On January 26 and 27, the Bocuse d’or promises a very high level competition. For the 2025 edition, the team Francecoached by Christophe QuantinMulti-Stoiled Chief, will be represented by Paul Marconson of Régis Marconet Camille Pigottrained at Ferrandi school.
The Bocuse d’Or, one of the cooking competitions most prestigious In the world, is held in Lyon during the World Restoration Show, the Sirha.
Golden bocuse: 24 very high level teams
The competition brings together 24 teams representing 24 countries and takes place in two tests : a plateau theme and a plate theme. This year, deer, foie gras and tea will be honored for the set, while celery (branch and rave), lean and lobster will be at the center of the plate.
“Beautiful things will come out, for sure, says the Lyon chief Davy Tissotwinner of the competition in 2021 andChairman of the organizing committee This year. The level is always very high “. To hope to shine, each team will have to be perfectly prepared and capable of delivering an impeccable performance in the time allocated by five and a half hours.
Bocuse d’Or 2025: advantages and pressures for the French team
To win, The French team will have to strike hard: the teams Scandinavianknown for their rigor, could be formidable adversaries. THE Denmark proved it with its victories in 2023, 2019 and 2011, just like the Norway In 2015, 2009, 2003, 1993 and 1999. “They put all means on their side to win. Maybe we, French, we sometimes rest a little too much on our achievements”estimated Christian Janiericonic cheese and best worker in France Lyonnais.
-Contributing to his land could however be a major asset for the team France. “By playing at home, we feel that a whole region, a whole family, a whole country is behind you”explain Philippe Girardonjury kitchen of the competition and star chef at the Domaine de Clairefontaine in Isère. But this expectation could also become a weight, because many will hope for an exemplary performance of the French on their land.
Additional pressure: Paul Marcon is the son of the famous Régis Marcon, name recognized in the French gastronomy And winner of the Bocuse d’Or in 1995 … just 30 years ago! “Being the son of Régis, it can be reassuring, but it is also a huge weight”, Abundes Philippe Girardon.
French Bocuse d’Or 2025 team: “Paul is a very measured person, he supports the pressure well”
But, one thing is certain: Team France is well prepared. Without forgetting that Paul Marcon had already won the Bocuse d’Or France and finished fifth at the Bocuse d’Or Europe in March 2024.“Paul is a very measured person, specifies Christian Janier. It supports the pressure well, and it is surrounded by a sacred team. “
To follow the passage of Team France, it is Monday, January 27 at 2:10 p.m. For the plate test and 15h for the plateau event, in the Hall 6 du Sirha.
