On January 25th and 26th, 2011 at Lyon, the Bocuse d’Or 2011 will mark the conclusion to eighteen months of national and continental selection events that have been held throughout the world. In a festive atmosphere that has nothing to envy major sporting competitions and in the presence of Yannick Alleno, Honorary President (3* Chef at the Meurice, Silver Bocuse 1999), also of Geir Skeie, President of the International Jury (Bocuse d’Or 2009) and of course of Paul Bocuse, President founder, the 24 finalists, proudly bearing the colours of their respective countries, will give a unique performance in front of an enthusiastic audience. This new edition of the Bocuse d’Or will mark the return of “historical” countries such as Germany, Belgium and Italy, as well as the participation of nations that are new to the contest, such as Guatemala (grand finalist of its continental selection event), Indonesia and also Poland – after 16 years of absence – who will undoubtedly add a fresh impetus to this new edition.