France Reclaims Bocuse d’Or Title, Restoring Culinary Prestige

Chef Paul Marcon leads France to victory in the prestigious competition, marking a historic win 30 years after his father’s triumph.

France won the 2025 Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious cooking competition, held in Lyon, defeating Denmark and Sweden.
Paul Marcon, son of 1995 winner Régis Marcon, led the French team to victory with elaborate dishes featuring venison and lobster.
The competition reflects France’s renewed investment in its culinary reputation, with nearly $630,000 raised for the team and a new national gastronomy center under development.
France’s win comes after a decade of Scandinavian dominance in the competition and marks a significant boost to its culinary identity.
The event, often compared to the culinary Olympics, featured 24 countries and a lively, sports-like atmosphere with passionate supporters.