Demet Guzey

I am an author and lecturer specialised in Food and Culture. I have a PhD in Food Science and a decade-long experience in international product development and marketing. In the last few years I have been working in the social and historical fields of food. I authored Food on Foot: A History of Eating on Trails and in the Wild. I live in Verona.

Professions

Author, Food and travel writer, Teacher/lecturer on food related matters, Wine/drinks writer

Special subjects

Food and wine travel writing
Culinary events
Food history

Regular work

Adjunct Professor at The University Studies Abroad Consortium in Verona, Italy teaching two courses" "Food and Culture" and "Italian Food and Wine Business Field Study"

Lecturer of "Food Writing" at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris

Languages spoken

Turkish, English, Italian, Dutch

Commercial interest

I organize culinary workshops in Italy, combining a learning objective (history, writing, art, etc.) with food tourism, including lectures, visits to producers and hands-on activities, in an aesthetically pleasing and historically relevant setting. I would love to hear from other GFW members about any collaboration ideas.