GreenChef: Gamifying sustainable cooking and environmental education

Program: Erasmus+

Key action: Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices

Action Type: Small-scale partnerships in vocational education and training

Project Reference: 2023-2-HU01-KA210-VET-000181362

Start Date - End Date: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2025

Duration: 24 months

Our role: Partner

Topics:

• Environment and climate change
• New learning and teaching methods and approaches
• Digital content, technologies and practices

GreenChef is designed to equip secondary VET schools, teachers, and students with the tools to integrate sustainability into culinary practices. By combining education and gameplay, the project brings environmental consciousness into kitchens. With a strong emphasis on plant-based diets and low-carbon food preparation, GreenChef strives to bridge the gap between traditional culinary education and sustainable practices.

The GreenChef project is an Erasmus+ initiative focusing on environmental sustainability and culinary education. In collaboration with Hungary, Greece, and Bulgaria, the project addresses the need for interdisciplinary environmental education within the culinary sector. It aims to raise awareness of sustainable food practices and climate change while fostering innovation through gamified learning tools.

The project aims to make a real difference in the lives of migrant women by addressing the social, cultural, and psychological factors that contribute to their well-being. Through interactive, innovative, and inclusive approaches, the project strives to empower women, promote social inclusion, and foster a sense of belonging within their new communities. This is not just a project but a commitment to improving these women’s lives and positively impacting European society.

🌍 Raise Awareness of Climate Change and Sustainability

🃏 Create a fun and educational board game to teach students and teachers about sustainable food systems.

🍴 Develop lower-carbon-footprint recipes and share them on a dedicated digital platform.

🍳 Enhance Culinary Education and Skills

🎲 Introduce gamified tools for learning sustainable cooking practices and exploring alternative recipes.

👩‍🍳 Enable hands-on learning where students cook the recipes they create during gameplay.

💻 Promote Digital Transformation and Cross-Border Collaboration

🌐 Develop an easy-to-use digital platform for resources, recipe sharing, and connecting educators internationally.

🤝 Encourage collaboration between culinary educators and students across different countries.