Consumption Habits of Street Food among Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Students in Public and Foundation Universities: The Case of İzmir

Abstract

This research aims to examine in depth the consumption habits, attitudes and behaviors of students studying in the department of gastronomy and culinary arts towards street foods and also to examine the street foods specific to İzmir in detail. In this context, data were obtained from students studying at universities with Gastronomy and Culinary Arts departments in Izmir province (Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Yaşar University, Izmir University of Economics) using the survey technique. The data collection process was carried out in April 2023 and May 2023. Significant differences were determined between the convenience and location mean scores of the students according to the universities (state-foundation) they were studying at. In addition, the time period, place and frequency of consumption of street foods varies according to the university where the students are studying. It has been determined that students generally prefer medium-sized enterprises as street food consumption places, they prefer table service as a service method and the people they prefer are usually their friends. According to the results of the research, it was determined that the three most preferred street foods of the students were gevrek, boyoz and kokoreç.