Photography credit: Ken Goodman
Ment’or is proud to announce that Team USA won Gold at the Bocuse d’Or Americas Selection on July 26 in New Orleans! The winning team includes Head Chef Vincenzo Loseto, Commis Tyler Higson, Head Coach Chef Mathew Peters, and Jury Member Chef Robert Sulatycky.
10 years ago, Vincenzo won the Ment’or Young Chef Competition and went on to assist on the Gold-winning Team USA 2017, an experience that further fueled his pursuit of the highest standards of culinary excellence and his drive to return to the Bocuse d'Or. We’re so proud of their Americas victory, and that they will be representing the United States at the Grand Finale in January 2027!
During the five-and-a-half-hour competition, Team USA showcased its precision, creativity, and technical execution through two stunning presentations:
The platter theme: Shrimp & Tomato "Pie," Pickled Green Tomato, and Coriander Blossom | Roasted Halibut with Fennel Sausage | Sweet Corn Crisp with Pickled Kohlrabi, Finger Lime, and Serrano Kosho | Sauce Choron, garnished with Tomato, Caper, Yellow Squash, and Summer Herbs
The plate theme: Glazed Beef Roast with Spiced Garlic Sausage and Chive Blossoms | Brisket with Pickled Cherry, Mustard, and Flowering Onion | Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream | Sweet Potato Ring with Sour Cherry Jus and Espresso Froth | Beef Cap Roulade with Coffee Sausage and Mustard Blossom | Sour Cherry Croustillant, Malibar Spinach
Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey, and to our partners — Ali Group, Aquabest, CIA at Copia, Cooks Company Produce, Ecolab, J.B. Prince, Newport Meats, Paris Gourmet, Snake River Farms, Steelite, and The Chef's Garden — for helping during training and the competition.
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