MetaChef: Blending Tech, Taste, and Tradition in the Metaverse
MetaChef introduces a novel approach to culinary education through metaverse-based immersive training.
MetaChef aims to transform culinary and hospitality education by harnessing the metaverse to create an interactive and globally accessible learning experience. Specifically, MetaChef:
- offers digital classroom with immersive virtual environments
- students actively engage in cooking techniques and food science,
- enhances both skill development and knowledge retention.
- motivates educators to adopt creative and dynamic teaching methods suited to digital learning.
A core aspect of MetaChef’s vision is exploring the cultural diversity of world cuisines. Through virtual experiences, students discover the origins and traditions behind different foods, gaining a deeper understanding of gastronomy as a cultural and social expression. This interdisciplinary perspective connects culinary arts with history, culture, and innovation.
MetaChef also prepares learners for the digital evolution of the culinary and hospitality industries by integrating tools such as virtual and augmented reality, as well as real-world simulations. Students develop modern, practical skills, while educators design curricula that reflect contemporary professional standards.
The project will create a virtual platform featuring virtual restaurants and interactive cooking classes representing diverse culinary cultures from Europe and Asia. Βy removing geographical barriers, MetaChef democratizes education and provides global collaboration among students and educators. Combining immersive technology, cultural exploration, and innovation, it redefines culinary learning—empowering a new generation of chefs and hospitality professionals ready for a connected, technologically advanced world.
The key aims are to:
- Introduce immersive metaverse technologies into culinary and hospitality education.
- Enable students to experience realistic virtual environments for cooking and learning.
- Promote cultural exchange and awareness through virtual gastronomy.
- Support inclusivity and accessibility by removing geographical barriers to culinary education.
- Enhance the digital readiness of educators and institutions.
