On January 30th, the final of the ‘Taittinger’, International Prize for Cuisine d’Auteur took place, during which 9 international chefs competed by presenting a main course around pollack and 2 lobsters, the imposed theme of this year and a dessert – the surprise dish – on the theme of the chou (puff).

The Swedish representative, Louis Dupuy-Roudel, won this 56th edition, held at the ‘Le Cordon Bleu Paris’ culinary school. 

Discover here more behind-the-scenes images.

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Chou of Swiss candidate Kevin Vaubourg, who came second behind Louis Dupuy-Roudel. © Jean-Blaise Hall
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The winner of the 56th Taittinger Prize (2024), Louis Dupuy-Roudel, representing Sweden © Luc Valigny
The kitchen assistants © Benoît Pelletier
The candidates at the award ceremony.  © Gildas Boclé
Dish of Kamil Novak (United Kingdom) © Jean-Blaise Hall
Kevin Vaubourg (Switzerland), assisted – like each candidate – by a clerk © Gildas Boclé
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Arthur Debray, representing France. © Gildas Boclé
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