Bocuse d’or Europe
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On March 15 and 16, 2026, the Bocuse d’Or Europe will take place for the very first time in France. The city of Marseille, a Mediterranean metropolis with a rich culinary heritage, has been chosen to host this prestigious event at Parc Chanot, during Sirha Méditerranée.
Continuing its journey across the continent, the Bocuse d’Or Europe has already made stops in Turin (2018), Tallinn (2020), Budapest (2022), and Trondheim (2024). In 2026, twenty national teams from across Europe will gather on the shores of the Mediterranean to compete for one of the ten qualifying spots for the Grand Finale, scheduled for January 2027.
Hosting the Bocuse d’Or Europe is a major opportunity for Marseille. The event will offer the city an exceptional showcase on the international gastronomic stage. This edition will strengthen the region’s reputation and highlight its culinary talents, attracting chefs, professionals, media, and visitors from across Europe.
Having been the European Capital of Gastronomy in 2023, Marseille was a natural choice to host the 2026 edition. With more than 2,600 years of history, the Phocaean city perfectly embodies the Mediterranean spirit. A true crossroads of flavors, Marseille has long stood as one of Southern Europe’s key culinary destinations.
Between sea, sunshine, and authenticity, Marseille boasts an exceptionally rich gastronomic heritage that blends tradition and modernity: over 4,000 restaurants and artisans reflect a vibrant and creative know-how, while more than 30 food markets highlight the diversity and quality of local products.
The 2026 Bocuse d’Or Europe will celebrate Marseille’s cuisine and its Mediterranean influences — a simple yet flavorful style rooted in the freshness of seafood, the abundance of sun-grown vegetables, olive oil, and aromatic herbs.
Holding the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026 alongside Sirha Méditerranée creates a unique synergy between two major events. This professional trade show brings together leading chefs, artisans, and gastronomy experts from around the world, offering an ideal environment for exchange, innovation, and the promotion of culinary craftsmanship.
In this dynamic setting, the twenty competing teams will have the chance to express their vision of haute cuisine and share their passion with an international audience. For two days, Marseille will transform into the world capital of gastronomy, welcoming Europe’s most talented chefs in an atmosphere that is both festive, inspiring, and forward-looking.
