Preserving and Promoting Europe's Culinary Cultures
WCCI works exclusively on EU projects relating to gastronomy tourism — helping destinations, governments and NGOs protect, promote and grow through their unique culinary identity.
A European Institute, a Global Mission
The mission of the World Culinary Culture Institute (WCCI) is to preserve and promote culinary cultures. We work in close collaboration with the USA-based World Food Travel Association, the world's leading authority on gastronomy tourism.
Our Vision
To help the unique gastronomy cultures in the EU and beyond reach their full potential as drivers for sustainable economic development.
Our Goals
- Help tourism offices, governments and NGOs craft plans to leverage culinary cultures as tools for sustainable economic development.
- Spotlight unique culinary cultures across the globe to help preserve and promote them.
Working with You to Leverage Your Culinary Culture
Based on two decades of work in gastronomy tourism and culinary culture, WCCI offers destination consulting, research, education and EU certification support — all in close collaboration with the World Food Travel Association.
Consulting
Customized destination consulting services that focus on leveraging your culinary culture as your unique selling proposition.
Find Out How We Can Help →Research
In collaboration with the World Food Travel Association, we draw on high-quality, globally recognized gastronomy tourism research.
Explore the Research →Education
In collaboration with World Food Travel Academy, we offer certifications and masterclasses for gastronomy tourism professionals.
Explore Courses →Capitals of Culinary Culture — EU
WCCI is the regional point of contact for European destinations pursuing WFTA's Capitals of Culinary Culture certification — helping cities and regions prepare strong applications and turn recognition into lasting impact.
Explore Certification →Champion Taste of Place Across the EU
Taste of Place is the global movement protecting culinary heritage, developed by the World Food Travel Association. WCCI is proud to champion it across Europe — add your voice.
Sign the Declaration →Contact Us
We are registered as a non-profit organization in Spain.
Avendia Joanot Martorell 5Estanco BZ-12
Jalon 03727, Alicante
SPAIN help@worldfoodtravel.org
For EU destination consulting, certification support, or media inquiries, reach out by email and we'll respond as soon as possible.