Bocuse Dor 2013 Winners France, Denmark, Japan
The results of Bocuse d’Or 2013 have just been announced.In 1987, Chef Paul Bocuse established the Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest to give the public a better understanding of the extraordinary dedication, hard work, practice and precision required to produce cuisine at this level.
The Bocuse d’Or is one of the world’s most demanding culinary competitions and is held every two years in Lyon, France. Twenty-four countries compete, with each country’s team made up of one chef and one commis assistant.Each team has five-and-a-half hours to prepare two platter presentations — one seafood and one meat dish — each accompanied by three elaborate garnishes.
Bocuse d'Or 2013 Results
The results of Bocuse d’Or 2013 have brought a few surprises.The UK continued its strong showing with several prizes, while Japan reached the podium for the first time. Scandinavia did not have as strong a showing as in recent years, while the U.S., despite taking its best shot, did not make it to the podium.
Here are the winners of the 2013 Bocuse d’Or, held over two days in Lyon, France:
Bocuse Gold: France
Bocuse Silver: Denmark
Bocuse Bronze: Japan
Best Commis: United Kingdom
Special Fish Prize: Norway
Special Meat Prize: United Kingdom
