{"id":49483,"date":"2025-10-01T12:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/?p=49483"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:06:57","slug":"registration-open-for-the-9th-edition-of-chef-balfego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/registration-open-for-the-9th-edition-of-chef-balfego\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Open for the 9th Edition of Chef Balfeg\u00f3"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>The Chef Balfeg\u00f3 gastronomic competition has officially opened registrations for its ninth edition, consolidating its position as one of the leading international contests dedicated to bluefin tuna.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This competition, which in its latest edition set a record for international participation with contestants from 9 countries, aims to find the new master of bluefin tuna cuisine to succeed the winner of the 2025 edition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48949\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-090805-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1348\" height=\"908\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-090805-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-090805-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-090805-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-090805-1536x1036.png 1536w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-090805.png 1887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All chefs currently working in any restaurant in Europe can submit their application here <strong>until April 30.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/balfego.com\/concurso-chef-balfego\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49484 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-300x81.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"81\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-1024x277.png 1024w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115.png 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An internal jury, made up of chefs and fine dining professionals, will select the <strong>4 best proposals<\/strong>, which will compete with<strong> 8 European chefs<\/strong> coming from an international semifinal to be held next autumn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48979\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-092023-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1359\" height=\"2059\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-092023-198x300.png 198w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-092023-675x1024.png 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1359px) 100vw, 1359px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The application process consists\u2014besides completing the form with personal details and professional experience\u2014of submitting a written preparation and a photograph of two recipes featuring bluefin tuna as the main ingredient. The first must \u043e\u0431\u044f\u0437\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e use the bluefin tuna loin; the second can use any cut of the tuna, chosen from the more than 20 currently marketed by Balfeg\u00f3.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48971\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-091831-300x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1364\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-091831-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-091831-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1364px) 100vw, 1364px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Legacy of Excellence: The European Triumph of 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The launch of this new edition comes after a historic eighth edition, in which German chef Franz-Josef Unterlechner, from the restaurant Schwarzreiter (Munich), claimed the award. Unterlechner impressed the jury with dishes such as his \u201cTuna Pearl stuffed with Ossetra caviar, oyster, and tagetes,\u201d showcasing the competition\u2019s ability to attract the highest level of culinary talent across the continent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48512\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CB-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"910\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CB-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CB-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CB-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CB.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2025 podium was completed by L\u00e9o Besnard (Le Lion d\u2019Or, Switzerland) in second place, and Athinagoras Kostakos (Noema, Greece) in third place, reinforcing the global nature of a competition that brings together technique, culture, and product.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48526\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JURADO-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1370\" height=\"913\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JURADO-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JURADO-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JURADO-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JURADO.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Technical Excellence and a Legendary Jury<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The twelve selected finalists \u2014four national and eight international\u2014 will compete in a live cooking event at the facilities of Le Cordon Bleu Madrid on November 30. That same evening, the awards ceremony will take place at the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Pr\u00edncipe P\u00edo, where the winners will be announced in front of the press and attending audience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49004\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-093537-235x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1374\" height=\"1754\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-093537-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-093537-802x1024.png 802w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-093537-768x981.png 768w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-04-093537.png 851w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The verdict will be entrusted to an exceptional jury chaired by<strong> Mart\u00edn Berasategui<\/strong> (12 Michelin stars) and composed of renowned chefs and leading gastronomic critics. In the 2025 edition, Quique Dacosta, Fina Puigdevall, and Ricard Camarena were responsible for evaluating the finalists\u2019 proposals.<\/p>\n<p>The evaluation criteria will focus on flavor, aroma, and texture<strong> (40 points)<\/strong>, presentation <strong>(30 points)<\/strong>, balance of ingredients<strong> (15 points)<\/strong>, and the proper handling of the product<strong> (15 points)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48863\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-03-125747-197x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2079\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-03-125747-197x300.png 197w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-03-125747.png 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Springboard for Fine Dining<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Being named <strong>Chef Balfeg\u00f3<\/strong> represents a decisive boost in any chef\u2019s career. The prizes in this edition are valued at <strong>over \u20ac30,000<\/strong>, and for the first-place winner they include <strong>\u20ac6,000<\/strong> in cash, a gastronomic trip to <strong>Japan<\/strong>, professional audiovisual coverage, and the prestige of joining a star-studded list of winners.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48886\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-03-130800-300x199.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1358\" height=\"901\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-03-130800-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-03-130800-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1358px) 100vw, 1358px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new edition of<strong> Chef Balfeg\u00f3<\/strong> is already underway, seeking chefs ready to turn bluefin tuna into a true showcase of talent, technique, and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Because the next great creation that puts these values at the center of the stage could bear your signature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/balfego.com\/concurso-chef-balfego\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49484 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-300x81.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"81\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-1024x277.png 1024w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/balfego.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boton-de-registro-en-azul-oscuro-e1774006405115.png 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chef Balfeg\u00f3 gastronomic competition has officially opened registrations for its ninth edition, consolidating its position as one of the leading international contests dedicated to bluefin tuna. This competition, which in its latest edition set a record for international participation with contestants from 9 countries, aims to find the new master of bluefin tuna cuisine &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/registration-open-for-the-9th-edition-of-chef-balfego\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":48856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49483"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49491,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49483\/revisions\/49491"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balfego.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}