Two related global culinary competitions, Bocuse d’Or and Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie (a.k.a. the Pastry World Cup), are held in such prestige that reaching them is the culinary equivalent of a shot at Olympic gold. The finals are held every other year in Lyon, regarded as the gastronomic capital of France.

Once again the road to finals will run through New Orleans for chefs representing countries on two continents, and now dates for these qualifying rounds have been set.

The Americas selections for Bocuse d’Or and Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie will be held over one summer weekend in 2026, July 25 and July 26, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Teams representing countries in North America and South America will compete to advance to the finals in Lyon, scheduled

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