The atmosphere was electric, and the audience was packed with excited supporters – if you caught any of our Instagram stories from the Bocuse d'Or finale you’ll have seen (and heard!) the enthusiasm!
All the action from the Bocuse d’Or Finale 2019
Posted by Lockhart Catering
on 21 February 2019
It’s fair to say the Lockhart team were more than a little excited to attend Sirha, the world hospitality and foodservice event in Lyon, where the exciting live final of the famous Bocuse d'Or cooking competition took place. We were ready to cheer on the UK’s Chef Tom Phillips and commis chef Nathan Lane from the moment we arrived.
Read our full Bocuse d'Or article series
We’ve arrived @sirha_lyon, next stop @BocusedorUK, good luck @Chefphillipsuk & Team! #chef #chefs #competition #bocusedor pic.twitter.com/3iWEN9BXLA
— Lockhart Catering (@BunzlLockhart) January 29, 2019
The atmosphere was electric, and the audience was packed with excited supporters – if you caught any of our Instagram stories from the finale you’ll have seen (and heard!) the enthusiasm of the crowds.
Cheering on @BocusedorUK...an incredible atmosphere here today at @Bocusedor @sirha_lyon ?????? pic.twitter.com/NUEFfX97DT
— Lockhart Catering (@BunzlLockhart) January 29, 2019
The challenge was on for Tom and Nathan who had five hours 35 minutes to produce 16 plates of the fish course and a platter which had to be divided into 14 portions. They also had to prepare two hot chartreuses – 8 portions for each. This year's theme for the platter was rack of suckling veal with five chops served together with one or more choices of offal from a list including sweetbreads, calf's ruffle, foot, kidneys and liver. It was no easy task – but then this is the world’s most prestigious culinary competition.
We can only imagine the pressure in the kitchen for Tom and Nathan who did an amazing job and worked incredibly hard together. The looks of focus and sheer dedication on their faces during the finale were inspiring. We hope the huge support from the crowd helped spur them on!
Huge support for @Chefphillipsuk @Nathanlane1997 and all of @BocusedorUK @sirha_lyon in the stands - the chartreuse has arrived...fantastic work & great atmosphere from @England Supporters Band #chef #chefs #bocusedor pic.twitter.com/rgIK3q2gHA
— Lockhart Catering (@BunzlLockhart) January 29, 2019
Crowds went wild as the judging got underway. It was obvious they had a tough task ahead of them, the standards were so high and from what we saw the presentation was exquisite.
It was now time for a nervous wait to hear the judges’ final decisions announced. We managed to briefly catch up with Chef Tom Phillips on his way to the announcements, he was looking calm and collected despite the day’s events. What a hero!
#Chef @Chefphillipsuk on his way for the final @Bocusedor announcements here @sirha_lyon, Best of luck @BocusedorUK! @Nathanlane1997 @simon_rogan @chefadam_1 ?????? pic.twitter.com/rZnMv106R8
— Lockhart Catering (@BunzlLockhart) January 30, 2019
With the announcements underway, we held our breath as the results were delivered. In the end it was the Danish team who scooped the top spot. This was the moment they heard the news:
And the winner is... Team DENMARK! Congratulations to Kenneth Toft-Hansen, Christian Wellendorf Kleinertt and coach Rasmus Kofoed for their incredible work on the two Themes of this Finale! pic.twitter.com/BVgjOBWPJL
— Bocuse d'Or Official (@Bocusedor) January 30, 2019
It was a fantastic result for the UK team too, who came away in tenth place. To be rated as tenth in the world really is an amazing achievement. We’re thrilled for Tom and Nathan and send them both massive congratulations from everyone at Lockhart.
What a journey it has been! And to come out at the end to place 10th in the world is fantastic. to everyone who has supported me over the last year I can’t thank you enough! https://t.co/Opf6QypW8U pic.twitter.com/xOmdUlNjNW
— Tom Phillips (@Chefphillipsuk) January 31, 2019
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