Gastronomy summit in Bamberg: Shaping the future of gastronomy together!

Gastronomy summit in Bamberg: Shaping the future of gastronomy together!

A remarkable gastronomic summit took place in Bamberg on the last evening of June, where almost 40 restaurateurs from the region came together in the small town harbor. This first summit was launched by Bundestag member Andreas Schwarz and city councilor Sebastian Niedermaier to promote an exchange about the future of gastronomy. The signals sent by the organizers were clear: the dialogue about the challenges and opportunities affecting the catering industry in Bamberg must be continued. Wiesentbote reports on the many concerns raised by participants.

Andreas Schwarz emphasized the importance of this exchange right at the beginning. He emphasized the willingness to actively listen to the concerns of restaurateurs. The organizers received support from Monika Kaiser from the IHK Upper Franconia and Florian Rose from DEHOGA Upper Franconia. The evening was moderated by Jonas Merzbacher, the mayor of Gundelsheim. SPD Hausen highlights the importance of the network among catering establishments.

Important concerns and challenges

Among the most important topics addressed at the summit were the desire for better transparency in city decisions on catering and the demand for uniform regulations for the closing time of bars in the city center. Sebastian Niedermaier made it clear that gastronomy plays a central role in life in the city center and its support is essential.

But the gastro summit was not just a one-off event. A further appointment has already been agreed in four months, which shows that the aim is for continuous dialogue. The event is a clear step in the right direction to weave gastronomy and urban development more closely together. Use your place points out that catering establishments are not only economically important, but also play an important social role in inner cities.

The role of gastronomy in urban development

The connection between gastronomy and urban development is crucial for the attractiveness and quality of life of urban areas. However, in recent years, especially initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the picture in the catering industry has changed. Catering businesses had to develop new concepts and adapt their strategies. Innovative ideas such as ghost kitchens have become more important and are expanding the culinary offerings. Restaurateurs have begun to increase their presence in city centers, which can also boost the local economy.

The exchange of ideas and best practices will not only help revitalize the hospitality industry, but also lead to a vibrant mix of commerce, gastronomy, culture and living in our cities. The first gastronomy summit in Bamberg can therefore be seen as the starting signal for a future-oriented and innovative gastronomy development.