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GASTRO-AI – The Future of Gastronomy Starts with Artificial Intelligence!
AI-Driven Future in Gastronomy: Digital Innovation in VET
Erasmus+ KA210-VET | Small-scale Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training
Project number: 2026-1-RO01-KA210-VET-000451212
Implementation period: 2 November 2026 – 1 May 2028
Duration: 18 months
Budget: €60,000
Coordinator: Liceul Tehnologic „Cezar Nicolau”, Brănești, Romania
About the Project
What will the kitchen of the future look like? How can artificial intelligence transform the way we learn, cook, and manage resources?
These are the challenges addressed by GASTRO-AI – AI-Driven Future in Gastronomy: Digital Innovation in VET, a European project funded by the Erasmus+ Programme under the KA210-VET action.
Coordinated by Liceul Tehnologic „Cezar Nicolau” in Brănești, Romania, the project brings together four vocational education and training institutions from Romania, Türkiye, Slovakia, and Czechia in a partnership dedicated to the digital and sustainable transformation of gastronomy education.
GASTRO-AI aims to modernize vocational training by integrating artificial intelligence into recipe development, menu planning, smart kitchen management, and hospitality service improvement.
The project promotes a new vision of vocational education: Kitchen 4.0 – smart, digital, and sustainable kitchens.
Project Objectives
Digital Transformation of Gastronomy Education – Integrating AI tools into teaching, learning, and practical vocational training.
Development of Digital and Green Skills – Preparing students and teachers to use innovative technologies in gastronomy.
20% Reduction in Food Waste – Applying smart inventory monitoring systems and efficient resource management.
Improving Hospitality Service Quality – Using AI to enhance customer experience, cost control, and service management.
Strengthening European Cooperation – Sharing expertise and developing common educational resources accessible internationally.
Our European Partnership
Four Countries, Four Institutions, One Shared Vision!
Romania – Project Coordinator
Liceul Tehnologic „Cezar Nicolau”, Brănești
Responsible for overall project coordination, management, communication, and dissemination.
Türkiye – Project Partner
Yıldırım Beyazıt Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi, Ankara
Leading sustainability activities, smart waste management, and food waste reduction.
Slovakia – Project Partner
Hotelová akadémia Ľudovíta Wintera, Piešťany
Responsible for AI integration in hospitality services, quality standards, and activity evaluation.
Czechia – Project Partner
Smíchovská střední průmyslová škola a gymnázium, Prague
Leading digital innovation, AI-assisted recipe development, and the creation of the project's digital guide.
Four Transnational Activities – Four Paths to Innovation
1. Kitchen 4.0 – Introduction to Digital Gastronomy and Cultural Integration
Romania | 16–18 March 2027
The first mobility will bring together students and teachers from all four countries to explore AI applications in gastronomy, exchange cultural experiences, and collect traditional recipes in a shared digital database.
2. Digital Chefs – AI-Powered Recipe and Menu Design
Czechia | 15–17 June 2027
Participants will explore AI tools for recipe optimization, menu design, cost analysis, and the development of smart recipes.
3. Green AI – Smart Waste Management and Sustainable Kitchens
Türkiye | 16–18 November 2027
This activity will focus on food waste reduction, AI-supported inventory management, and environmentally responsible culinary practices.
4. Future of Service – AI and Quality Assurance in Hospitality
Slovakia | 7–9 March 2028
The final mobility will explore AI applications in hospitality, customer experience improvement, professional skills development, and the dissemination of project results.
Expected Results
Through GASTRO-AI, we aim to achieve:
- The development of the Digital Recipe and AI Guide for VET Students, an open-access, multilingual educational resource.
- Improved digital and green competences among participating students and teachers.
- 80 participations across four transnational activities: 48 student participations and 32 teacher participations.
- A targeted 20% reduction in food waste in the participating culinary laboratories.
- Innovative teaching and learning methods in gastronomy education.
- A jointly signed Green Declaration promoting long-term sustainable practices.
- A strong and sustainable European partnership in vocational education and training.
GASTRO-AI – Preparing Tomorrow's Gastronomy Professionals!
For Liceul Tehnologic „Cezar Nicolau”, GASTRO-AI represents another important step towards modern vocational education, closely connected to technology, sustainability, and the evolving demands of the European labour market.
Through this project, students will discover how artificial intelligence can become a practical tool for creativity, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in gastronomy.
GASTRO-AI – Where Gastronomy Meets Artificial Intelligence!
Co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme.
