Help send Team USA to the world’s most prestigious culinary competition, the Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France. This event is proudly hosted by Niche Food Group, showcasing our commitment to culinary excellence and supporting the Bocuse d'Or Team USA.

Join us for an experiential tasting event featuring dishes crafted by renowned chefs from across the country, an exciting culinary auction, and opportunities to directly support emerging chefs through Ment’or’s programs.

Date: November 7th, 2024
7:15 PM - 9:15 PM

Where: Expat BBQ,
City Foundry St. Louis.

Ticket Levels and Pricing:

• General Admission: $150
  Includes access to the event’s chef stations, as well as an open bar with beer, wine, and signature cocktails.

• Early Admission: $200
  Enjoy early entry to be the first to sample all signature dishes & open bar, along with a special welcome toast upon arrival
  (Only 50 tickets available!)

• VIP Admission: $250
  In addition to early access, VIP guests will receive entry to the exclusive chef afterparty at None of the Above and a curated swag bag. (Only 25 tickets available!).

Ment’or is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that aims to educate and inspire excellence in young culinary professionals and champions the diversity and creativity of the traditions and quality of cuisine in America. Ment’or is led by founders Chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller and Jérôme Bocuse, as well as an esteemed Culinary Council of over sixty renowned chefs. Educational grants and internship opportunities are offered to culinary professionals through the Ment'or Continuing Education Grant Program, which has awarded almost $2 million in grants since 2014 to young chefs all across the U.S. The Young Chef and Commis Competition series offer yet another opportunity for them to further their careers. Additionally, the organization established the Ment'or Giving Fund to help support those who are the backbone of the restaurant profession in times of crisis. Ment’or is also responsible for recruiting, training, and funding the promising young American chefs who represent Team USA in the prestigious biennial Bocuse d’Or competition, held in Lyon, France.