Using an interdisciplinary approach and information sources, the aim of the methodology is to offer key procedures and methods leading to the identification and verification of dishes and drinks in terms of their culinary culture values as a part of everyday life and identity of social entities of the relevant regions. The methodology proposes the structure of the culinary heritage while taking into account general views on cultural heritage and the extent of its recognisable values as well as the state of preservation and documentation of particular elements of diet. It provides guidance on the documentation of culinary heritage in terms of the research process as well as the outputs of professional activities. It also submits model reference records that can be used in professional practice.