Simon Rogan to take over from Brian Turner as Bocuse d’Or UK President

Simon Rogan, the award winning chef owner of L’Enclume and Rogan and Co in Cartmel and London restaurants Aulis and Roganic will take over the role of Bocuse d’Or UK President from Brian Turner CBE. Brian Turner has held the role for almost 30 years and with Team UK once again through to the world final, he felt the time was right to pass on … Continue reading Simon Rogan to take over from Brian Turner as Bocuse d’Or UK President

Team UK secure place in the Bocuse d’Or world final

Bocuse d’Or Team UK has secured a place in the world final, which will take place from January 29-30, 2019 in Lyon. The team, led by candidate Tom Phillips from Restaurant Story in London, secured tenth position in the European heat of the competition, which was won by Christian André Pettersen from Norway. Sweden’s Sebastian Gibrand took the silver trophy with Kenneth Toft-Hansen winning bronze … Continue reading Team UK secure place in the Bocuse d’Or world final

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What is the Bocuse d'Or?

The most prestigious culinary contest in the world

The Bocuse d’Or sees the very best chefs from around the globe come together every two years in Lyon, for two days of intense competition and a huge celebration of the culinary arts. Started in 1987 by world renowned chef Paul Bocuse, the Bocuse d’Or has grown enormously over the past three decades. By supporting Team UK in its mission to take home the coveted … Continue reading The most prestigious culinary contest in the world

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Meet Team UK

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

Meet Team UK, UK Academy

Meet the UK Academy

To put us in the best stead to reach the Bocuse d’Or podium – something the UK has never achieved to date – Team UK has upped the stakes and launched the Bocuse d’Or UK Academy. Led by chairman, Andreas Antona, owner of Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham and The Cross at Kenilworth, the launch took place on October 10, 2017, in front of a roomful … Continue reading Meet the UK Academy