Follow us backstage in the 54th edition of the Taittinger Prize - Part 1
14.06.22
Gastronomy
Gastronomy
Follow us backstage in the 54th edition of the Taittinger Prize - Part 1
The final in pictures
On May 31st, the final of the Taittinger, International Prize for Cuisine d’auteur took place, during which 8 international chefs competed by presenting a starter and then a main course around beef, the imposed theme of this year. It was the representative of Japan, Ryo Horiuchi (find his portrait here) who won this 54th edition. Discover some behind-the-scenes images taken by photographer Benoît Pelletier.
On the left, Jan Smink, representative of the Netherlands (3rd position) under the gaze of chef Kenichiro Sekiya (winner of the 52nd edition).
On the left, Ryo Horiuchi, winner of this edition. On the right, chef Amandine Chaignot (Pouliche), member of the jury and chef Emmanuel Renaut (Flocons de Sel), president of the jury.
On the left and in the center, chef Charles Coulombeau (winner of the 53rd edition, he now runs ‘La Maison dans le Parc’ in Nancy). On the right, chef Dominique Crenn, honorary president and Emmanuel Renaut, president of the jury.
Vitalie Taittinger and Emmanuel Renaut. In the center, a kitchen help brings a dish that will be judged in a few seconds. On the right, a piece of beef, the imposed theme of this edition.
Chef Philippe Mille (Les Crayères), observes and assesses the behavior of the candidates in the kitchen.
A clerk at work.
Chef Kei Kobayashi (Restaurant Kei), member of the jury.
>> Find more information on the Taittinger – International Prize for cuisine d’auteur here
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