In terms of prestige and respect in the culinary world, the Bocuse d’Or is comparable to the Olympics. As an athlete trains for his or her discipline, for the chefs to perform at their best they must make great sacrifices and dedicate many hours to their preparation. The contest takes place in a theatre audience of thousands, made up of industry professionals, hospitality students and friends and families of the chefs taking part. A space at the front of the stage is reserved for the world’s media to have the best views of the food being presented and the event is filmed and broadcast live online and on TV channels across France and beyond.
A WINTER EVENING AT FORTNUM & MASON
in partnership with Bocuse d’Or Team UKOn Monday 22 February, Fortnum & Mason opens its third-floor studio, library and distillery for an evening in support of Bocuse d’Or Team UK, the team representing the country at the world’s most prestigious cooking competition.
Following the challenges of the past three years, the hospitality sector needs something positive and the Bocuse d’Or has the appeal and excitement to bring hope and inspire many. This document summarises why and how the Bocuse d’Or UK Academy believes that country could lend its support to the team as it prepares for the next Bocuse d’Or final and the benefits that this could bring both the team and hospitality sector as a whole. We believe that together we can put Great Britain on the platform to be respected in the world of food.
Reaching the podium in the Bocuse d’Or gives Great Britain the opportunity to:
• Represent the UK as a global force in Gastronomy
• Invest in innovation and research to push forward culinary craft and development
• Inspire the next generation to feed a sector of the economy in critical need of skills
