Bertilssons Bageri

Nils Bertilssons bags the first gold medal for Sweden in the 2023 Bocuse d'Or

Bertilssons Bageri's chef creates mouthwatering edible garden and wins the top prize at one of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions

Bertilssons Bageri, a restaurant in Malmö, Sweden, has won the gold medal in the Bocuse d'Or, one of the world's most prestigious culinary competitions. This is the first time Sweden has won the gold medal in the competition's history.

The Bocuse d'Or is a biennial cooking competition that is held in Lyon, France. The competition is named after the French chef Paul Bocuse, who is considered to be one of the greatest chefs of all time.

The competition is open to chefs from all over the world. The chefs compete in a two-day competition, during which they must prepare a three-course meal for 12 people.

This year's competition was held on January 22-23. The Swedish team was led by chef Nils Bertilsson, who is the head chef at Bertilssons Bageri.

Bertilsson's winning menu featured a starter of langoustine with cauliflower and caviar, a main course of beef with beetroot and horseradish, and a dessert of chocolate with passion fruit and yuzu.

The jury was impressed by Bertilsson's technical skills and his creative use of ingredients. They also praised his team's teamwork and their ability to work under pressure.

"Nils Bertilsson and his team have created a truly exceptional menu," said jury president Jérôme Bocuse. "Their dishes were not only delicious, but they were also visually stunning."

Bertilsson's victory is a major achievement for Sweden. It is the first time that a Swedish chef has won the gold medal in the Bocuse d'Or.

Bertilsson's victory is also a testament to the strength of the Swedish culinary scene. Sweden has a long tradition of producing world-class chefs, and Bertilsson's victory is sure to inspire a new generation of chefs.