Worldchefs is proud to announce three upcoming webinars as part of the FoodChoices4LIFE initiative: The Mindful Kitchen. Designed for future-forward culinary professionals, the series explores how chefs can lead the transition toward more sustainable food systems through climate-smart kitchen practices, menu design, and guest engagement.
Through three connected webinar sessions, participants will gain concrete insights and actions to influence sustainable food choices.
The series begins on July 2, 2026, with The Mindful Kitchen #1: Understanding the Food Systems, featuring Dr. Enrico Porfido from the Universitat de Barcelona. This foundational webinar explores the global farm-to-fork network, the role of food policies, and how chefs can use menus and guest experiences to encourage climate-smart dining.
On July 21, 2026, Chef Shaun Leonard of BHMS Swiss Culinary Academy leads The Mindful Kitchen #2: Reducing Impact Through Operations. Focused on zero-waste kitchen strategies, the session will cover full-product utilization, food waste tracking, upcycling techniques, and building a sustainability-driven kitchen culture.
The series concludes on July 28, 2026, with The Mindful Kitchen #3: Facing the Guest, presented by Chef Shonah Chalmers. This session dives into menu psychology, sustainable menu engineering, and subtle guest communication techniques that help drive climate-smart choices in foodservice environments.
All webinars will take place at 2 PM CET and will be streamed on Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube. Zoom participants will also receive a digital badge and certificate upon completion.
Join us for this engaging webinar series and discover how you can drive impact and inspire smarter food choices and sustainable kitchen leadership. See you then!
Please note: Signing up for the first webinar will automatically register you for all three.
About FoodChoices4LIFE
FoodChoices4LIFE is a European initiative empowering citizens and food professionals to accelerate climate action and behavioral change in food systems. Building on the legacy of previous EU LIFE projects, this initiative promotes healthier, more sustainable diets through education, awareness campaigns, and practical tools.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
About the FoodChoices4LIFE Partners
Worldchefs:
Worldchefs is a non-political professional organisation, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines.
We accomplish these goals through education, training, and professional development of our membership. As an authority and opinion leader on food, Worldchefs represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession.
EUFIC (Coordinator):
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is a consumer-oriented non-profit organisation, founded to make the science behind food and health more accessible and easier to understand among the public.
Our mission is to produce science-based content to empower and facilitate healthier and more sustainable diets and lifestyles among European citizens.
University of Tuscia:
University of Tuscia, founded in Viterbo in 1979, rapidly developed into a well-established cultural reference. With over 10,000 students and 200 faculty members, it is recognized for research in forestry, climate change, and innovation in food systems, including food loss and waste reduction. The Department for Innovation in Biological, Agri-food and Forest Systems is now engaged in the FoodChoices4Life project.