Denmark Wins Bocuse d'Or Europe 2022, Hungary Second

The victory of Denmark, represented by Brian Mark Hansen and his Elisabeth Madsen commis at the Bocuse d'Or Europe 2022, the European selecting event of the famous gastronomy competition, closed two days of high-level competition in Hungarian capital. Ten European teams have now qualified for the grand Finale of the Bocuse d'Or which will be held on January 22 and 23, 2023 at Sirha Lyon.

According to the official announcement, the final results are as follows:

1st: Denmark - Brian Mark Hansen

2nd: Hungary - Bence Dalnoki

3rd: Norway - Filip August Bendi

4th: Sweden - Jimmi Eriksson

5th: Iceland - Sigurjón Bragi Geirsson

6th: Finland - Johan Kurkela

7th: France - Naïs Pirollet

8th: United Kingdom - Ian Musgrave

9th: Switzerland - Christoph Hunziker

10th: Belgium - Sam Van Houcke

Best commis award: Sweden - Thilda Mårtensson

Special prize for the theme on the plate: United Kingdom - Ian Musgrave

Special prize for the theme on the platter: Sweden - Jimmi Eriksson

The 17 members of the jury were keen to reward technique, mastery of the products and recipes highlighting the Hungarian terroir. The 17 candidates had 5 hours and 35 minutes to create a platter based on venison, foie gras, cottage cheese and sour cream, as well as a 100% vegetable dish based on local varieties of potatoes.

“Restaurants that work with local products – respecting the seasons – are the future of cuisine,” the Chef of Hiša Franko and Honorary President of the contest, Ana Roš commented. “This competition involves both following strict rules and giving importance to the identity of one's country. Even if the world of cooking needs time to evolve, we can only note its efforts, especially in terms of inclusion. The Bocuse d'Or is a representation of this.”

On January 22 and 23, 2023, 24 chefs from all over the world after 4 continental selections (Bocuse d'Or Europe, Bocuse d'Or Americas, Bocuse d'Or Africa & Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific), will compete for the grand Finale of the Bocuse d'Or during Sirha Lyon.

The next edition of the Bocuse d'Or Europe will take place in the spring of 2024 in Trondheim, Norway.