In 2023, the country failed to finish in the top three as Denmark won the Bocuse d’Or, a fine-dining competition. This year, France reclaimed the crown.

central France, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The contest, a sort of world cup of cuisine, was started in 1987 by Lyon chef Paul Bocuse to reward young international culinary talents.

The Bocuse d'Or competition is the World Cup of cuisine, held in Lyon, the gastronomic heart of France. Now New Orleans is turning to the event to elevate its own standing as an international capital of cuisine.

France has won the top prize in the prestigious Bocuse d'Or cooking competition, beating 23 other countries including Denmark and Sweden. Receiving the top prize was particularly sweet for

New Orleans will once again be the gateway for chefs from around the globe to reach the 'World Cup' of cuisine with Bocuse d'Or and Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie set to return.

Team UK has placed fifth after competing against 23 other teams from around the world at the Bocuse d’Or 2025 world final in Lyon.

Denmark's chef Sebastian Holberg Svendsgaard, center, celebrates on the podium with his teammates after finishing second of the "Bocuse d'Or" (Golden Bocuse) trophy, in Lyon, central France, Monday, Jan.

A Carlisle chef has returned from an international culinary competition in France, during which he helped his team place well above many others.

New Zealand's chef William Mordido prepares food during the final of the "Bocuse d'Or" (Golden Bocuse) trophy, in Lyon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. The contest, a sort of