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CairoScene
07-07-2025
- Sport
- CairoScene
Saudi Arabia Opens Registration for Top Culinary Competitions
Registration opens for Saudi chefs to compete in Bocuse d'Or and Pastry World Cup events during Sirha Arabia, aiming to spotlight national talent and lead to global finals in France in 2027. Saudi Arabia has opened registration for two of the world's most prestigious culinary competitions, the Bocuse d'Or and the Pastry World Cup. The events are set to take place during the Sirha Arabia exhibition in Riyadh this October. Organised by the Culinary Arts Commission in collaboration with Sirha Food, the competitions aim to identify and support top culinary talent across the Kingdom. Selected chefs will go on to represent Saudi Arabia in the Middle East qualifiers, which the Kingdom will host in 2026, ahead of the international finals in Lyon, France, in January 2027. The initiative is part of broader efforts to promote Saudi culinary excellence on the global stage, offering participants a platform to showcase local cuisine's richness and creativity. Contestants will undergo a selection process involving technical evaluations, creativity challenges, and interviews, with finalists receiving tailored training to prepare for future competition stages. To qualify for Bocuse d'Or, applicants must be Saudi nationals aged 23 or older and demonstrate expertise in either turned vegetable or brunoise techniques. For the Pastry World Cup, entries must revolve around the theme 'Elevating Saudi Dessert,' and while no age limit applies, non-Saudi applicants must disclose how long they have worked in the Kingdom.
Arab News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Registration opens for Bocuse d'Or, Pastry World Cup contests in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Culinary Arts Commission has opened registration for the Bocuse d'Or championship and Pastry World Cup, both taking place during the Sirha Arabia exhibition in Riyadh in October. The competitions will select top Saudi chefs to compete in the Middle East qualifiers, to be hosted by the Kingdom in 2026 in collaboration with Sirha Food. These in turn lead to the global finals which will take place in France at the Sirha Lyon exhibition in January 2027. The initiative extends the partnership between the commission and Sirha Food, boosting competition in the national culinary sector and helping Saudi chefs make their mark internationally. The competitions will discover and develop local talent, providing a platform for Saudi chefs to display their skills and highlight the diversity and creativity of the Kingdom's cuisine. Participants will undergo a process that includes technical tests, creativity evaluations and interviews. Finalists will receive tailored support to prepare for the international stage. For Bocuse d'Or, dishes must exhibit mastery of either the turned vegetable or brunoise technique. Candidates must be Saudi, aged 23 or over and provide proof of identity. For the Pastry World Cup, entries must creatively reflect the theme of 'Elevating Saudi Dessert.' There is no age restriction, but non-Saudi applicants must state how long they have worked in the Kingdom. Hopeful chefs can register at
Asharq Al-Awsat
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Opens National Registration for Bocuse d'Or, Pastry World Cup
The Culinary Arts Commission announced the opening of registration for the national competitions for both the Bocuse d'Or championship and the Pastry World Cup during the upcoming Sirha Arabia exhibition in October. The national competitions aim to nominate the best Saudi chefs and talents to participate in the regional qualifiers for the Middle East, which will qualify for the global finals to be held in France's Lyon, as part of the Sirha Lyon exhibition in January 2027. The initiative extends the quality partnership between the commission and the global Sirha Food, aiming to empower Saudi chefs to access international platforms and enhance competitiveness in the national culinary sector. The competition represents a crucial opportunity to select the chefs who will represent Saudi Arabia in the regional qualifiers for the Middle East, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2026, as part of the Kingdom's commitment to host the phase in collaboration with Sirha. These prestigious competitions will contribute to discovering and developing the best local talents, providing a professional platform for Saudi chefs to showcase their skills on both regional and global stages. They represent an opportunity for reflecting the diversity and creativity of Saudi cuisine and enhancing the Kingdom's position on the global culinary arts map.
