Ment’or News
Team USA recently competed at the prestigious 2025 Bocuse d’Or, the world’s premier culinary challenge. Out of 24 top-tier teams from around the globe, Team USA finished an impressive 7th place. We are incredibly proud of the entire team – led by Head Chef Stefani De Palma, Commis Bradley Waddle, and Head Coach Sebastian Gibrand – and the passion and commitment they showed in the 2025 Bocuse d’Or. Congratulations to all the hardworking teams who took part in this historic competition. Check out our gallery link above or Instagram for more behind-the-scenes moments from our time in Lyon. Go Team USA!
Ment’or is also excited to announce the 2025 Grant Program recipients. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the Ment’or Grant Program is designed to provide young, aspiring chefs who may not have the resources with unique opportunities to expand their training and skills. Through this program, established mentors from around the country and the world’s top restaurants open their doors and provide invaluable access and training to the next generation of culinary talent. Congrats to the twenty-one recipients of this year’s Grant Program!
