ensuring the sustenance of our culinary heritage.
Why does this matter? The Cooks’ Alliance serves as a critical counterforce in a world rapidly losing its food diversity to the tides of industrialization and standardization. It represents a collective stand against the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and ethical food production. This initiative not only enriches our dining experiences but also contributes to the health of our planet and communities, ensuring future generations can enjoy and learn from the rich tapestry of global cuisine.
At the heart of the Cooks’ Alliance are passionate individuals who bring the farm and the sea to your table with respect and love. Our cooks collaborate closely with farmers, breeders, fisherfolks, winemakers, and food artisans. These dedicated people work with passion and deep respect for the land, the sea, and their animals, producing ingredients that not only taste better but are better for our planet.
When you dine with an Alliance cook, your meal tells a story of local pride and global preservation. Their menus are a celebration of local products, featuring items from Slow Food Presidia, the Ark of Taste, Earth Markets, and Slow Food communities. Each dish is a voyage through the flavors that define our regions and cultures, made possible by the hands that nurture and craft these ingredients.
These books are committed to transparency and recognition. They proudly share the names of the producers they collaborate with, shining a spotlight on the hard work and dedication behind each ingredient.
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What We Do
Share project guidelines and materials with those who are interested.
Coordinate international initiatives, exchanges and events.
Manage the project at the national, regional and local level.
Connect cooks with small-scale producers, food activists and consumers.
Train cooks on different topics such as agroecology, sustainable cook practices and educational formats
Share the stories of these cooks through articles, publications, conferences and more.
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What You Can Do
As a Cook
- Join Us: Becoming part of the Alliance is your first step to making a difference.
- Network: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainable food.
- Start Local: Interested in forming a local alliance? Reach out to us at [email protected].
As a Producer
- Collaborate: Partner with our cooks for events, workshops, and more.
- Sell Your Products: Provide cooks with your high-quality produce, directly impacting the sustainability chain.
- Educate: Together with cooks, create initiatives to inform consumers about the benefits of supporting good, clean, and fair food.
As a Consumer
- Support Our Cooks: Visit their restaurants or involve them in your event and embrace their philosophy by actively participating.
- Learn and Participate: Attend events and workshops organized by our alliance members to deepen your understanding of sustainable food practices.
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How to Set Up an Alliance
Any community, country or region can start a Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance. It just takes a group of cooks who are willing to create connections between themselves and among (small) producers and other stakeholders of the food chain.
If there’s already an Alliance in your area, you can apply by completing this nomination. If not, here’s how to introduce the program to your community.
Here you can find the project guidelines.
Riunite with other cooks from your area, discuss the strategy and main actions you want to as an alliance and write them down in your manifesto.
You can fill out the online form, otherwise you can just write at [email protected] or to you local area coordinator.
In order to use the logo of the project in their communications, cooks has to sign this document.
Once every cook is on board, the Cooks’ Alliance can be formally launch setting up an event.
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