Team USA Wins Gold in Bocuse d'Or Americas Selection!
NAPA, Calif., June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. is heading to Lyon, France in January 2025 to compete at the Bocuse d'Or, the world's most prestigious culinary competition! Team USA Head Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle secured their spot on the international stage following a 5-hour and 30-minute battle in New Orleans, LA. They faced eight countries from North, Central, and South America.
- Team USA is advancing to the Bocuse d'Or 2025 finals in Lyon, France after winning Gold in the Americas selection
Team USA secured the Gold and was selected to advance along with two-person teams from Canada (Silver), Mexico (Bronze), Chile (4th place), and Colombia (5th place). - When they reach Lyon, Team USA will once again face these finalists from the Americas selection, alongside finalists from Africa, Asia, and Europe—a total of 24 teams from around the world are vying for the Gold medal.
- Chef Keller is also an active mentor for Team USA along with some of the country's most highly regarded culinary talents.
- Now, the 22-year-old chef is representing the U.S. on an international stage as commis for Team USA.