Through collaborative projects, annual gatherings, study tours, and continuous exchanges, our network fosters a dynamic community where cities learn from each other, share best practices, and co-create innovative solutions for the future of food and gastronomy.
We invite cities that share our commitment to food-driven urban transformation to join us in shaping a better food future.
Becoming a member of The Food Capitals Network opens the door to a world of opportunities for your city to learn, share, and connect about its food & gastronomy initiatives on an international stage. Membership ensures your city is part of a vibrant global community, gaining visibility, insights, and influence while collaborating with peers who share a passion for food-driven urban development.
The Food Capitals HQ works with the member cities by:
Please contact The Food Capitals main office to share your city's interest in the network and to begin the conversation about membership.
Information: Initial conversations provide a chance to share priorities, ask questions, and identify synergies.
Application: Interested cities prepare an application highlighting their gastronomic initiatives and motivations.
Collaborative Review: Applications are reviewed by the Network’s Executive Committee and then shared with all members for feedback, encouraging transparency and trust.
Welcome New Members: Once approved, the city signs a membership agreement and contributes the annual fee. The city is then officially welcomed into the global community of Food Capitals, with opportunities to connect, learn, and co-create projects right from the start!
Applications from candidate cities wishing to become part of The Food Capitals will be reviewed based on the following criteria, ensuring that all members share the same values & objectives, and guarantee qualitative global work:
