Oxford has a rich food history, from the ‘Oxford Sausage’ to Frank Cooper’s ‘Oxford Marmalade’ – not to mention an extensive brewing tradition.

This abundance of heritage is felt across the city today, in its architecture, neighbourhoods, food markets and celebrations. Guest speaker Martin Stott will lead us on a cultural history journey through food and its influences on the city of Oxford.

The talk will take us from the 12th Century all the way up to the present day. Explore the cultural and food diversity of east Oxford and its origins, taking in everything from the arrival of the first Indian restaurant in the city to the foundation of Oxfam (the ‘Oxford Committee for Famine Relief’), via the culinary extravaganza that is the Cowley Road Carnival, alongside much else!

Tickets are available for £5 online or at the Museum Shop (booking fee applies online). It is advised that tickets are booked in advance due to previous demand.

Martin Stott is author of ”The Cowley Road Cookbook: culinary tales and recipes from Oxford’s most eclectic street” (Signal Books 2015). He blogs on food, growing and the ups and downs of gardening, as Lord Muck, is Chair of Writers in Oxford, and is a former city councillor.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be available to enjoy during the talk. It is recommended that you arrive before the start of the talk if you would like to grab a refreshment.

‘A Baker’s Dozen: Oxford’s Food History in Thirteen Courses’ with Martin Stott.

£5