Medieval Feasts, Renaissance Banquets, and Social Hierarchy

Medieval Feasts, Renaissance Banquets, and Social Hierarchy is an original Mai Studies programme in food history, literature & media. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Beginner

Join membership to study

Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.

Medieval Feasts, Renaissance Banquets, and Social Hierarchy course artwork

What you will achieve

Explain the core principles of medieval feasts, renaissance banquets, and social hierarchy in plain language
Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
Plan your next steps in medieval and Renaissance feasting and hierarchy

Entry guidance

— No prior experience needed
— A computer and a reliable internet connection

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

Foundations of Medieval Feasts, Renaissance Banquets, and Social Hierarchy

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for medieval feasts, renaissance banquets, and social hierarchy.

Applied practice in Medieval Feasts, Renaissance Banquets, and Social Hierarchy

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for medieval and Renaissance feasting and hierarchy.

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.