The interaction between theory and practice of creative city was discussed based on the background of the transformation of city development in China during the period of the 13th Five Year Plan and the booming trend of creative economy, taking Chengdu as an example. Proposals were presented in respective of industry, technology, culture and environment, concerning food culture creativity orientation and horizontal industrial linkages, construction of traditional cooking skill standardization and best quality product, inheritance of deli- cious food and cultural identity, and creating smooth c...