Bocuse Memories with Chef Simon Hulstone
Simon Hulstone, competitor for the Bocuse d’Or Team UK shares some of his memories… ‘I knew nothing about the Bocuse d’Or apart from that it was a very big competition. One day, out on a scooter ride, I got a call from John Williams (Executive Chef at The Ritz, London) asking me if I fancied doing it. I was up for anything and said yes! … Continue reading Bocuse Memories with Chef Simon Hulstone
Bocuse d’Or UK Academy raises £33,000 to support Team UK’s Bocuse d’Or Europe ambitions
The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy dinner which took place in the Atrium restaurant of University College Birmingham on Friday 23 February raised more than £33,000 for the UK Team. The funds will go towards supporting candidate Tom Phillips as he trains to compete in the Bocuse d’Or European heats on June 11 2018. Team UK is one of 20 countries confirmed to take part in the … Continue reading Bocuse d’Or UK Academy raises £33,000 to support Team UK’s Bocuse d’Or Europe ambitions
BOCUSE D’OR IN TURIN: THE 20 COMPETING COUNTRIES UNVEILED TODAY
The last step for Europe before going to the Olympics of Gastronomy will take place in Turin, Italy, from June 11th to 12th 2018 For the very first time in the history of the contest, the Bocuse d’Or Europe event will take place in Southern Europe. After Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden and Hungary, it is now Italy’s turn – and the region of Piedmont in … Continue reading BOCUSE D’OR IN TURIN: THE 20 COMPETING COUNTRIES UNVEILED TODAY
Bocuse d’Or UK Academy hold fundraising dinner as Team UK prepares for European Selection
The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy is hosting a fundraising dinner this month, to raise much needed funds to support Team UK’s bid for a place in the world final in Lyon 2019. The dinner, priced at £1500 for a table of ten, will be held in the Atrium Restaurant of University College Birmingham on Friday 23 February. Only a couple tables remain and they … Continue reading Bocuse d’Or UK Academy hold fundraising dinner as Team UK prepares for European Selection
Want to Sponsor the Bocuse d’Or UK Team?
Find out more details of the attractive sponsorship deals on offer Sponsorship Bocuse d’Or UK Academy For more information please contact: Anne-Sophie LABRUYERE Email: as.labruyere@goustation.com Mobile : +44(0)7794969363 Continue reading Want to Sponsor the Bocuse d’Or UK Team?
Tom Phillips UK Candidate 2018
Tom Phillips, 25, first learnt about the Bocuse d’Or as an apprentice at The Ritz in London. As soon as the hotel’s executive chef and former candidate John Williams introduced the competition to him he was captivated. Tom’s captivation became more serious during a conversation in the USA with current Bocuse d’Or title holder Mathew Peters from The French Laundry. Mathew told Tom that if … Continue reading Tom Phillips UK Candidate 2018
Tom Phillips from Restaurant Story wins U.K. Bocuse d’Or selection
Tom Phillips, sous chef at Restaurant Story in London, won the UK Selection of the Bocuse d’Or on Saturday 18 November. Five chefs competed in a three hour 45 minute cook off at The Skills Show at Birmingham NEC. The runner-up was Adam Thomason MCA, executive chef at Restaurant Associates. The other chefs competing were Chris Hill MCA, premier sous chef, The Ritz London, Frederick … Continue reading Tom Phillips from Restaurant Story wins U.K. Bocuse d’Or selection
The Competition Rules
Each team consists of two chefs, one lead chef, and a commis/assistant chef who must be under 22 years of age at the time of the competition. The team has 5 hours and 35 minutes to prepare two elaborate presentations, a meat dish and a fish dish. Taking place in an open “culinary theatre”, fully equipped kitchens are lined up side by side, facing an area for … Continue reading The Competition Rules
What the Bocuse d’Or Means to Chefs
Taking part in the Bocuse d’Or is a huge challenge for any chef. To compete successfully requires plenty of time, focus, creativity and ambition. Cooking in front of thousands of cheering food fanatics is an exhilarating experience and helps provide the adrenaline the chefs need to cook under the spotlight for almost six hours. Continue reading What the Bocuse d’Or Means to Chefs
UK Announces Chefs for National Selection
The UK Academy for the Bocuse d’Or has announced the chefs who will compete to become the next British candidate in the Bocuse d’Or. The candidate will be selected following a three hour 45 minute cook-off at The Skills Show in Birmingham NEC on Saturday 18 November. The Bocuse d’Or is considered the largest and most prestigious culinary competition in the world and reaching the … Continue reading UK Announces Chefs for National Selection