CONVOTHERM STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOCUSE D’OR – OFFICIAL PARTNER FOR THE CURRENT CYCLE THROUGH 2027

Eglfing, Germany (19 February 2026) – Convotherm, a brand of Welbilt and a proud member of the Ali Group, is extending its long-standing partnership with the world’s most renowned cooking competition, the Bocuse d’Or. In the current cycle of this exceptional competition—often referred to as the “Olympic Games of gastronomy” – throughout 2027 Convotherm will continue to support the national and continental qualification rounds as an official partner, on the road to the next World Championship. The final will take place at the international trade fair SIRHA in Lyon in January 2027.

For more than 25 years, Convotherm has been closely associated with the Bocuse d’Or. The partnership is built on shared values: the highest quality standards, a passion for culinary excellence, and a commitment to supporting chefs worldwide. Under the guiding principle “Advancing your ambitions,” Convotherm demonstrates its dedication by supporting ambitious culinary professionals with high-performance technology as they bring their culinary visions to life.

As part of the qualification competitions, Convotherm provides state-of-the-art combi oven technology. The equipment combines innovation, precision, and sustainability, meeting the demanding requirements of one of the world’s most challenging cooking competitions. Developed and manufactured in Germany, Convotherm combi ovens are designed to meet the diverse needs of professional kitchens around the globe.

“The Bocuse d’Or represents excellence, creativity, and passion in cooking like few other competitions. Continuing this journey together in the current round confirms the close and trusting partnership that has connected us for many years,” explains Claus Pedersen, Managing Director of Convotherm.

The renewed partnership covers all qualification stages through to the Grand Finale of the Bocuse d’Or 2027 in Lyon. As an official partner, Convotherm supports the competitions by providing powerful combi oven technology and assists the participating teams on their road to the World Championship.

The next highlight within the qualification rounds is the Bocuse d’Or Europe, which takes place for the first time in France, on 15 and 16 March 2026. The host city is the Mediterranean metropolis of Marseille. The European preliminary round will be held at Parc Chanot as part of Sirha Méditerranée. Here too, Convotherm will stand alongside the Bocuse d’Or as a main partner, providing cutting-edge, sustainable combi oven technology that meets the competition’s high demands and offers chefs maximum precision and reliability.