Experience orientation is increasing in gastronomy. The presentation of dishes is becoming as important as their taste. These predictions about 2024 Gastronomy Trends were made based on the trends observed in 2023. Actual trends of 2024 may differ depending on socioeconomic, cultural..
What are the 2024 Gastronomy and Tourism Trends?
Even though it is at the end of 2023, I will try to indicate the
gastronomy trends predicted for 2024, taking into account the articles I have previously written on gastronomy and the developments in world gastronomy. However, the gastronomy trends observed in recent years seem to highlight issues such as sustainability, health awareness, and the integration of technology into food preparation and presentation in world gastronomy.
I thought it would be appropriate to write the article in the last quarter of 2023. Because I think that next year's gastronomy establishments are renewing their programs these days and starting to work on the necessary preparations. I realized that I touched too much on the details of the main headings in the 2022 and 2023 gastronomy trends that I wrote before. In this article, I will increase the number of titles and briefly touch upon the very important details that I have gained experience in my gastronomy consultancy.
Gastronomy Trends
Sustainability:
The focus on sustainability is expected to continue growing, with restaurants opting for locally sourced, organic ingredients and adopting practices to reduce food waste.
Plant-Based Cuisine:
The demand for plant-based options is likely to increase, extending beyond just vegan and vegetarian restaurants to mainstream dining establishments.
Culinary Technology:
From AI-powered cooking robots to 3D food printing, technology could play an even more significant role in food preparation and presentation.
Global Flavors:
With increased connectivity and exposure, diners may seek more authentic and diverse culinary experiences, including lesser-known world cuisines.
Health-Conscious Menus:
As public awareness of nutrition grows,
restaurants might offer more health-conscious menus, including low-carb, gluten-free, and low-sugar options.
Interactive Dining:
Experiential dining, where the experience is as important as the food, could gain traction. This could include interactive cooking classes, chef's table experiences, or augmented reality (
Menu Consulting) menus.
Meal Kits and At-Home Gourmet:
The trend of restaurant-quality meal kits could continue to grow, giving people the chance to create fine dining experiences at home.
Tourism Trends
Eco-Tourism: With growing environmental concerns, (
Tourism Trends) eco-tourism is expected to surge, focusing on low-impact, sustainable travel.
Local Experiences:
Tourists are increasingly seeking authentic local experiences rather than traditional sightseeing. Culinary tours, craft workshops, and community-based tourism could become more popular.
Digital Nomadism:
As remote work becomes more accepted, more people may engage in long-term travel, requiring different kinds of hospitality services like co-working spaces in hotels.
Safety Measures:
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced safety and hygiene measures may continue to be a significant focus for travelers.
Smart Tourism:
Increased use of technology for personalized experiences is likely, from AI-driven travel recommendations to virtual reality tours.
Slow Tourism:
There may be a shift towards longer, more immersive trips that focus on quality over quantity, in line with the slow food movement.
Accessible Tourism:
As societal awareness grows, there will be more emphasis on making travel accessible to people with disabilities.
Remember, these are speculative insights and the actual trends could differ. Keeping an eye on consumer behaviors, technological innovations, and global events will offer the most accurate understanding of future trends.
Coord. Chef Ahmet ÖZDEMİR
International And Intercontinental
Restaurant Consultant and Kitchen Consultant
World Ambassador of Ottoman and Turkish Cuisine