In 1987 the Bocuse d’Or was called into being by the world-renowned star chef Paul Bocuse. Since then the international competition has been held every two years, providing individual chefs from around the world with an opportunity to test their talents. Villeroy & Boch is a member of the Bocuse d’Or and acts as the competition’s tableware partner for the eleventh time in a row this year.
Exclusive Bocuse d’Or collector’s plate by Alain Vavro
As well as the current competition plates from the Affinity collection, this year once again sees an exclusive limited edition Bocuse d’Or collector’s plate, which boasts a special décor by the renowned artist and designer Alain Vavro. Ever since 1995 the French artist has been responsible for designing the décor, which is then approved by Monsieur Paul himself. “Certainly not an inconspicuous plate,” comments the star chef Paul Bocuse. This year the collector’s item is an oval Affinity platter characterised by warm colours and a vertically arranged décor, and featuring a drawing of three chefs and delicate gold writing.
National and regional rounds: On the way to the final in Lyon
In order to gain one of the coveted places in the final in Lyon (27-28 January 2015), top chefs from all over the world competed in the 18-month long preliminaries. National rounds in 60 countries culminated in the three regional competitions Bocuse d’Or Europe, Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific and Bocuse d’Or Latin America. The 24 talented chefs who have qualified for the final originate from Spain, Denmark, Japan, Canada, Argentina, Germany, France and many other countries. They will have to prove their culinary abilities by preparing a fish and a meat course. Thus, for instance, the focus of the meat theme at the final is the ‘pintade fermier’ – guinea fowl. As a member of the Bocuse d’Or, Villeroy & Boch participated in many of the national and regional competitions as well as later taking part in the final in Lyon.
If you would like to own one of these collector’s items all you have to do is answer three simple questions by sending us an email with the answers.
Villeroy & Boch was founded in
- 1664
- 1748
- 1066
The UK Bocuse D’Or Chef is
- Alan Bennett
- Adam Bennett
- Gordon Bennett
The highest place ever for Team UK in the world’s most prestigious chef competition, the Bocuse d’Or in 2013 was.
- First
- Tenth
- Fourth
Good Luck
Nick Green
National Sales Manager, Villeroy & Boch, Hotel and Restaurant
We now have 10 winners and all are being notified, so thanks for making the time to take a look at our competition