A Candid Conversation with Stefani De Palma and Kirk Bachmann, The Ultimate Dish

Auguste Escoffier School podcast host Kirk Bachmann sits down with Chef Stefani De Palma, the 2025 Team USA candidate. Kirk and Stefani discuss her beginnings as a pastry chef to leading Team USA to gold at the 2024 Bocuse d’Or Americas. Stefani talks about the intense preparation behind training for the Bocuse d’Or, the leadership lessons she’s learned, and the power of mentorship and teamwork in the kitchen. Hear how she earned a coveted spot at the competition in Lyon, what she’s up to now, and her idea of the ultimate dish.