Summary:
Guillaume Gomez supports chefs in the Superyacht Chef Competition, emphasizing the importance of the event for recognizing the culinary careers available on yachts and highlighting the unique challenges and talents of chefs in this industry.
Full Story:
The Yacht Club de Monaco recently hosted the Superyacht Chef Competition, a culinary contest for chefs working on super yachts. The competition challenged the chefs to create a main dish using mystery ingredients within a limited time frame. The contestants had to showcase their skills in small, confined spaces. The competition was organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with Bluewater as part of the La Belle Classe Academy. The judging criteria included originality, taste, presentation, creativity, and minimizing waste. The 2025 jury was led by Jean-François Girardin, a renowned chef, and included esteemed culinary experts. Among the ambassadors present at the event were Guillaume Gomez, former chef of the Élysée Palace, and Joël Garault, a recognized Michelin-starred chef. The competition aimed to highlight the unique and challenging profession of being a yacht chef and promote the culinary industry. Monaco is increasingly becoming a hub for gastronomy, with Prince Albert II supporting and celebrating the achievements of chefs in the region. The competition concluded with the announcement of the winners: Benjamin Ferrand, Gaetan Di Santo, and Christoph Siebentritt.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
