Team USA is excited to return to New Orleans for the Bocuse d’Or Americas Continental Selection on July 26, 2026. Held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, teams from North, Central, and South America will compete to earn a coveted spot in the Bocuse d’Or Grand Finale in Lyon, France in January 2027. Candidates must present two themes and demonstrate a spirit of innovation, technical mastery, and a strong sense of culinary storytelling that reflects their country’s point of view. 

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, we’re pleased to offer a special Team USA Spirit Bundle for the competition, as well as individual ticket options:

 Spirit Bundle $250 
• Two reserved seats in the Team USA cheering section on July 26
• Official Team USA Scarf

Reserved Seating Ticket $150
• One reserved seat in the Team USA cheering section on July 26
• Official Team USA Scarf

General Admission Ticket $100
• One general admission ticket to the competition on July 26
• Official Team USA Scarf

Every dollar supports Team USA on every step of their #RoadtoLyon. Admission is limited; tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for being part of the journey!

By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following: I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.

Chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Jérôme Bocuse, and Gavin Kaysen invite you to join them for the 2026 Gala benefitting the André Soltner Grant Program. This year’s gala will be hosted at the soon-to-be opened Brasserie Boulud, Chef Boulud’s reimagined Parisian Brasserie facing Lincoln Center in the heart of the Upper West Side.

Rooted in the tradition of master chefs mentoring the next generation, the
Grant Program provides transformative opportunities through grants, education, and mentorship from some of the world’s most distinguished chefs.

 Since 2014, we have awarded over $2.2 million in grants to young chefs. Helping these chefs stage around the world is integral to our mission of building a successful pipeline of talent in the U.S. and establishing America as a leader in the global culinary community. 

With your support, we can continue to shape the next generation of great
American culinary leaders!

Tuesday, November 10th
6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Brasserie Boulud
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

Dress code for the evening is Cocktail Attire.   

By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:

I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.

Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly.