Italian Culinary Diplomacy

Only the Best ITALIAN CHEFS IN THE WORLD

Our MISSION

Italian Culinary Diplomacy embraces and utilizes food, hospitality, and the culinary experience as diplomatic tools to engage foreign dignitaries, build bridges between cultures, and strengthen relations with civil society.

In collaboration with the non-profit organization AIRE SOS, we have established the Italian Diplomatic Culinary Corps, a network made up of 123 of the most influential Italian chefs and culinary professionals. They take part in programs and events both in Italy and abroad, with the aim of promoting intercultural exchange.

Our BYLAWS

ARTICLE 1 – Purpose and Objectives

  1. The Club brings together chefs working at Italian Embassies around the world, with the goal of promoting Italian cuisine as a tool of cultural diplomacy and for strengthening international relations.

  2. The Club’s objectives include:

    a) Promoting and enhancing Italy’s food and wine heritage through diplomatic events and initiatives;

    b) Fostering intercultural exchange and mutual understanding between Italy and host countries through cuisine;

    c) Organizing training and professional development courses for Club members;

    d) Collaborating with public and private institutions to promote Italian gastronomy worldwide;

    e) Participating in international cooperation programs through gastronomy.

ARTICLE 2 – Members

  1. Italian chefs serving at Italian Embassies around the world may join the Club.

  2. Membership is voluntary and requires a written application to the Executive Council.

  3. Members have the right to participate in Club activities and to vote in general assemblies.

  4. Membership is lost through voluntary resignation, termination of service at an Italian Embassy, or serious disciplinary reasons.

ARTICLE 3 – Club Bodies

  1. The governing bodies of the Club are:

    a) The General Assembly of Members;

    b) The Executive Council;

    c) The President;

    d) The Board of Auditors (if applicable).

ARTICLE 4 – General Assembly of Members

  1. The Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Association and convenes at least once a year.

  2. The Assembly approves the financial statement, elects the Executive Council, and deliberates on the Association’s activities.

ARTICLE 5 – Executive Council

  1. The Executive Council is composed of a variable number of members elected by the Assembly, serving a three-year term.

  2. The Executive Council is responsible for implementing the Assembly’s decisions and coordinating the Association’s activities.

ARTICLE 6 – President

  1. The President is elected by the Executive Council and is the legal representative of the Association.

  2. The President is responsible for promoting the Association’s activities and maintaining relations with institutions.

ARTICLE 7 – Financial Resources

  1. The Association’s financial resources come from:

    a) Membership contributions;

    b) Donations and sponsorships;

    c) Public and private funding;

    d) Income from institutional and cultural activities.

ARTICLE 8 – Dissolution of the Club

  1. The Association may be dissolved by a resolution of the Extraordinary Assembly with a two-thirds majority of the members.

  2. In the event of dissolution, the Association’s assets shall be allocated to entities or associations with similar purposes.

ARTICLE 9 – Final Provisions

  1. For any matters not covered by this Statute, reference shall be made to the provisions of the Italian Civil Code and the laws in force regarding non-profit associations.

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