This is the podium of Bocuse d’or 2019, the biennial world chef championship

    Another full Nordic podium! And the winner is… Team DENMARK! Congratulations to Kenneth Toft-Hansen, Christian Wellendorf Kleinertt and coach Rasmus Kofoed for their incredible work on the two gourmet themes of the 2019 Bocuse d’Or Finale! After 62 national selections, 3 continental selections during 2 years, 24 selected chefs competed to win the most … Read more

Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2019: Malaysia is the new World Pastry Champion

    For the 30th anniversary, Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie contest was keen to challenge the participants’ technical and creative skills by requiring for the first time that the 63 pastry chefs prepare a 100% vegan dessert. This Monday 28th January 2019, Malaysia has won for the first time the Coupe du Monde … Read more

The problem with food tourism: the chefs fighting to keep their restaurants special

Clamour for tables is all very well, but for some restaurateurs, the acclaim that comes with a Michelin star or TV fame can be bewildering and disruptive

The 2019 MICHELIN Guide France is demonstrating a gastronomic France that excels on all fronts

Michelin unveiled the selection of the MICHELIN Guide France 2019. Including 632 starred establishments, the 2019 vintage has grown this year with 75 new establishments gaining either one, two or three stars: a record level never seen before. “From remarkable regional dynamism, to showcasing new talented youngsters, and to an unprecedented number of new star-studded … Read more

My idea of luxury? Proper mushy peas

Luxury food doesn’t have to be expensive, and expensive food isn’t always the definition of luxury

Turning water into wine: how did simple H2O become a luxury commodity?

From crystal infusions to water sommeliers and even bottling the frequency of rainbows, the top end of town has well and truly cashed in on the world’s most vital resource