Vietnam enters final of French culinary competition for first time

A Vietnamese team has for the first time won a ticket to the grand final of the Bocuse d'Or, a global cuisine competition to be held in Lyon City, France, next January. The team has recently held a press briefing before departing for France for the contest.

Vietnam is one of the five representatives from the Asia-Pacific region to advance to the finals of this prestigious global culinary, which affirms the country's position on the world culinary map.

According to the French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Emmanuelle Pavillon Grosser, Bocuse d’Or is a prestigious culinary competition founded 37 years ago, by legendary French chef Paul Bocuse. It is also a reputable platform for renowned chefs worldwide, allowing them to showcase their talent, creativity, and passion for cuisine.

In the upcoming contest, the Vietnamese team will be accompanied by two coaches, chef Sakal Phoeung, President of the Bocuse d'Or Vietnam Association, and chef Daniel Nguyen.

Chef Daniel Nguyen said, the inspiration behind the team’s winning dish in the Asia-Pacific qualifiers was the legendary story of the Dragon and the Fairy, symbolizing land and water in Vietnamese culture.

Currently, the Vietnamese team is rigorously preparing for the Finals. The upcoming Finals in Lyon will be not only a showcase of culinary talent, but also an opportunity for Vietnam to demonstrate its remarkable growth, in the global fine dining scene./.