Culinarians Day celebrates the dedicated professionals who turn cooking into both an art and science. These culinary experts include chefs, cooks, bakers, and anyone involved in preparing and serving delicious meals.
Quick Facts
- When is it?: July 25th annually
- Tagged as: Food Holiday, Professional Recognition Day
- What’s the hashtag?: #CulinariansDay
- When was it founded?: Before 2000
- Who founded it?: Unknown origins
History
The holiday emerged as a way to honor and thank the culinary professionals who enhance our dining experiences. While its exact origins remain unknown, it has become a cherished day to recognize both professional chefs and home cooks who bring joy through their culinary creations.
Timeline
- 1st Century AD: Marcus Gavius Apicius writes “De Re Coquinaria,” the world’s oldest surviving cookbook
- 1st Century BC: First mechanical dough mixer invented by Marcus Vergilius Eurysaces
- 18th Century: Swiss pastry chef Gasparini invents meringue
- 18th Century: First restaurant opens in Paris by Boulanger
Upcoming Dates
| Year | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July | 25 | Thursday |
| 2025 | July | 25 | Friday |
| 2026 | July | 25 | Saturday |
| 2027 | July | 25 | Sunday |
| 2028 | July | 25 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | July | 25 | Wednesday |
How It’s Observed
People celebrate by thanking their favorite chefs, cooking special meals for loved ones, watching cooking shows, or dining out at restaurants. Many use this day to appreciate both professional culinarians and home cooks.
Fun Facts About Culinarians
The chef’s hat, known as toque blanche, indicates rank and experience – its height and number of folds represent seniority and qualifications in the kitchen.
Quiz
- What does toque blanche mean?
- When is International Chef’s Day?
- What was the world’s oldest surviving cookbook?
-(Answers: 1. White hat in French, 2. October 20th, 3. De Re Coquinaria)
FAQs
- Who is considered a culinarian? Anyone involved in the art and science of cooking
- Do you need to be a professional chef to celebrate? No, anyone who enjoys cooking can participate
- Is it a federal holiday? No, it’s an unofficial fun holiday
Related Holidays
- National Personal Chef Day (July 16)
- International Chef’s Day (October 20)
- National Cooking Day (September 25)