In 2020, the Hauts-de-France Region (pilot of the approach) and the Campus des métiers et qualifications “Tourism and Innovation” (manager of the approach) created a consortium of actors composed of the UMIH, the Unilasalle Institute, the Regional Committee of Tourism and Conventions (CRTC), the platform of tourist offices (POT’) and the three regional consular chambers.

Together, under the patronage of Alexandre Gauthier, emblematic Chef of Hauts-de-France, and through an inclusive and participatory process, they applied (July 2020) and were awarded (March 2021) the Label “European region of gastronomy” for the year 2023 awarded by the NGO IGCAT.

After Menorca in Spain and Trondheim in Norway, both awarded the label for 2022, Hauts-de-France is pleased to have been chosen “European Region of Gastronomy 2023” and to be the very first French region to obtain this international distinction.

Since 2021, the consortium has opened the process to all food stakeholders in Hauts-de-France.

As of January 1, 2023, 300 stakeholders (food project leaders, culinary event organizers) or ambassadors are referenced.