NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Activity Ideas
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Food Journeys: Tastes of Home and the World

A Year of Culture toolkit exploring food, culture and shared memories through meaningful activities. Supports connection, reminiscence and wellbeing through cooking, conversation and cultural experiences.

Format: PDF

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Introduction

A Year of Culture toolkit designed to support activity providers and care teams in exploring culture, identity and reminiscence through food experiences. Includes adaptable activity ideas linked to cooking, baking, tasting sessions, cultural traditions, storytelling and sensory engagement. Encourages communication, inclusion and social connection while supporting individuals to share memories, traditions and meaningful life experiences connected to food and culture.

About this resource

Category

Activity Ideas

Audience

Catering Team Dementia Friends and Family Group activity Hospice Hospital Intergenerational Learning Disability One to One

Topic

Baking Communication Community Cooking Culture Food Geography Healthy Eating Inclusion Life Story Nutrition and Hydration Relationships Reminiscence Sensory Wellbeing