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The Final 2026

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Winner

David Propst

The Finalists

David Propst

EXECUTIVE CHEF Private Chef, West Virginia

Jeremy Spesard

EXECUTIVE CHEF Render Hospitality llc, Massasuchetts

Adrien Calmels

EXECUTIVE CHEF Adrien Hospitality Group LLC, Oregon

Elijah Pulley

EXECUTIVE CHEF Saddle and Cycle Club , Illinois

Andres Prussing

EXECUTIVE CHEF, Marriott City Center, North Carolina

The Competition

Theme: "Stuffed Fish with Mushrooms and Shellfish, in a Crust Artichoke Hearts with Green Asparagus & a dessert tartelette Ananas "

For this challenge, candidates must prepare a Stuffed Fish with Mushrooms and Shellfish in a Crust, accompanied by Artichoke Hearts with Green Asparagus, for eight guests. The fish is to be butterflied and filled with a mushroom and shellfish stuffing (without truffle), supported by a herb-infused black bass mousse, then wrapped in a crust of the candidate’s choice and served hot with a shellfish sauce on the side. The presentation must include eight turned artichoke hearts with green asparagus, along with two additional garnishes of the candidate’s choice, all completed within a five-hour timeframe. To complement the savory dish, candidates must also create eight individual tartlets, with dough and shape at their discretion, featuring both fresh and cooked pineapple as the main component. Additional flavors such as coconut, mango, passion fruit, and lime may be incorporated in moderation, accompanied by an optional sauce, and presented individually on plates.

Exceptional Partners

The success of the Jean-Jacques Dietrich Culinary Trophy is due to its partners, who have enabled the Académie Culinaire de France Delegation - US & Canada to reward participants according to their achievements, welcome them and support them in the best conditions.

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