Brazil wins the Bocuse d’Or Latin America 2016, and two women achieve a place on the podium
26 february, 2016
On February 12th this year, after two days of fierce competition at the heart of Sirha Mexico trade show, Brazilian Chef Giovanna Grossi won the 'Bocuse d’Or Latin America 2016'.
Assisted by her commis Nicholas Santos, the Brazilian chef distinguished herself alongside Chefs Jessica Toni (Uruguay) and Marcos Jose Saenz Gonzalez (Guatemala) thanks to her excellent technical and creative skills. She worked with the two imposed products: filet of beef and Tilapia fish.
Her victory opens the doors to the final of the Bocuse d’Or that will be held as part of Sirha Lyon trade exhibition in France on the 24th and 25th of January 2017.
This selection event for the Bocuse d’Or 2016 will leave its mark in the history of the contest, as this is the first time that two women achieve a place on the podium as part of the Latin American continental selection event. Their feat certainly holds the promise of a superb final.
After tasting the creations and assessing the technical skills displayed, the jury presided by the enthusiastic chef Gaston Acurio awarded 3 prizes :
- 1st Prize: Giovanna Grossi – Restaurant Parmegiana, Brazil
Bocuse d’Or Latin America Trophy + €8000 in prize money
- 2nd Prize: Jessica Toni – Restaurant El Tajamar, Uruguay
Bocuse d’Argent Latin America + €5000 in prize money
- 3rd Prize: Marcos Jose SAENZ GONZALEZ – Efectorio Hotel Museo, Guatemala
Bocuse de Bronze Latin America + €3000 in prize money
The prize for the Best Commis was also awarded by the Bocuse d’Or Winners Academy to the young Peruvian talent Anthony Joel Castro Zegarra, for the excellent work he displayed alongside Chef Palmiro Ocampo Grey.
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