What is another word for food preparation?
Pronunciation: [fˈuːd pɹˌɛpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
The phrase 'food preparation' encompasses a wide range of activities, from chopping vegetables to baking a cake. Some synonyms for this term include meal preparation, cooking, culinary arts, kitchen work, and food processing. Meal preparation involves planning and executing the preparation of a meal, from gathering ingredients to cooking them properly. Cooking is a term that includes all methods of food preparation, such as grilling, boiling, roasting, and baking. The culinary arts include not only cooking but also food presentation, menu planning, and wine pairing. Kitchen work refers to the tasks involved in maintaining a functional kitchen, such as cleaning and organizing. And finally, food processing includes preserving and preparing foods for consumption, such as canning, pickling, and drying.
