# Interactive Food Studios The Edinburgh Food Studio has Edible Installations & Educational Courses By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-09 | Updated 2015-09-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-food References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2015/9/8/9279247/food-studio-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edinburghfoodstudio/edinburgh-food-studio?ref=video) Ben Reade and Sashana Souza Zanella launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xuutbox) campaign that aims to raise monetary funding for the duo's [Edinburgh Food Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gin-present). The two chefs have created the idea to design an interactive experience that invites guests to tour the facilities, admire the artistic foods and indulge in the edible displays. While opening a restaurant is the traditional route, these two entrepreneurs are planning a much different approach. By combining art, science and quality food, the Edinburgh Food Studio will bring a unique dining and educational experience to each guest. The business plan outlines that the studio will serve dinners Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The chef duo also plan on working with "guest chefs, artists and even people who specialize in subject like poetry, perfume, botany and ceramics," which will creatively elevate each dinner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Culinary Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive dining experiences that combine art, science, and quality food. - **Collaborative Guest Chef Partnerships:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with guest chefs, artists, and specialists to bring unique perspectives and elevate dining experiences. - **Educational Food Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering educational courses and interactive tours to educate and engage consumers in the culinary world. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming traditional dining experiences by incorporating interactive elements and collaborations. - **Art and Culinary Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating art and culinary techniques to create visually captivating and unique dining experiences. - **Food Tourism and Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the growing trend of experiential travel by offering immersive food-based educational experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Online Culinary Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-culinary-marketplace.md) - [Multisensorial Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeladelphia-by-philadelphia.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Immersive Food Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-become-the-worlds-greatest-chef.md) - [Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodies-cookbook-shop.md) - [Non-Human Multi-Media Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-exhibitions.md) - [Multi-Sensory Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selva-toronto.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md)