CNN
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Japan defeats France to win the Pastry World Cup
It's a matter of national pride, with carefully chosen teams spending years training in pursuit of winning the highest honor in their fields and representing their country on the global stage. No, not the soccer World Cup. The Pastry World Cup. The biennial event features contestants from as far afield as Egypt, Mauritius and South Korea in a sweet showdown where teams compete to create the best once-in-a-lifetime desserts. This year's competition took place on January 20 and 21. Each team had three members — specialists in chocolate, ice, and sugar respectively. The trios were tasked with developing three desserts that would represent their country: a frozen dessert, a restaurant dessert — which can have a special garnish added at the judging table — and a show chocolate. And they only had five hours to pull it all off. The pastry chefs relied on both ingredients and designs to highlight their countries' culinary delights. The Chinese team put together an elaborate dragon made of sugar, while Mexico's competitors incorporated chocolate, corn and other native foods into their desserts. In addition to representing their homelands on plates, competitors wore themed outfits and accessories. France's team members sported chic Breton striped shirts and berets, Mexico's chefs wore Day of the Dead sugar skull-inspired masks, and Team UK worked on their desserts while wearing natty newsboy caps and bow ties. Although the 2025 event was held in Lyon, the French team did not win the gold medal, settling for silver. Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry. For the frozen dessert, the team offered an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy. 'We packed the history and culture of Japan into the design. We were able to incorporate taste and delicate traditional patterns to showcase our techniques,' said chef Masanori Hata, the chocolate expert on his team. 'I don't remember the moment we won. I was so surprised and couldn't believe it. Japan was recognized two tournaments in a row. I'm happy and proud.' Meanwhile, the French team prepared a showstopping series of chocolate eggs that were filled with chocolate-hazelnut soufflé mousse topped with chocolate streusel, dipped in a citrus-vanilla-infused clarified butter and paired with grilled vanilla ice cream and a clementine confit. Bronze went to Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country's highest-ever result in the contest. Team Malaysia scored high marks for its frozen dessert, which they described as 'a harmonious blend of bright citrus, sweet apricot, and subtle spices,' a nod to the country's multicultural heritage. Japan France Malaysia China Belgium Italy South Korea Singapore United Kingdom Argentina
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Japan defeats France to win the Pastry World Cup
It's a matter of national pride, with carefully chosen teams spending years training in pursuit of winning the highest honor in their fields and representing their country on the global stage. No, not the soccer World Cup. The Pastry World Cup. The biennial event features contestants from as far afield as Egypt, Mauritius and South Korea in a sweet showdown where teams compete to create the best once-in-a-lifetime desserts. This year's competition took place on January 20 and 21. Each team had three members — specialists in chocolate, ice, and sugar respectively. The trios were tasked with developing three desserts that would represent their country: a frozen dessert, a restaurant dessert — which can have a special garnish added at the judging table — and a show chocolate. And they only had five hours to pull it all off. The pastry chefs relied on both ingredients and designs to highlight their countries' culinary delights. The Chinese team put together an elaborate dragon made of sugar, while Mexico's competitors incorporated chocolate, corn and other native foods into their desserts. In addition to representing their homelands on plates, competitors wore themed outfits and accessories. France's team members sported chic Breton striped shirts and berets, Mexico's chefs wore Day of the Dead sugar skull-inspired masks, and Team UK worked on their desserts while wearing natty newsboy caps and bow ties. Although the 2025 event was held in Lyon, the French team did not win the gold medal, settling for silver. Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry. For the frozen dessert, the team offered an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy. 'We packed the history and culture of Japan into the design. We were able to incorporate taste and delicate traditional patterns to showcase our techniques,' said chef Masanori Hata, the chocolate expert on his team. 'I don't remember the moment we won. I was so surprised and couldn't believe it. Japan was recognized two tournaments in a row. I'm happy and proud.' Meanwhile, the French team prepared a showstopping series of chocolate eggs that were filled with chocolate-hazelnut soufflé mousse topped with chocolate streusel, dipped in a citrus-vanilla-infused clarified butter and paired with grilled vanilla ice cream and a clementine confit. Bronze went to Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country's highest-ever result in the contest. Team Malaysia scored high marks for its frozen dessert, which they described as 'a harmonious blend of bright citrus, sweet apricot, and subtle spices,' a nod to the country's multicultural heritage. Japan France Malaysia China Belgium Italy South Korea Singapore United Kingdom Argentina Editor's Note: CNN's Yumi Asada contributed reporting.
