Short Master in Gastronomy

The interest in gastronomy, which is now a global phenomenon, has grown exponentially in Portugal, becoming one of the strategic vectors for the development and affirmation of the territory and national tourism. Both destinations and tourism companies are aware of the importance of gastronomy to diversify tourism and stimulate local, regional, and national economic development. Gastronomic tourism includes, in its essence, cultural, ethical, and sustainable values, based on the territory, the landscape, the sea, local culture, local products and authenticity. This course presents an integrated proposal in these current and attractive tourism contexts, placing innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, local development, and cultural and heritage values linked to gastronomy as fundamental concepts. The Short Master has a highly specialised and recognised teaching staff, namely in the areas of gastronomic innovation, gastronomic culture, wine and gastronomy, nutrition, tourism and finally in the area of marketing and digital communication aimed at the gastronomic sector. At the same time, the course has strategic and recognised partners in different areas. The Short Master is an essentially practical course that will take place in the pedagogical kitchen of Universidade Portucalense and in the classroom, using study visits to different places, namely hotel spaces or markets, promoting the essence of the course – experience and knowledge.

This course offers a holistic view of gastronomy and has been designed to provide participants with technical and innovative skills in the areas of gastronomy. Through practical application, participants will have access to excellent learning with a solid approach to concepts in culture, marketing, gastronomy, oenology, sustainability, and nutrition. At the end of the course participants will have developed their critical and creative sense having acquired essentially technical skills as well as innovative approaches in gastronomy in the face of constant consumer changes. The importance of product quality as a response to consumer demand and changing behaviour will enable participants to find new solutions. Access to the Pedagogical Kitchen of Universidade Portucalense, as well as the study visits that will be carried out throughout the course, will allow the participant to be an integral part of the confection of all products accompanied by the best professionals in the area.