The Flavours of Asteroid Day

See how asteroids have inspired delicious food, creative drinks, and engaging events.

We are constantly highlighting creative options for events and activities that engage individuals worldwide and foster our global community’s growth. Although our community is not exclusively comprised of experts, many members are excited to participate in Asteroid Day and contribute to discussions related to asteroids and planetary defense, recognizing the significance of these topics.

Since its first edition, space agencies, science centres, museums, planetariums, and observatories have brought various topics about space rocks, their exploration missions, and research to the general public. Universities and educational institutions have further contributed to this knowledge, educating new generations on the significance of planetary defense as a crucial issue for our future.

We are pleased to note that Asteroid Day has successfully made its way into pubs, restaurants, bakeries, and people’s homes. The creativity and enthusiasm for participation, paired with familiar environments that foster socialization, integration, and hospitality, have yielded remarkable outcomes.

Explore these concepts derived from asteroids and planetary defense, which inspire the development of innovative foods, snacks, and beverages.

In 2023, Da Nicole Restaurante e Pizzeria, in Savona, Italy, honoured Asteroid Day and created this delicious dessert, which they called “Asteroidi Zuccherati” (sugary asteroid, in Italian):

 

In the same year, in the US, the Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg took advantage of the screening of the film Asteroid City, whose premiere coincided with Asteroid Day in many countries, and made themed dishes and drinks available to its customers:

 

n Manitowoc, USA, Sub Pub on the Water, located inside the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, held quizzes and a sky watching session, offering its customer’s themed drinks to celebrate Asteroid Day:

 

This year,  GEPEA in Pedra Lavrada, Brazil, welcomed the children from the Astronomy club for a fun asteroid cookie making workshop. Among the activities conducted, the children had the opportunity to taste their delicious and creatively designed cookies:

 

Also in 2024, the QUA Science Cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, enhanced its Asteroid Day activities by offering delightful and innovative options, including asteroid-shaped little cakes, fried dinosaurs and other themed dishes for attendees:

 

Here are some tips to help you transform your event into a memorable experience:

Are you aware of Pint of Science? It is a global initiative where individuals, both enthusiasts and the general public, come together in informal settings to engage with experts and scientists as they share insights on their research in a relaxed environment, accompanied by food and drinks. Consider utilising this excellent concept by inviting a speaker to discuss asteroids while the audience enjoys themed dishes and beverages.

Weary Livers Bar in Santa Monica, USA, participated in Pint of Science 2024´s edition and invited a researcher to talk about avoiding Earth’s collision with asteroids – Instagram

Encourage your customers and community by organizing food, dessert, and beverage competitions inspired by the themes of asteroids, their potential threats, and planetary defense. Acknowledge the talent and creativity of the winners by featuring their dishes and drinks at the upcoming Asteroid Day celebration.

Every year,  an increasing number of missions focused on asteroid exploration and planetary defense are confirmed by space agencies. Gather your family or/and friends to celebrate the mission’s launch day with tasty appetizers. For instance, this article is about the Hera mission´s launch. 

Don’t forget to register your event on our website. You can also give creative suggestions for themed food and drinks that we will be happy to share. Don’t forget to report it later. 

See also:

The taste of asteroids: delicious ideas to create in the kitchen