2026 Young Chef & Commis Competitions & Bouchon Celebration Dinner

2026 Young Chef & Commis Competitions

As we continue to build our legacy and nurture the next generation of culinary talent, we are proud to present the 2026 Young Chef and Commis Competitions on April 16th in Las Vegas. These competitions identify exceptional young cooks on the rise and connect them with an influential network of mentors and culinary leaders, including Chefs Thomas Allan, Paul Bartolotta, Jérôme Bocuse, William Bradley, Gerard Craft, Maxime Delangle, Olivier Dubreuil, Steven Greene, Jeffery Hayashi, Gavin Kaysen, Thomas Keller, Timothy Hollingsworth, E.J. Lagasse, Alex Lee, Angela Mar, Mawa McQueen, Kevin Meehan, Roland Passot, Mathew Peters, Melissa Rodriguez, Richard Rosendale, Dr. Tim Ryan, Robert Sulatycky, and Ming Tsai.

The winning team will earn the extraordinary opportunity to travel to Lyon, France to support Team USA at the 2027 Bocuse d’Or Finale, an unparalleled experience at one of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions.

We invite you to join us to cheer on our Young Chef teams and Commis candidates as they compete before a distinguished panel of judges, including former Team USA head chefs and members of our Culinary Council. The evening will conclude with a celebration dinner at Bouchon at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, where we will also commemorate our 18th anniversary.

Event Schedule

Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:30AM – 4:30PM: Young Chef and Commis Competitions + Awards Ceremony
Location: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00PM: Special Ment’or 18th Anniversary Dinner
Location: Bouchon Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort 

Kindly see below for event ticket options.

To book rooms at the Venetian Resort under the Ment’or room block, reserve here*

Thank You To Our Sponsors & Supporters:

*Resort Fee Policy. A standard Resort Fee of $55.00 plus tax per suite, per night will be charged at the time of occupancy to all individuals who book accommodations pursuant to this group rate. The Resort Fee includes unlimited local and toll-free calls, in-suite internet access (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), boarding pass printing, and daily access for two adults to the fitness facility within the Canyon Ranch® spa + fitness. 

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