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Florent Suplisson director of Bocuse d’Or, GL Events


CONVOTHERM AND THE BOCUSE D’OR. 25 YEARS AT THE CULINARY SUMMIT


For more than 25 years, Convotherm has been an official partner of the Bocuse d’Or, widely regarded as the culinary world’s equivalent of the Olympic Games. “Bocuse d’Or is considered the most relevant and prestigious culinary competition worldwide,” says Florent Suplisson, director of the competition at GL Events. “When we organize a high-level competition, we need the best products, the best equipment and the best technology.” Convotherm provides ovens for national, continental


and world finals across a two-year cycle, supporting teams from more than 70 countries. The partnership extends beyond equipment supply to on-site technical support and logistics, even managing complex international transport and customs arrangements. “It’s a live competition,” Suplisson explains. “We need to be sure that no problem will happen, and that is why we use Convotherm, who have become a co-producer of Bocuse d’Or.” Flexibility is key. With chefs representing diverse


culinary cultures, the ovens must accommodate a wide range of techniques. “Cooking is about culture,” he says. “There are


as many ways of cooking as there are cultures. The equipment has to be flexible.” Timing is equally critical. “It’s a competition. You fight


against time from beginning to end. Power and efficiency are essential,” adds Suplisson. As Bocuse d’Or approaches its 40th anniversary


in 2027, one year after Convotherm marks its own 50th, the relationship remains strong. “Let’s celebrate together,” says Suplisson. “Convotherm is part of the Bocuse d’Or family.”


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