Editorial policy

Open Kitchen Stories aims for clear, careful writing about cooking and food culture. We explain what a piece can support, avoid overstating certainty and make meaningful changes visible to readers.

Accuracy and clarity

We check factual claims against suitable material and take care with dates, terms and cultural context. When an article discusses a technique, it should explain the point in language readers can follow. We do not present personal preference as a universal rule, and we do not make health, safety or nutrition promises beyond what a piece can responsibly support.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions remain separate from commercial arrangements. Any paid, sponsored or partner material is clearly labelled where it appears, so readers can tell what it is. A partnership does not guarantee favourable coverage, and we do not imply that an advertiser has shaped an independent editorial piece.

Corrections and illustrations

If you spot an error, contact us with the article and the detail in question. We review credible correction requests and update material when needed; substantial changes are identified in the article. Some illustrations may be AI-generated. They are illustrative rather than documentary, and are not presented as photographs of real events or dishes.