In this project our primary goal is to foster safe and inclusive Erasmus+ mobility programmes. We understand the importance of addressing diverse dietary needs and overcoming the challenges faced by participants with unique requirements.

Problem Statement: Instances of miscommunication and challenges in meeting dietary needs have been prevalent, impacting the overall experience for participants. From chefs attempting to serve boneless bone broth as a vegetarian dish to rejecting participants due to perceived insufficient support, these instances highlight the need for a comprehensive solution.

General Objective: Our overarching objective is to enhance the practical implementation quality of Erasmus+ projects. We aim to empower organizations to comfortably accommodate participants with special dietary needs, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience for all.

Empowering Participants

Assisting participants in effectively communicating their dietary needs, we provide guides tailored to various requirements, including dietary preferences, health-related needs, and religious beliefs. These guides, enriched with sample recipes, act as a comprehensive tool for participants to convey their needs without ambiguity.

Supporting Organisations

We understand the challenges organizations face in catering to diverse dietary needs. To address this, we develop a recipe collection with input from experts, ensuring easily prepared, cost-effective, and suitable meals using simple ingredients. A practical cooking workshop involving representatives and a chef will put this knowledge into action.

Raising Awareness

We aim to widely publicise the challenges and solutions throughout the Erasmus+ community. Project results will be disseminated through various channels, including online and offline platforms. Videos featuring stakeholders will illustrate the challenges faced and expectations for organissations, while cooking workshop videos will showcase easy meal preparation.

Our Target Groups

Young People

• Empowering them to articulate all aspects of their dietary needs, ensuring hosts are fully aware without extensive research.

Organisations Hosting Youth Projects

• Providing recipes, tips, and tricks to ease catering practices for participants with special dietary needs.

Catering Professionals

• Offering specific and simple guidelines to chefs, ensuring they are well-prepared for participants with unique dietary requirements.

The Erasmus Kitchen initiative believes that by addressing these challenges, we can significantly enhance the quality of Erasmus+ programmes and foster a more inclusive and positive experience for all participants. Join us in creating a more accessible and enjoyable journey for every individual involved.