At the 26th World Scout Jamboree, participant dining will operate through a food market model. We plan to partner with a well-established supermarket provider based in Poland to ensure an effective and efficient supply chain that can meet participant demand throughout the event.
Each participant unit will nominate representatives to collect ingredients for the preparation of their three daily meals from their designated food market. There will be four food markets, one located in each Hub, to serve all participant units.
We’re excited to announce that the WSJ 2027 Cookbook will be created in collaboration with Scouts from around the world! This project offers a wonderful opportunity for all Scouts—not just participants—to contribute their creativity, culture, and flavour to the Jamboree experience.
We invite Contingents to help spread the word and encourage contributions from across your organisations. Together, we’ll create a truly global collection of ideas, stories, and recipes that celebrate our shared Scouting spirit. More information on how to contribute to the Cookbook will be shared in due time.
Participants will be welcome to follow recipes from the Cookbook, which will feature a well-balanced and diverse range of meal ideas, or experiment with their own creations using the ingredients available in the food markets. However, they choose to cook, it’s all about sharing good food, great company, and international friendship.
The dining provision for the IST will follow a model similar to recent World Scout Jamborees, featuring a large central dining hall operated by a professional catering company.
Breakfast and dinner will be served in the dining hall, while lunch will be provided as a takeaway meal, collected during the breakfast period.
The canteen will be aligned with the daily rhythm and operational needs of IST members, ensuring that meal service times are convenient and compatible with their work schedules.
The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place in Poland, and our food suppliers will work closely with us to provide high-quality, diverse meals for everyone. The more you share about your dietary needs during the personal data registration, the better we will be able to prepare to meet them and ensure that all participants and volunteers are well catered for throughout the event.
Dietary requirements may include preferences (such as vegetarian or vegan diets), faith-based or culturally followed diets, medical or allergy-related restrictions, and specific lifestyle choices. In line with the WOSM standard, food and catering arrangement will take into acount and deliver special dietary requirements, both religious and medical. Within this provision, it will be essential to ensure a balanced diet for all Jamboree participants.
What constitutes a standard diet in one culture may differ significantly in another. Clearly defining dietary profiles is crucial to ensuring that catering providers receive accurate information and can meet everyone’s needs. It is therefore important to provide detailed and up-to-date information at the time of registration and to keep it current if it needs to change.
The registration form will include several common dietary categories for individuals to select, but this list is not exhaustive. If any dietary needs of a Contingent are not covered or may not be met through the standard information provided, contact the Contingent Relations Department for further guidance.
Diets linked to severe allergies or medical conditions — such as those that could result in life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis — must be communicated in detail. Highly specific or complex dietary needs, such as multiple allergies or uncommon medical or faith-based diets, should also be reported early. Further guidance on how to communicate those needs will be provided in an upcoming circular.
Accuracy is essential when specifying individual dietary requirements. What is considered customary in one culture may not be the same elsewhere. If a particular dietary consideration is important, it should be clearly indicated to ensure adequate preparation and appropriate provision.
The 26th World Scout Jamboree aims to promote meat-reduced and environmentally responsible food choices. This approach will be reflected in both the Cookbook recipes and the menus served in the IST dining facility.
Although the Jamboree will not be entirely meat-free, participants and volunteers are encouraged to support sustainability goals by choosing options with a lower environmental impact whenever possible. Clear information and guidance will be provided throughout the event to promote responsible consumption and sustainability awareness.
A shared goal unites all participants: ensuring that everyone eats well and enjoys the dining experience at the Jamboree. The following reminders may help Heads of Contingent and their teams contribute to a smooth and positive experience:
Be prepared to queue. Queuing is part of the Jamboree experience — and often where new friendships begin!
By following these simple principles, the Jamboree dining experience can remain positive, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone.