Competitions in any field is a great stimulus for development and self-improvement. For the sake of manifestation of their talents and finding them assessment and recognition, we are ready for a lot. For such people, special competitions in the field of cooking are created. The most famous and prestigations are described in the article below.
"BOCUSE D" OR "/" GOLDOZHY ", INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF GLOBAL CHEF CHALLENGE, INTERNATIONAL KRAVLOV COUNTRY CUCH CUCH, COOPERIA AND SERVICE Championship, competitions in the framework of the culinary interior" World of Restaurant ", Cup" Baltic Culinary Star ", And other Russian, European and world competitions.
International High Cuisine Cooks Competition "BOCUSE D" OR " / "Golden Skephim" The most prestigious international culinary competition, was organized in 1987 by the famous French chef and a restaurant by the Bokuzy. It is held every two years in Lyon (France). Russian chefs participate in this competition since 2003.
World Cup on the confectionery art "La Coupe du Monde De La Patisserie"
The prestigious international competition was organized by 1989 by the famous French confectioner Gabriel Paiasson. It is held every two years in Lyon (France). Russian specialists take part in this competition since 2005.
International Competition of Chefs "Global Chef Challenge" ("GCC")
Competition organizer - World Association of Cooks (WACS). Final competitions are held 1 time in 2 years. In the regional semi-final (region - Northern Europe) - take part of the chef from Russia
International Kremlin Culinary Cup
Competitions of the "International Kremlin Cooking Cup" are held in Moscow, within the framework of the international exhibition "PIR. Hospitality industry. An independent part of the competition is the "Culinary Championship and Service". Since 2009, the Cup is the official Competition of the World Community Association (WACS).
Culinary championships and contests within the framework of the international culinary salon "World of Restaurant"
Open Championship of Russia in Cook Art, Open Championship of Russia in confectionery art, All-Russian Bakery Competition; Competition for the best Sandwich; ICED TEA contest; Competition of the Sushi; Competition for the best cocktail using beer; Competition for opening oysters.
International Cooking Championship and Service "Golden Culin"
The competition is held annually (since 2001) in St. Petersburg. Organizers: Committee of Economic Development, Industrial Policy and Trade of St. Petersburg, to "RESTEC", Association of Cooking and Restaurateurs in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Association of Bartenders
Baltic Culinary Star Cup and other competitions in the ExpoHoreca exhibition (St. Petersburg)
International Professional Competition of Chefs from Russia and the Baltic Sea countries. It has been held since 2005, in St. Petersburg at the ExpoHoreca exhibition. Cup organizer - "Academy of Hospitality"
Competition of young chefs "Silver triangle"
Competition for the title of the best young chef. It is held annually (since 2010) within the Moscow Gastronomic Festival.
"Best Cook of Estonia" and other culinary championships and contests in the framework of the Tallinn Food Fair "Tallinna Tidumess"
Estonian championship among waiters and chefs, Estonian confectionery and bakery championship
As well as regional contests and competitions:
Competition "Best By Profession", nomination "Public food"
It is held in St. Petersburg annually since 2009. The organizer is the Committee of Economic Development, Industrial Policy and Trade of the Government of St. Petersburg (Carppit).
Pskov Regional Competition "Best Cook"
Held in Pskov since 2011. Organizers: State Committee of the Pskov region on investment and spatial development and non-commercial partnership "Equipment of the Pskov Region"
Chocolate Art Chocolate Festival
The festival of chocolate art "Chocolateomania" is held in St. Petersburg since 2008.
Competition "Constellation of Ladoga"
Competition among specialists of small business entities of the Leningrad region on culinary art. The organizer is the Committee on the Development of Small, Medium Business and the Consumer Market of the Leningrad Region.
Interregional Culinary Art Competition "Caucasian Health"
The main objective of the Interregional Competition "Caucasian health resort" is to conduct a review of the achievements of catering in the Stavropol Territory, as well as in the regions of the Russian Federation. Organizer - North Caucasian Culinary Association. Held since 2008
Interregional Culinary Mastery Festival "Kostroma Snow Maiden"
Competitions for culinary, confectionery and service art "Kostroma Snow Maiden" are held in Kostroma since 2006. Organizers: Administration of the Kostroma region and Kostroma Association of cooks.
International Culinary Competition of Cooks "One World" / "Unified World"
The competition passes under the auspices of the World Association of Cooks (WACS), it participates in no more than 7 chefs from each continent. The host country cannot have its candidate. The competition has been held since 2006, Russian chefs take part since 2007.
