Since the creation Bocuse d’Or in 1987 by Paul Bocuse, seven French chefs won the prestigious competition and brought France to the first step of the podium. The seven of them are unanimous about the unbelievable experience and stepping stone the competition has been in their career.
The Bocuse d'Or World Laureates
Davy Tissot
Davy Tissot has set himself the goal to compete again, one day, to represent France and win the prestigious competition, after finishing 3rd at Bocuse d’Or France in 2000. Winner of the Bocuse d'Or 2021, his dream has come true.
Thibaut Ruggeri
Winner of Bocuse d’Or Finale in 2013, Thibaut Ruggeri is now Executive Chef at L’Abbaye de Fontevraud.
Fabrice Desvignes
Not only Fabrice Desvignes won the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in 2007, but also became Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2015. This passionate Chef is now chef at the Presidency of the Senate.
Serge Vieira
Winner of Bocuse d’Or 2005, Serge also holds two Michelin Star in the restaurant he founded with this wife, Marie-Aude, at château de Couffour in Chaudes-Aigues. Since 2019, Serge is also President of Team France of Bocuse d’Or.
François Adamski
François Adamski won Bocuse d’Or in 2001 and obtained the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France title 6 years later. Following these major achievements he also won his first Michelin Star in 2009, as Chef at the Restaurant Gabriel in Bordeaux. François is now Corporate Chef at Servair.
Régis Marcon
His victory at Bocuse d’Or in 1995 brought immense recognition to Régis Marcon and his native village of Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid where he was operating the family restaurant. Throughout the years, Régis and his family developed the activities of this small village located in Haute-Loire, which has become a gastronomic and wellness destination. Régis is also very active in education and apprenticeship to support future generation of chefs.
Michel Roth
Winner of Bocuse d’Or in 1991, Michel Roth won the same year the recognition of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Following numerous years at the Ritz Paris, he’s now Consultant Chef at hotel President Wilson in Geneva as well as Director of Know-How at Lenôtre school.
Jacky Freon
Winner in 1987, Jacky Freon won the very first Bocuse d’Or competition. Following a rich career, alongside Joël Robuchon amongst others, he’s now retired but remains very engaged towards underprivileged and migrants, to whom cooking is offering a better and brighter future.