Before there was “Iron Chef”, “Top Chef”, and “Cupcake Wars”, there was the Bocuse d’Or. Thirty years ago, acclaimed chef Paul Bocuse created the Bocuse d’Or, a revolutionary gastronomic contest. Replicating the codes of major sporting events, he imagined a challenge placing the emphasis on cooking and the chefs who create these masterpieces. Today this prestigious competition brings together 24 young chefs from all over the world who prepare their best dishes within the strict timeframe of 5 hours 35 minutes all before a passionate group of food fans and fellow chefs. To decide who is the best a jury composed of the most illustrious chefs on the planet sniff, stare, study, and taste their creations.

Twenty years after the competition was established the prestigious bi-annual contest inaugurated qualifying events around the globe: Bocuse d’Or Europe, Bocuse d’Or Latin America and Bocuse d’Or Asia, which now includes Australia.

These events determine the 24 countries that will reach the prestigious final in Lyon. And that’s where you come in.

The next finale takes place January 2019, giving you plenty of time to orchestrate your trip. Check this gastronomic event and the bountiful culinary city of Lyon off your bucket list and you won’t be sorry.