There will be nine, including only one woman, to compete for the title. Among these, the regional of the stage: Danny Fournier. At 32, this young restaurateur butcher already runs two factories in Dommartin-lès-Toul and Toul.
Passionate, he explains that he has been preparing for the competition since June! It must be said that the test is considerable. Candidates will be judged on the quality of their products and presentation as well as on all stages of production.
There will also be two separate juries, chaired by a MOF (best worker in France), Laurent Lalvée, one to follow the way of working, the other to judge the appearance and taste. “I still have a few things to review … Especially on street food products and decorations,” says Danny Fournier. “All while providing my daily services, which is not easy. Translation: His days are as long as a day without bread. But the game is worth the candle …
Fair of Beers and Flavors at the exhibition center
The French Grand Prix of artisanal charcuterie? It is an intense three-day competition conceived by the national confederation of gastronomic gastronomies, aimed at promoting the know-how of professionals.
It will take place from 21 to 23 October near Nancy, or at the Stanislas high school in Villers-lès-Nancy then at the exhibition center, for its final, open to the public. On Friday and Saturday the candidates will be in the kitchen to create five traditional pieces. Or a terrine of zander, vol-au-vent, a kouglof of ham, pigeons stuffed with porcini mushrooms and andouillettes.
They will also have to imagine a variation of “nomadic bites”, street-food style, from four of the aforementioned recipes. A novelty of the competition, “which responds to today’s consumption patterns”, specifies the head of communication for the event.
The announcement of the results will take place on Sunday 23 October at 1 pm at the Vandoeuvre exhibition center which will host the Nancy Beer and Flavors Market. In addition to the gold, silver and bronze trophies, the three winners will receive a check for € 5,000, € 3,000 or € 2,000 depending on their ranking.
