About

About the Commission

The Culinary Arts Commission was established in February 2020; To supervise the development of this sector and the advancement of its components, so that the authority becomes an integrated and effective reference sector. It also seeks to introduce Saudi dishes locally and globally, and to take pride in the culinary heritage and talent in this sector.

Vision

Top of mind authentic culinary destination; home of incredible culinary experiences; source of livelihood for our people and communities

Mission

CULINARY ARTS AS AN AMBASSADOR

 

Present the best of Saudi Culture and Hospitality Values locally and globally through our culinary heritage and talent

Become a top of mind cuisine and destination for unique, vibrant and rich flavors in the heart of the Middle East and Arab world. And a reference for an integrated and well operating sector

CULINARY ARTS AS AN EXPERIENCE

 

Create unforgettable and delightful experiences for locals and visitors through an expanded local offering that changes perceptions and allows people to connect and engage at a personal level with the culinary ecosystem

CULINARY ARTS AS A LIVELIHOOD

 

Create unparalleled economic opportunities through extracting value from our local culinary assets and professionals leading to a prosperous sector

Push innovation and thought leadership across the value chain to attain regional Arab leadership in the culinary arts sector

Objectives

Identification and preservation of culinary assets and heritage

1. Culinary arts registry development, maintenance and recognition program
2. Culinary arts heritage preservation program

Promotion using original content and home grown narratives

3. Culinary arts media library and narratives development program
4. Local sector promotion and menus integration program
5. International promotion and gastro-diplomacy and exchange program

Promotion using original content and home grown narratives

6. Saudi regional gastro tourism program
7. Saudi flagship culinary arts events program
8. Community engagement and regional culinary festivals program

Saudi culinary profession development and enhancement

9. Culinary arts profession development and promotion program
10. “Saudi-food” concepts and “Saudi-concepts” in food enhancement and development program

Advancement and innovation in production and culinary services

11. Culinary products processing quality elevation and distribution program
12. Saudi culinary products and services research, innovation and development program