University of Barcelona

Food Studies and Gastronomy

Food Studies and Gastronomy offers an overview of the history of food, from the pagan and religious festivals of the bacchanals to the rise of aristocratic haute cuisine and the arrival of modern restaurants and cafés, considering these topics from a cultural perspective. Practical aspects of the course include visits to the Santa Caterina market and the Born market, and a case study on medieval cuisine in Catalonia.

Deadline:Jun 15, 2025