Championships in the framework of the festival of Russian cuisine "Culinary heritage"
The festival is held in 22 regions of Russia - from Petropavlovsk to Kaliningrad. Final competitions - in Moscow
Contests in the framework of the professional assembly "Expo showcase"
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg. Competition of young chefs "Junior" and a competition of students of professional colleges "Waiter-junior". Organizer - ID "Showcase"
Competition "Best Pizzaiyolo St. Petersburg"
The competition is carried out on the initiative of the GU "St. Petersburg Center for International Cooperation" and with the support of the Consulate General of the Italian Republic in St. Petersburg in the framework of the annual festival "Italy in Italian Street"
International Competition of Young Chefs Guild of Deli
Organizer: "International Greedy Guild". The competition was first organized in Switzerland in 1977 in order to support beginner cooks, providing them with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their talent.
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What championships should pay attention to the strong Ukrainian side today - in the report of DGF International Culinary School.
Championship of Ukraine "Biscotti Chef Confectioner 2015"
The first National Championship of Ukraine in Confectioneries "Biscotti Chef Confectioner 2015" invites professional confectioners of Ukraine to enter their name in the country's culinary history. The organizers of the championship, which will be held in Lviv on October 17 - 18, in the framework of the "National Constitutional Chocolate", until September 25 receive applications from candidates with an advanced level of skill. The task of the competition is as close as possible to European standards: on the eight of the strongest participants, 1 chocolate sculpture should be implemented, prepare 1 cake - anorth with two types of fillings and tastes, and 1 type of candy.
The skill of eight participants on key criteria (taste, appearance, idea and cleanliness of work) will appreciate the jury - World Confectionery Champion, a specially invited chef pastry from France - Patrick Kazul, domestic experts of gastronomy and confectionery art and representatives of the Culinary School DGF International Culinary School, among whom Zaow Kassashvili, Alexander Brazhevsky, Valery Sosanovsky, Valentin Stefano and others.
The event organizers pursue a noble mission! First, the championship of this level creates a unique platform for sharing experiences and knowledge, improving the industry and its representatives, and also popularizes confectionery art in Ukraine. In addition, "Biscotti Chef Confectioner 2015" will be the first step towards the formation of the Ukrainian team of real talents for a decent speech on world-wide contests (such as, for example, Mondial Des Arts Sucres).
Mondial Des Arts Sucres (World Confectionery Championship)
World Confectionery Championship is one of the key confectionery championships of France, which every two years is held in Paris within the framework of the professional exhibition of confectionery art and equipment, Europain.
In 2016, the world championship is scheduled for February 5 - 8. For 4 days, its copyrights corresponding to a certain topic will be submitted to contestants from 16 countries. The feature of Mondial Des Arts Sucres is that each team should have 2 participants, a man and a woman. The task of commands is much more complicated: besides the competitive set of "Biscotti Chef Confectioner 2015", each team should present a dessert on a plate, mini-cakes and sculptures from chocolate and caramel.
The progress of the competition is observed 32 judges and 60 commissioners, independent experts, owners of the most honorable professional titles of France, among which "Best Confectioner of France", "World Confectionery World Champion" and so on. The prize fund is an impressive and encouraging - this is a pleasant monetary remuneration and many prizes from partners and sponsors of the event.
CUPE DU MONDE DE LA PATISSERIE (World Confectionery Cup)
Coupe du Monde De La Patisserie is the famous contest in the framework of the largest Lyon gastronomic exhibition Sirha. While cooks are fighting for the "Golden Box", in the nearby pavilion of the salon passes a contest of the strongest confectioners of the world.
In Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, 22 national teams are attended, which are carefully selected through multistage national and continental contests. Commands consist of three participants, wizards for ice cream, chocolate and confectioner (regardless of gender, orientation and religion).
The participants in the competition are preparing for the jury three chocolate anchrome, three ambulances, 12 desserts on a plate, 1 caramel sculpture, 1 chocolate sculpture and 1 ice sculpture. Note that ice sculpture on Coupe du Monde de La Patisserie is something completely special! The figures exhibit in special refrigerators with backlight so that everyone can admire unique ice creativity.
And if a set of participants for the next season Mondial des Arts Sucres is already closed, for Coupe Du Monde De La Patisserie, everything starts - the championship final is scheduled for January 22 - 23, 2017.
