Title: Honorary / Full Professor Level
Institution: Oxford Institute of Culinary Science and Gastronomy
Duration: Honorary or Fellowship Program (1–3 years)
Model: Professorial Fellowship (Mentorship, Global Leadership & Innovation Legacy)
Credits: Non-credit / Recognition of Global Contribution
Program VisionThe Professional Grandmaster in Gastronomy represents the pinnacle of intellectual, scientific, and cultural achievement in the field of gastronomy.
This level is reserved for individuals who have transformed gastronomy through research, innovation, education, or global leadership.
It signifies entry into an elite circle of Global Gastronomy Fellows — visionaries who mentor, shape international policy, and guide the evolution of gastronomy as a science, culture, and art.
Core ObjectivesTo recognize and formalize global mastery in gastronomy through professorial-level fellowship.
To establish a body of knowledge and mentorship shaping the future of global gastronomy.
To lead and advise on international innovation, sustainability, and education standards.
To foster the development of new generations of gastronomers through legacy projects and mentorship.
To represent the Oxford Institute of Culinary Science and Gastronomy in global forums and policy dialogues.
Structure & Components| Component | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Professorial Fellowship | Appointment as Fellow or Honorary Professor, leading academic or professional innovation programs. | 1–3 years |
| Global Mentorship Program | Coaching doctoral and master-level candidates, mentoring international researchers and culinary leaders. | Ongoing |
| Innovation Legacy Project | Creation of a lasting contribution to gastronomy — book, research center, technology, or global initiative. | 12–24 months |
| Policy Advisory Participation | Membership in international boards (Oxford Global Council for Gastronomy Standards, UNESCO Gastronomy Panel, etc.). | Continuous |
| Public Lecture Series & Keynote Engagements | Global presentations representing Oxford Institute values and gastronomy’s philosophical dimensions. | Annual |
| Fellowship Symposium & Recognition Ceremony | Presentation of the Grandmaster Portfolio and awarding of the Grandmaster Fellowship. | Culminating Event |
Portfolio RequirementsEach Fellow or Honorary Professor develops and presents a Grandmaster Portfolio consisting of:
Published Research / Books / Patents in Gastronomy and Food Innovation.
Documented Mentorship Contributions (doctoral supervision, international collaborations).
Policy Impact Reports or evidence of global influence in standards, education, or innovation.
Philosophical Essay: “The Future of Gastronomy and Human Civilization.”
Final Symposium Presentation before the Oxford Council of Fellows.
Recognition & Global NetworkGraduates (or Fellows) at this level are inducted into the Global Fellowship of Gastronomy, a distinguished body of world-class experts representing:
Oxford Institute of Culinary Science and Gastronomy
Global Master Chefs World Associations
World Gastronomers Council
TasteMetric Innovation Network
Each Grandmaster is awarded:
Oxford Professorial Robe of Gastronomy (Crimson & Gold)
Official Grandmaster Fellowship Certificate
Lifetime Access to Global Research and Policy Forums
Impact & LegacyProfessional Grandmasters are responsible for shaping:
Global Gastronomy Standards & Ethical Guidelines
Cross-disciplinary Research in Food Technology, AI, and Biotechnology
Cultural and Educational Integration Programs
Mentorship Networks for Emerging Gastronomers
Their work transcends academia — influencing diplomacy, sustainability, and humanity’s relationship with food.
Philosophical Dimension“The Grandmaster is no longer a student nor a teacher — but a timeless architect of wisdom, culture, and innovation.
They do not follow the future; they design it.”
— Oxford Institute of Culinary Science and Gastronomy
Distinctions & TitlesUpon completion or recognition, recipients are entitled to use the distinctions:
Prof. Dr. [Name], FOG (Fellow of Oxford Gastronomy)
Grandmaster of Gastronomy (Oxford Institute)
Honorary Chair in Global Culinary Innovation
