About the competition
What is “12 Faces of the kitchen”?
It’s more than a competition.
It is a platform for recognizing unremarkable heroes — kitchen teams in hospitals and elderly care institutions — who bring warmth, dignity, and flavor to everyday life.
Thematic framework
– Everyday life and work in the kitchen
– Local culture and gastronomic heritage
– Connection, community, and emotions
Our mission
We believe that food is care, and that those who prepare it deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Through storytelling, photography, and local recipes, this project shines a light on the daily work of kitchen staff — not just as employees, but as essential figures in the emotional and social wellbeing of elderly people.
What makes this project unique?
– Crosses boundaries between care, food, and community
– Combines creative storytelling with real-life social impact
– Creates visibility where there was none
– Brings together institutions, families, professionals, and the public
Why kitchen staff?
Kitchen staff is not sufficiently visible in the system, and their work has a direct impact on the quality of life for the elderly.
This competition recognizes them, provides space for expression, and contributes to greater social recognition of their work.
What about families?
Families are often faced with difficult decisions and uncertainties before making important choices.
This competition becomes a bridge of communication and contributes to the quality of life for the entire family.
Added value for institutions
Institutions are exposed to hard market conditions. Balancing legal frameworks, financial resources, lack of staff in all segments, and maintaining residents standards and family satisfaction is almost an impossible task.
This competition uncovers the beautiful side of institutions and strengthens the sense of unity among staff, users, management, and the community.
Humanitarian impact
The profit from the “12 Faces of the Kitchen” calendar is directed to humanitarian purposes:
– A counselling service for the staff of participating institutions and members of their families.
– Funding and support for organisations that contribute to preserving the dignity and quality of life of older people.
Documents for participation
To participate in the “12 Faces of the Kitchen” competition, the following documents are required. Please download, read carefully, and submit signed versions where necessary.
> Statement of authorship (PDF)
Declaration by the institution that all submitted works are original and authorized for use.> Consent for the use of personal data (PDF)
GDPR-compliant consent for the use of personal and institutional data for project purposes.> Website Terms of use (PDF)
Details on how the website may be used, including cookies and content rights.
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