Mission
The Bocuse d’Or Team New Zealand is tasked to develop and support the culinary craft of New Zealand’s younger chefs so that they may become the future culinary ambassadors, and mentors for the culinary arts in New Zealand and within the world of gastronomy. The Team is dedicated to showcase the skill level and cuisine of New Zealand on the global stage.
Values
The NZCAA aims to embrace the cultural diversity and culinary history within New Zealand.
The Academy will offer a platform to showcase New Zealand’s amazing produce, producers and the amazing diversity we have within the small islands that are Aotearoa New Zealand. We encourage chefs in each province to hone and refine their craft and to strive to seek ways to seek a wider audience, both nationally and internationally.
We aim to recognise New Zealand’s traditional cooking methods and produce through way of our Maori-Pasifika roots; the early influences from the 18th century French settlement in Akaroa and other national cuisines that have helped shape the New Zealand food scene.
Vision
Bocuse d’Or Team New Zealand (previously known as Bocuse d’Or New Zealand Academy) will provide training, educational opportunities and mentoring to two committed culinary professionals every two years and who are passionate about working with and showcasing the best of New Zealand produce both nationally and internationally.
The Team will work with both young and older Chefs with a mind to develop their skills and abilities to a level at which they will be able to represent New Zealand at the most prestigious, globally renowned culinary event, the Bocuse d’Or, a biannual international competition comprising of 24 countries whose final is held in Lyon, France.
The New Zealand Culinary Arts Academy’s (NZCAA) primary aim is to provide a training platform to help fund, support and mentor New Zealand Chefs who show the drive, passion and motivation to achieve and earn the recognition and respect from the international community.
Candidate – William MORDIDO & Commis – Szren HAMBERGER