{"id":207601,"date":"2026-02-05T12:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/?p=207601"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:36:22","slug":"monaco-superyacht-chef-competition-the-7th-edition-with-an-outstanding-jury-chaired-by-philippe-etchebest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/en\/monaco-superyacht-chef-competition-the-7th-edition-with-an-outstanding-jury-chaired-by-philippe-etchebest\/","title":{"rendered":"Monaco: Superyacht Chef Competition, the 7th edition with an outstanding jury chaired by Philippe Etchebest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Statement issued by the company (Announcement)<\/p>\n

Monaco is set to welcome the 7th edition of the Superyacht Chef Competition, scheduled for Thursday, 2 April 2026 at the Yacht Club de Monaco, through its training centre, La Belle Classe Academy<\/em>. Organised with the support of Bluewater, the event once again shines a spotlight on a profession that is as strategic as it is still little known to the general public: the onboard chef on superyachts, a role that demands the ability to combine high-end cuisine with operational management and constant adaptability within complex, international environments.<\/p>\n

Chaired by Philippe Etchebest,\u00a0Meilleur Ouvrier de France<\/em>\u00a0and two-Michelin-starred chef, the jury underscores the competition\u2019s high standards and its commitment to showcasing culinary excellence capable of meeting real-world\u2014and often extreme\u2014conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event showcases chefs who can excel in a challenging, mobile and international setting,\u201d stresses Bernard d\u2019Alessandri, the Yacht Club de Monaco\u2019s Managing Director and General Secretary. \u201cThis ambition is reflected above all in the choice of a jury that truly understands the realities of the profession.\u201d<\/p>\n

The competition will unfold within a rigorous framework, under the supervision of Chef Philippe Joann\u00e8s, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and culinary consultant to the Yacht Club de Monaco, alongside Chef Simon Ganache, the YCM\u2019s Head of Events. Active support will be provided by Chef Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Ramos, President of the Monaco Go\u00fbt & Saveurs association. The jury\u2019s assessment will extend beyond technical execution to include candidates\u2019 ability to adapt, to manage operational constraints, and to demonstrate a thorough understanding of onboard service requirements\u2014where precision and organisation are decisive.<\/p>\n

Alongside Etchebest, the 2026 jury brings together complementary profiles firmly rooted in professional practice: Marcel Ravin, a prodigy of gastronomy, the chef now boasts three Michelin stars: two at Blue Bay and one earned at the Elsa restaurant of the Monte-Carlo Beach hotel; Carlo Cracco, two Michelin stars, an iconic figure in Italian gastronomy; Duncan Biggs, co-founder of Ocean Waves Monaco and superyacht chef; Jenny Maltese, Venezuelan television host committed to promoting Latin American cuisines; Tim M\u00e4lzer, German chef, restaurateur and television host and Benjamin Ferrand, winner of the 2025 edition of the Superyacht Chef Competition.<\/p>\n

The competition format is designed to faithfully recreate real-life conditions on board. Working within a limited timeframe and with a mystery ingredient revealed only moments before the challenge begins, contestants must demonstrate creativity, method and responsiveness. All ingredients provided must be used, with penalties applied in the event of food waste\u2014an approach that reinforces the event\u2019s focus on sustainability and responsible resource management.<\/p>\n

Education and transmission remain at the heart of the initiative. La Belle Classe Academy supports the Superyacht Chef Competition in its mission to promote careers in gastronomy and onboard service, through dedicated programmes such as\u00a0The Art of Service on Board<\/em>. The 2026 edition will also involve students from the Monaco Hospitality School, who will contribute to the smooth running of the competition through an immersive, hands-on experience working alongside chefs currently active in the profession.<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to the competition, two key dates will build momentum: on 12 March 2026, the Battle des Chefs, initiated by Chef Philippe Joann\u00e8s, will foster exchange and networking among professionals; on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, on the eve of the competition, the D\u00eener des Grands Chefs will bring the jury members together, reaffirming Monaco\u2019s status as an international hub for culinary excellence connected to the yachting world.<\/p>\n

For more information:<\/em>\r\nPress Office LaPresse <\/em><\/strong>- <\/em>ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/ce85ef3f-dba4-472a-a8ac-fa70edae0929<\/a><\/p>\n
AGENCIA EFE S.A.U.,S.M.E. shall not be liable for any information contained in this message and assumes no responsibility towards third parties in relation to its contents, being expressly exempt from any liability that the author may have in relation to the information in question. Agencia EFE reserves the right to distribute the press release on the news wire, or to publish it on EFE Comunica.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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