Competition of chocolate sculptures in Muzhany Le Concours Sculptures Les Etoiles de Mougins
For 10 years in the autumn period, the French town of Malena becomes a gastronomic Mecca, because it is there for three days the International Gastronomic Festival Les Etoiles De Mougins is held. This year, the International Culinary Festival took place on September 18 - 20 and Valery Sosanovsky became one of its participants, the Honor of the National Championship of Ukraine on the confectionery art "Biscotti Chef Confectioner 2015".
The chocolate sculpture contest is simplified here to the maximum and is ideal for those who are not ready for tense work under the closer look of judges: it is enough to provide the participants to the Organizing Committee of the festival of its chocolate sculpture that meets the specified requirements (size and subject). There, during Les Etoiles de Mougins, the work will be available to the viewer and will be assessed by the best confectioner of France, Christoph Renu, and its assistants, teachers of the Chocolate Academy. Despite the remote work format, the award of the organizers is worthy. The winner receives prizes worth 3,500 euros, among which 1800 is a check). Prizes at 1700 and 1300 euros leave silver and bronze medalists, respectively).
Believe in your strength, friends, and take part in professional championships! We wish you good luck!
Cook is not just a profession, but a calling. Professional chiefs of the planet literally live the world of gastronomy, they love to cook and constantly invent new recipes and product processing techniques. Competitions of cooks are played a special role in the development of confectionery and culinary skills, where the best of the best compete for the cherished gold medals and the figurines of the winners.
We decided to make a list of the 3 best competitions in the world of gastronomy, which you should know about.
Bocuse d'OR
Golden Schoim is the most prestigious and well-known professional competition for the cooks of the entire planet, as an Oscar for cinematographers and "Olympic Games" for athletes. For the first time passed in 1987 on the initiative of the legendary chef of the Bokuz field. The contest suggests several stages. First, the countries participate selected applicants at the national level, then the Bocuse d'or Europe competitions are held, Bocuse d'or AsiaPacific, Bocuse d'Or Americas Bocuse d'or Africa. The final stage of Bocuse d'or Finale in Lyon determines the absolute winners at the international level - owners of gold, silver and bronze medals.
The laureates of the "Golden Box" are discovered by tempting professional prospects, and the general attention of the experts of the culinary world is attracted to their national cuisine.
Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie
For almost 30 years every 2 years, the World Confectionery Cup combines the ascending talents of the "sweet" art. As in the competition for ChefsBocuse d'OR, the candidates for the title of the best are the national selection, which involves more than 50 countries. Then the continental stage begins in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. About 20 teams are held in the final, where they represent the best creations of confectionery art of their own country or any other cuisine. Troika winning countries is determined at the final stage of the competition in Lyon. The finalists are preparing a few sweet dishes, for example, in 2017 they worked on chocolate desserts, sugar sculptures and many others.
Global Chef Challenge.
"The International Competition of the Chefs" saw the light thanks to World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS), which is the main organizer of the event. For 2 years in 70 countries of the world, qualifying stages are held and only 1 time in 2 years, all finalists are collected in one place to get the title of the best. Competition includes 3 categories: Global Chefs Challenge for cooks from 25 years old, Hans Bueschkens Trophy Global Young Chefs Challenge for participants up to 25 years old and Global Pastry Chefs Challenge for confectioners older than 25.
What are the winners get? Recognition and a lot of new opportunities that will open the whole world!
If you adore cooking or confectionery art, and participation in such contests is your dream, start acting. To begin with, it is worth getting high-quality education. Culinary schools in the world offer multiple learning programs that will allow to develop the right skills and acquire the knowledge required for the work.
The leading educational institution in the field of gastronomy is the French Academy, whose campuses are located on the 5th continents of the planet. There are not only newcomers, but also experienced cooks wishing to improve the qualifications. In addition, future chefs can go for Education by Italy (), where they teach the subtleties of Italian cuisine; In Switzerland (,) or USA () to explore the foundations of international gastronomy.
The choice of courses of the country of learning depends on individual preferences. It is important to know that all listed schools unites several main advantages:
- Practical direction of programs: Students visit demonstrations and work on training cuisines
- The possibility of internships in the best restaurants of the world awarded Mischlen stars
- Building a professional network of contacts
If you have learned questions about training at cook or confectioner in schools abroad, refer to specialists for free advice.
