Each country wishing to contribute to the Bocuse d'Or must now qualify at Continental selections. The latter concern the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. For others, a system of individual applications and wildcards is established. A total of 24 countries will meet at the grand final in Lyon.

Distribution of selected countries :

- Bocuse d'Or Europe : 12 countries
- Bocuse d'Or Asia : 4 countries
- Copa Azteca : 3 countries
- Individual Participations : 3 countries
- Wildcards : 2 countries

Détailed information on selections