Join us at Team USA 2019’s official sendoff event at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, CA! Guests will enjoy bites and libations from some of the best local Chefs that Menlo Park has to offer, as well as an exclusive Q&A session with current Team USA members Head Coach Chef Robert Sulatycky, Head Chef Matthew Kirkley and Commis Mimi Chen.

For more details or to secure your spot, visit Rosewood Sand Hill‘s website.

Event Details:
Tuesday January  8
6 – 8:30 PM
Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Tickets are $175/person.

If you would like to support the Road to Lyon tour by making a contribution to ment’or, please click click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.

Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Join us in Lyon this January! Package details are as follows:

Package A: $5,000 USD / 2 Guests

1. 3-night stay at Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
   1. Checking in Monday, January 28, out Thursday, January 31
2. Dinner at L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges for 2 (Paul Bocuse’s restaurant)
3. Dinner at Comptoir de l’Est and access to Team USA’s after party on Wednesday, January 30 for 2
4. 2 Tickets to the Bocuse d’Or Competition
   1. Dates of competition are Tuesday & Wednesday January 29 & 30; please note: Team USA competes on Tuesday the 29th
5. Exclusive Team USA Merchandise
6. *Fair Market Value for this package is $3,000.00 USD.

Package B: $5,500 USD / 2 Guests

1. 4-night stay at Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
   1. Checking in Sunday, January 27, out Thursday, January 31
2. Dinner at L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges for 2 (Paul Bocuse’s restaurant)
3. Dinner at Comptoir de l’Est and access to Team USA’s after party on Wednesday, January 30 for 2
4. 2 Tickets to the Bocuse d’Or Competition
   1. Dates of competition are Tuesday & Wednesday January 29 & 30; please note: Team USA competes on Tuesday the 29th
5. Exclusive Team USA Merchandise
6. *Fair Market Value for this package is $3,500.00 USD.

VIP Bocuse d’Or Experience Offered by GL Events: $18,000 USD / 2 Guests

1. Private ground transfers to/from Lyon Bron Airport
2. 3-night stay in Junior Suite at brand new Hotel Boscolo (5 Stars in downtown Lyon)
3. Guided tour of the Halles Paul Bocuse and the city of Lyon
4. 2 high-flying lunches in Bocuse d’Or event and tour
5. 2 tickets to Grands Chefs gala dinners at City Hall on January 29
6. Access to corporate box for Bocuse d’Or Awards Ceremony
7. 2 tickets to Bocuse d’Or celebration Gala
8. Private driver & ground transfers to/from all activities
9. *Fair Market Value for this package is $14,000.00 USD; cost includes approximate VAT charges.

Bocuse d’Or Celebratory Gala Add On: On the evening of January 30, GL Events hosts a celebratory Gala dinner in conclusion of the Bocuse d’Or. Until December 21, tickets are available for purchase for an additional €285/person. Please inquire for more details.

2018 Young Chef & Commis Competition

As we continue to build our legacy and introduce more aspiring young cooks to the Bocuse d’Or, we are proud to present our 2018 Young Chef and Commis Competitions. These events help identify up-and-coming culinary leaders and provide them with the incredible opportunity to travel to Lyon, France and support team USA at the 2019 Bocuse d’Or Finale in January.

On December 12th, you can cheer on seven Young Chef teams and five Commis candidates, as they compete in front of a panel of esteemed chefs from the Foundation’s Culinary Council. 

Chef judges include Paul Bartolotta (The Bartolotta Restaurants), Justin Cogley (Aubergine), Gerard Craft (Niche Food Group), Olivier Dubreuil (The Venetian Palazzo Resort), Chris Hastings (Hot & Hot Fish Club), Michelle Karr-Ueoka (MW Restaurant), Timothy Hollingsworth (Otium), Roland Passot (La Folie), Mathew Peters (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2017 Gold Medalist), Francis Reynard (Chileno Bay Club & Dune Deck Beach Club), Rich Rosendale (Roots 657), Curtis Stone (Stones Restaurant Group), Philip Tessier (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2015 Silver Medalist; Hestan).

Young Chef Candidates:

Commis Candidates:

Event Details:
8:30am | Guest Arrival
11:35 – 1:20pm | Young Chef Team Presentations
1:50 – 3:05pm | Commis Candidate Presentations
3:45 – 4:15pm | Young Chef & Commis Competition Awards

Tickets:
$25 Special Culinary Professional Rate

The Road to Lyon tour is coming to Los Angeles! For one night only, enjoy a collaborative five-course meal from some of Los Angeles’ most esteemed Chefs. Chefs Josiah Citrin and Ken Takayama will host this exclusive dinner at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Mélisse on December 2nd.