We invite you to the participation of Pizzaiolo, ready to fight for the title of champions of Russia in Pizza. Competitions will be held in seven nominations in which participants will be able to demonstrate not only individual craftsmanship and professionalism, but also team work.
Since 2015, the Russian Championship in Pizza has become the official qualifying round of the world championship!
This year is not held:
Championship of Russia on cooking and service
Championship for the title of the best coffee shop of Russia
The main principle of the Russian Coffee Cup championship is unique for the coffee industry - no barista compete among themselves, but entire teams of coffee shops. Participants should demonstrate not only their professionalism, but also the ability to work in a team, and also try to transfer the atmosphere of your coffee shop.
All-Russian Youth Cooking Championship and Student Feast Service
The platform of the competition is a meeting place for beginners of talented students as participants and recognized masters of hospitality industry as a jury. The largest social project of the profile education of Russia. It is conducted with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia and the Department of Education of the city of Moscow.
New prospects in the profession can open to everyone!
Hotel Competitions "Student Pier"
We invite future specialists from the sphere of the hotel business of Russia to take part in professional competitions. Are you targeted, erudite, talented and creative? Do you strive to build a career in the hospitality industry? Then you have a unique opportunity to demonstrate your professional knowledge and skills in front of industry experts!
Restaurant Cup "Russian PIR"
One of the most spectacular events at the exhibition! There are no analogues in Russia and the CIS competition among Russian restaurants - the real battle of culinary titans. "Russian PI" is designed to submit national culinary traditions in modern execution, promote the exchange of new ideas and best practices.
International Kremlin Culinary Cup
Competitions for the professional community. A unique opportunity to face forces with the strongest representatives of culinary professions from different countries of the world and declare themselves and their country in the international arena. The Cup is the official project of the World Chefs Community Association (WACS).
Sweet life
Competition for all confectionery fans! Every year dozens of amateur confectioners represent their delicious and beautiful works - cakes, cupcakes, sweet bouquets and gingerbreads - to the court of professional jury. Visitors can draw ideas for their home delicas and find the ideal wizard for future orders, and participants - get valuable prizes and recognition of professionals.
If for film actors the highest award is an Oscar, for athletes - medals at the Olympic Games, then for the Masters of High Kitchen - this is a victory on the culinary battle "Golden Brochim". The statuette of the cook dreams of getting everyone, but for most participants it remains a dream.
HISTORY OF THE COMPETITION
The unique competition "Bocuse d'or" was first spent in 1987. Honorary president of the exhibition for cooking chefs, Paul Cockimon decided to arrange gastronomic competition among cooks in Leone from around the world. Invited the press and many guests to watch the culinary competitions of young talented chefs, and the competent jury to evaluate them. The Cook World Championship is now held every 2 years and enjoys great success. Russian chefs take part in the battle of the strongest culinary scenes since 2003. Not too successful.
Now the organizer of high-cuisine competition is the French company GL Events Exhibitions.
What are the rules?
24 cooks from different countries are fighting on the culinary ring. Everyone should prepare 2 dishes (meat and fish), and the time is given five and a half hours. Everything is preparing directly during the competition, under the supervision of representatives of the Special Committee.
The team consists of a leader, Chef, Su-Chef and a coach who can help with advice. The process of creating gastronomic masterpieces occurs in a separate box. There are always restrictions on the use of products and methods of cooking dishes. Interestingly, cooks are informed of what they will prepare a month before the competition. And they go to the market for herbs in an hour and a half before the start of the competition.
How to get involved?
Only the cooks who won the qualifying rounds in their own country can participate in a prestigious competition. The cook must have the citizenship of the country that intends to submit. There is an age limit, the participant must be over 24 years old (Assistant younger than 22 years old). He must have experience in a chef, su-chef or a cook in the territory of his country. All other criteria are not too important.
Where to begin? Prepare a unique team. Win the regional competition, then win the national qualifying round and welcome to Leon to the Grand "Bocuse d'Or".
Selection tours
They pass in each country, in Russia, too, is the representation of this prestigious competition.
The masters who will compete in 2017 at Bocuse d'OR in the French Leone have already been identified. The qualifying in Russia was held in Moscow in June 2015, the European semi-finals in Budapest in May 2016. Hungary won, our chefs only in 18th place.
The following regional qualifying rounds will be able to be the opportunity to become a participant in the Golden Swayim - 2019 contest.
For training and participation in such competitions requires an impressive knowledge luggage, good financial support. If you still decided to participate, ready to help you help Contacts can be found on the main page