Bocuse d'Or is the most prestigious culinary competition in the world, bringing together the best professionals in the field. Held every two years, the competition culminates in the final battle held in Lyon, France. K-Group is proud to be the main partner for the competition in Finland.
Bocuse d'Or is the most prestigious culinary competition in the world, bringing together the best professionals in the field. Held every two years, the competition culminates in the final battle held in Lyon, France. K-Group is proud to be the main partner for the competition in Finland.
Time to get WILD! Finland is an intriguing culinary destination, and we boast world-class expertise here. Particularly, Bocuse d'Or – the most prestigious culinary competition in the world – leads us towards global gastronomic recognition. That's why WILD was born.
WILD is a deep dive into Finnish culinary culture, led by the forefront of Bocuse d'Or. It is a Coffee Table-style publication with the goal of increasing awareness of the Bocuse d'Or competition, enhancing the interest of food travelers in Finland, and thereby supporting the entire Finnish foodservice industry and the success of the Finnish Bocuse d'Or team towards the podium in the Bocuse d'Or final in Lyon 2025.
Learn more and read the WILD publication
WILD takes you to the most interesting restaurants in Helsinki, Trondheim, and Lyon, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Bocuse d'Or competitors, showcases the intriguing Saimaa, awarded with the title of European Region of Gastronomy, and gives a voice to Finland's most interesting food influencers.
Where to find the WILD publication?
You may find WILD in restaurants or your favorite hotel's lobby – not forgetting digital channels.
Kespro's key account managers distribute the publication during their customer visits, and it is also available in the portfolios of Bocuse d'Or Team Finland partners. If you were a food-interested tourist, you would want to read this magazine. For more information about print copies, inquire with your Kespro contact person.
Bocuse d'Or 2024 European Championship in Trondheim on March 19-20
Ingredients: Skrei cod, scallops, and reindeer
The international Bocuse d'Or competition organization has specified Skrei cod, scallops, and reindeer as the main ingredients for the competition dishes in the 2024 Trondheim European Championship.
Chasing a podium position in the 2024-2025 competition season, Finland's Bocuse d’Or representative is Ismo Sipeläinen, assisted by Kaisa Laanemäe and coached by Kristian Vuojärvi. The team leader is Sasu Laukkonen.
In collaboration
K-Group is the proud main partner of the Bocuse d'Or competition in Finland. We aim to develop Finnish food culture and tourism within Finland, as well as increase the appreciation of Finnish cuisine in restaurants. Additionally, our goal is to boost the pride of those working in the food industry and enhance the desirability of jobs in the restaurant sector.
The official photographer for the Finnish Bocuse d'Or team is Santeri Stenvall.
Check out more about our partners
As part of the collaboration, Kesko has established the Bocuse d'Or partner network, offering partners the opportunity to deepen their profile in high-quality dining, providing an effective commercial platform and tools for developing their sales in both consumer and professional target groups. The network also allows partners to deepen and renew their collaboration with K-Group through unique, jointly developed content packages.
K-Group's collaboration with Bocuse d'Or, enabling Finland's success, is made possible by Arla Pro, Hellmann's, HKScan, and Lantmännen Unibake Finland. Additionally, our partners include E.Ahlström, Hätälä, Famifarm-Järvikylä, Medanta, Metos, Moët & Chandon, and Paulig PRO. The coordination of Finland's participation in the internationally esteemed and highly competitive Bocuse d'Or competition is overseen by Bocuse d'Or Academy Finland ry.
Qualification Competition on September 26, 2023, at Kespro Fair
The new Finnish Bocuse d'Or representation team will be selected in the qualification competition at Kespro's trade fair in Helsinki on September 26, 2023.
The representatives for Finland for the 2024-2045 season are Ismo Sipeläinen as the representative, Kaisa Laanemäe as the assistant, and Kristian Vuojärvi as the coach.
The European Championship in Trondheim on March 19-20, 2024
The Finnish Bocuse d'Or representation team is intensively training at Haaga-Helia's training kitchen throughout the early year, supported by the Bocuse d'Or partner network, in preparation for the European Championship qualification on March 19-20, 2024. The team will compete in Trondheim to secure a spot in the final in Lyon.
The Finnish team will compete with the number 8 on the second competition day, which is on March 20.
Heading to Lyon #roadtolyon
The European Championship competitions have concluded, and the journey towards Lyon begins!
The Lyon Final on January 23-25, 2025
The Bocuse d'Or season 2024-2025 reaches its climax with the final in Lyon – who will be the brightest star in the gastronomic world?
