France's "Culinary Olympics"

Inside Europe | 05.02.2011 | 07:05

Into the frying pan at France's "Culinary Olympics"

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The Bocuse d'Or is perhaps the most prestigious cooking competition in the world. It's sometimes called Culinary Olympics. It has been taking place every two years for the last quarter century in Lyons, France.

Over the course of two days, 24 chefs from around the world, have to make two ideal dishes that reflect their country in front of a screaming audience. All the participants have the same list of ingredients and the same time allotted. A gruelling five hours and 35 minutes of culinary excellence. Genevieve Oger has more from Lyons.

Into the frying pan at France's "Culinary Olympics"