NEW ORLEANS — Qualifying competitions for the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse D’or will take place June 11-13, 2024 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The international culinary and pastry competitions will allow pastry chefs and cooks from the American continent to compete for a chance to participate in international grand final competitions in 2025 in Lyon, France.
It’s the first time the selection events for chefs in the Americas have happened in the United States, and New Orleans tourism boosters are delighted to be hosting.
“New Orleans is a world-class culinary destination and renowned as a city where champions of all kinds are crowned,” said Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the city’s destination management organization, in a press release. “We are honored that New Orleans has been selected as the host city for the Bocuse d’Or Americas and the Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup.”
The Pastry World Cup and Bocuse d’Or, named for the chef Paul Bocuse, happen every two years in Lyon, France. Competitors qualify for the cup via national competitions. Some consider them the food world’s equivalent of the Olympic Games.
“It is a testament to our culinary community and the international reputation our city enjoys for the unique, one-of-a-kind cuisine we showcase across our dining landscape, including classic restaurants operated for generations by legendary families, innovative fine dining, and passionate chefs in kitchens of all sizes and genres,” said Leger. “We are ready to celebrate and welcome chefs from around the world to the greatest food city in America.”