Event Details:
Sunday December 2
Reservations available from 5:30-9:15 PM PT
Mélisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Guest Chefs:
Timothy Hollingsworth (Otium)
Walter Manzke (République)
Ari Rosenson (CUT Beverly Hills)
Nyesha Arrington (Native)
Brooke Williamson (Playa Provisions)

To secure your reservation, visit OpenTable or
call Mélisse at (310) 395-0881.

Reservations are $175/person for the prix-fixe menu, exclusive of alcohol.
Wine pairings are available for an additional $95/person, generously provided by Spire Collection.

If you would like to support the Road to Lyon tour by making a contribution to ment’or, please click click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.

Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Come join us in Austin to meet Chef Mathew Peters, the first ever Gold Winner from Team USA at the Bocuse d’Or for not one, but two nights of exclusive culinary events! All net proceeds will support Team USA as they prepare to bring home another Gold from the upcoming Bocuse d’Or, the world’ most prestigious culinary competition.

Taste Around Event:
Tuesday November 27
6 – 9:00 PM CT
Fairmont Austin’s 7th Floor

On Tuesday, November 27th, the Fairmont Austin will host Chef Mathew Peters along with some of the city’s best chefs for an exclusive Taste Around event. Chef Mathew Peters (2017) will prepare a menu of selected canapés for a cocktail reception alongside Chefs:

Nic Yanes (Juniper)
André Natera (Fairmont Austin)
Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye)
Junior Borges (most recently Joule hotel)
Michael Fojtasek (Olamaie)
Matt McCallister (Homewood Restaurant)
Justin Cogley (Aubergine)
Graham Dodds (most recently Statler Hotel)
Sarah Heard & Nathan Lemley (Foreign & Domestic)

Then, on Wednesday, November 28th, Garrison Restaurant’s Chef André Natera welcomes Chefs Mathew Peters, Junior Borges and Justin Cogley for an exclusive five-course seated dinner. This dinner will showcase dinners created by this team of acclaimed culinary leaders and guests will have the opportunity to dine and meet-and-greet with the Chefs.

Guest Chef Dinner Event Details:
Wednesday, November 28
7-9:30 PM CT
Fairmont Austin’s Garrison Restaurant

If you would like to support the Road to Lyon tour by making a contribution to ment’or, please click click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.

Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

*Seating is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in pairs at a price of $200 per pair. Limit one pair of tickets per cardmember.

As a valued American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmember, you and a guest are cordially invited to join Chef Stephan Pyles for an unforgettable dining experience at his esteemed restaurant Stampede 66. 

Enjoy an evening filled with culinary delights, handcrafted by cookbook author, philanthropist and celebrated Chef Stephan Pyles, a 5th generation Texan and founding father of Southwestern Cuisine. It’s sure to be a dining experience you’ll never forget!

Thursday, October 11, 2018
6:30 pm | Cocktail hour
7:30 pm | Dinner
Stampede 66
2203 N Akard Street, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201

Proceeds benefit ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly. ^(C)2018 ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.

American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage^(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage^(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage^(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage^(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.

American Airlines, AAdvantage^(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc.

The AAdvantage^(R) Aviator^(R) Mastercard^(R) is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

*Seating is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in pairs at a price of $200 per pair. Limit one pair of tickets per cardmember.

As a valued American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmember, you and a guest are cordially invited to join Chef Scott Conant for an unforgettable dining experience at his esteemed restaurant Mora Italian. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Scott’s career spans over three decades, including projects such as Fusco in New York’s Flatiron district, Masso Osteria off-the-strip in Las Vegas, and Scarpetta at the iconic Fontainebleu Miami Beach.

Enjoy an evening filled with culinary delights, handcrafted by Chef/Owner Scott Conant.

Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 6:30 pm
Mora Italian
5651 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Proceeds benefit ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly. ^(C)2018 ment’or, Ltd.  All rights reserved.

American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage^(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage^(R) program with six months’ notice.  Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated.  Unless specified, AAdvantage^(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) status.  American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies.  For complete details about the AAdvantage^(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.  

American Airlines, AAdvantage^(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc.  

The AAdvantage^(R) Aviator^(R) Mastercard^(R) is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.