The Sirha Lyon competitions

THE GLOBAL STAGE

FOR CULINARY

EXCELLENCE

Sirha Lyon brings together the leading national and international culinary competitions.

Each one shares the same ambition: to showcase the very best talent in gastronomy and pastry.

28

culinary competitions brought
together at Sirha Lyon 2027

1987

Inaugural Bocuse d'Or

1989

Inaugural Pastry World Cup

40

Bocuse d'Or anniversary in 2027

InternationalBocuse d'Or

The world’s most prestigious culinary competition.

Over two days, the world’s leading chefs compete live in two signature challenges, Plate and Platter, before an audience of passionate food lovers.

January 24-25, 2027

InternationalPastry World Cup

The global benchmark for pastry arts Teams of three compete across three disciplines: chocolate, artistic sugar and ice, performing live before spectators and an international jury.
January 22-23, 2027

InternationalInternational Catering Cup (ICC)

The global benchmark for pastry arts Teams of three compete across three disciplines: chocolate, artistic sugar and ice, performing live before spectators and an international jury.
January 21, 2027

National - FranceFrench Bakery Cup

France’s leading competition for professional bakers, bringing together the country’s finest talent to showcase excellence in breadmaking and viennoiserie.
January 21-23, 2027

InternationalWorld Burger Contest

The burger as a new stage for culinary expression For its 5th edition, the World Burger Contest brings together 12 competitors from around the world for a full day of competition. Sponsored by Michelin-starred chef Christian Têtedoie, the contest challenges them to reinvent the burger through three creations: a traditional burger (meat or fish), a plant-based burger and a sweet burger. Technique, balance of flavours and boldness are judged by a panel of MOFs and international experts.
January 22, 2027

All Sirha Lyon Competitions

Cuisine, pastry, bakery, fine food trades, coffee, pizza and front of house: 28 competitions take place on the show's stages.

International Catering Cup

The world benchmark for the catering professions.

Arena Concours

Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie

The world benchmark for the pastry arts.

Arena Concours

Bocuse d'Or

The most prestigious individual culinary competition in the world.

Arena Concours

Écailler d'Or

Preparing and presenting a seafood platter.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

Golden Fish

Preparing and presenting fish for processing.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

World Burger Contest

The international competition dedicated to the burger.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

European Sugar Art Championship

The European championship dedicated to sugar art.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

Gargantua

The competition dedicated to contract catering.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

European Butcher Competition

The European competition for the butchery trades.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

Cheese & Chefs

A competition that brings cheese and cooking together.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

French Cheesemongers Cup

The national benchmark competition for cheesemongers.

Sirha Métiers de Bouche

French Pizza Championship

The best French pizza makers gathered on the Pizza World stage.

Sirha Pizza World

French Pizza a Due Championship

The French pizza championship for duos.

Sirha Pizza World

French Neapolitan Pizza Championship

The art of authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Sirha Pizza World

French Contemporary Pizza Championship

The French championship dedicated to contemporary pizza.

Sirha Pizza World

French Dried Pasta Championship

The French championship dedicated to dried pasta.

Sirha Pizza World

French Fresh Pasta Championship

The French championship dedicated to fresh pasta.

Sirha Pizza World

Challenge Un Œil en Salle

A challenge dedicated to front of house professions.

Sirha Lifestyle

Maître d'Hôtel Trophy

The art of table service, from carving to guéridon service.

Sirha Lifestyle

French Bakery Cup

The national benchmark competition for French bakers.

Sirha Bake

Best Of Mondial du Pain

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Sirha Bake

French Coffee Championship

The national championship dedicated to coffee.

Sirha Coffee

Latte Art

Drawing with milk to enhance the drink.

Sirha Coffee

Coffee in Good Spirits

Recipes that combine coffee and spirits.

Sirha Coffee

Brewing Cup

Brewing filter coffee by hand.

Sirha Coffee

Barista

The competition that qualifies for the World Barista Championship.

Sirha Coffee

Sirha Innovation Awards

Rewarding innovation in food service.

Place des Lumières

Sirha Pitch

Entrepreneurs pitch their project to an expert panel for tailored advice.

Place des Lumières

Exhibitors, showcase your innovationApply for the Sirha Innovation Awards 2027

Give your innovation a showcase at the heart of the show, on sirha.com and in the press. Submit your application in your Exhibitor Area.

12
awards
4
categories
16 Nov 2026
entry deadline

Lyon, the world capital of culinary competitions

Lyon does not host the world’s greatest culinary competitions by chance. As the cradle of French gastronomy and a crossroads of tradition and innovation, the city has long embodied the high standards and pursuit of excellence that define these competitions.

Sirha Lyon is a natural extension of this heritage: a trade show where excellence is not simply celebrated, but brought to life.

Sirha Lyon - Eurexpo - January 2027 Attend the Sirha Lyon competitions

Join professionals from around the world and experience the world’s greatest culinary competitions live, at the heart of Sirha Lyon.