Constance Festival Culinaire 2025 A culinary celebration of excellence
nabdalhadath – Ahmed Bin Abdulqader
The much-anticipated Constance Festival Culinaire returns for its 18th edition, promising another week of high-level gastronomy, artistry, and epicurean excellence. From 20th to 29th March 2025, Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Prince Maurice will once again transform into the ultimate stage for an extraordinary culinary experience.
Since its inception in 2006, the Constance Festival Culinaire has grown into an unmissable international event, drawing food enthusiasts, Michelin-starred chefs, and pastry virtuosos from around the world. This year, the festival continues its legacy of passion, creativity, and savoir-faire, bringing together elite chefs who will be paired with Constance Hotels & Resorts’ talented culinary teams from Mauritius, the Maldives, and the Seychelles.
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For this milestone edition, the festival is honoured to welcome once again the legendary Régis Marcon, the revered three-Michelin-starred French chef, who will preside over the Régis Marcon Trophy. He will be joined by Pierre
The festival features four major competitions, where talent, precision, and passion will take centre stage:
Deutz Trophy, our longtime partner
Régis Marcon Trophy
Pierre Hermé Trophy
Jars Art of the Table Trophy
Beyond the competitions, the festival fosters a spirit of sharing and camaraderie, uniting chefs, connoisseurs, and food lovers in a celebration of gastronomy, refinement, and innovation.
The Deutz trophy and the Regis Marcon Trophy
A prestigious selection of Michelin-starred chefs from across the globe will participate in these two renowned contests:
Chef Markus Dalen – Sweden
Chef Joshua Cutress – UK
Chef Roberto Di Pinto – Italy
Chef Louis Gachet – France
Chef Fabien Lefebvre – France
Chef Lukas Kapeller – Austria
These chefs will be evaluated by an esteemed jury composed of culinary masters, including:
Patrick Bertron (2 Michelin stars)
Orjan Johannessen (Bocuse d’Or Winner 2015)
Sebastian Gibrand (Bocuse d’Argent 2019)
Frédéric Morel (2 Michelin stars)
Emmanuel Renaut (3 Michelin stars)
Pierre Sang (Finalist, Top Chef France)
Pierre Hermé Trophy: The Ultimate Pastry Challenge
For the 2025 edition, six pastry chefs will push the boundaries of confectionery artistry:
Marc Rivière – World Pastry Champion 2017, France
Christophe Renou – Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015, France
Alain Chartier – Champion du Monde Glacier 2003, France
Arnaud Larher – Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2007, France
Alexandre Gely – Pastry Chef Relais Dessert, France
Eric Ortuno – Pastry Chef Relais Dessert, Spain
Their creations will be judged by Pierre Hermé, Vincent Guerlais (Relais Desserts President), Frédéric Cassel (Maison Frédéric Cassel, Fontainebleau), and Mercotte (renowned TV host and culinary blogger).
Jars Art of the Table Trophy
In collaboration with esteemed partner and sponsor, Jars, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship in tableware, this competition showcases passion and creativity at its best. Jars brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to culinary excellence, elevating this journey to new heights. As part of the jury, the competition will have the pleasure of welcoming Carmel Assa., the first French content creator specialising in elegance, etiquette, and the French art of dining.
This year’s festival will feature once again five competitions, nine special dinners and masterclasses led by world-class chefs. Hosted at Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Prince Maurice, the event will allow all food lovers and Constance aficionados to be part of the excitement, as they will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite dishes and table settings online. The grand awards ceremony on 29th March will unveil the champions of this culinary showdown, celebrating talent, innovation, and artistry. Adding to the excitement, renowned personalities will be joining the festival. These include Manon Broutée, winner of the 11th season of Le Meilleur Pâtissier, and Federico Fusca, Italian Chef Influencer. From pastry expertise to gourmet storytelling and modern Italian cuisine, these influential figures will bring their unique perspectives to this celebration of culinary excellence.
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Jean-Jacques Vallet, CEO of Constance Hotels & Resorts, expresses his enthusiasm for this remarkable 18th edition:
“Over the years, the Constance Festival Culinaire has become an icon of gastronomic excellence in the Indian Ocean, each edition surpassing the last. This year promises even more unforgettable moments, culinary brilliance, and surprises. I extend my best wishes to all participants, confident that their passion and expertise will make this a truly exceptional event.”
As always, the Constance Festival Culinaire remains rooted in the values of sharing, creativity, and respect for local ingredients. This prestigious gathering invites gourmets, food lovers, and wine connoisseurs to immerse themselves in a journey of flavours, textures, and sensations. Prepare to be amazed at the Constance Festival Culinaire 2025!
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