Constance Hotels & Resorts has revealed the first highlights of the 20th edition of the Constance Festival Culinaire, taking place from 19 to 27 February 2027 at Constance Belle Mare Plage, Constance Prince Maurice and Constance Le Chaland in Mauritius. Marking two decades of culinary encounters and knowledge-sharing, this anniversary edition will bring together renowned figures from gastronomy, pastry, sommellerie and hospitality, alongside former winners and talents from across Constance Hotels & Resorts.
Among the personalities announced for the anniversary edition are Régis Marcon, Pierre Hermé, Cyril Lignac, Mercotte, Olivier Poussier, Raimonds Tomsons, Andreas Larsson, Jay Boyle, Ronni Mortensen and Marc Hoellinger. Together, they will contribute to an edition shaped by the values that have defined the Festival since its creation: high standards, knowledge sharing, creativity and the transmission of expertise.
TWENTY YEARS OF ENCOUNTERS AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING
Since its beginnings, the Constance Festival Culinaire has placed exchange at the heart of its philosophy. Michelin-starred chefs, pastry chefs, sommeliers, service professionals and talents from Constance Hotels & Resorts come together to exchange perspectives, share their expertise and advance their respective crafts.
For this anniversary edition, former winners will return to take part in the competitions and reunite with the Constance teams. The addition of Constance Le Chaland will bring the number of competing teams to seven, joining those from Constance Belle Mare Plage, Constance Prince Maurice, Constance Lemuria Seychelles, Constance Ephelia Seychelles, Constance Moofushi Maldives and Constance Halaveli Maldives.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE ART OF SERVICE
The festival’s longstanding competitions will return with the Deutz Trophy, the Régis Marcon Trophy and the Pierre Hermé Trophy, alongside exclusive dining experiences. For its 20th anniversary, the Festival will broaden its celebration of hospitality expertise.
The Jars Art de la Table Trophy will evolve into the Service Arts Trophy, expanding the competition to recognise the expertise of sommeliers, bartenders and professionals in the art of table service.
A DISTINGUISHED JURY FOR THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The 20th edition will bring together a jury of leading figures from the worlds of gastronomy, pastry, sommellerie and hospitality, including Régis Marcon, three-Michelin-starred chef and 1995 Bocuse d’Or winner; Pierre Hermé, 2016 World’s Best Pastry Chef; Marc Hoellinger, President and CEO of Maison Deutz; Cyril Lignac, acclaimed chef, restaurateur and pâtissier; Mercotte, renowned pastry expert, author and judge of Le Meilleur Pâtissier France; Jay Boyle, three-Michelin-star restaurant Maaemo in Norway; Ronni Mortensen, three-Michelin-star restaurant Geranium in Denmark and 2021 Bocuse d’Argent winner; Olivier Poussier, 2000 World’s Best Sommelier; Andreas Larsson, 2007 World’s Best Sommelier and Raimonds Tomsons, 2023 World’s Best Sommelier.
LONGSTANDING PARTNERS JOIN THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The anniversary edition will also celebrate the longstanding relationships that have contributed to the development of the Festival. Champagne Deutz, a historic partner of the event, will continue its involvement through the Deutz Trophy, dedicated to the precision and harmony of food and champagne pairings.
“At Constance Hotels & Resorts, gastronomy is an essential part of the experience we create for our guests.The Constance Festival Culinaire brings this commitment to life, placing our chefs, sommeliers and service teams at the heart of an exchange with leading figures in international gastronomy. This 20th edition celebrates their passion and the expertise they continue to develop and share across our hotels. The return of former winners and the greater prominence given to service professionals reflect our ambition to nurture talent and celebrate every aspect of hospitality. I would like to thank our longstanding partners and wish all participants an inspiring anniversary edition, true to the spirit of sharing and creativity that defines Constance Hotels & Resorts,” says Jean-Jacques Vallet, CEO of Constance Hospitality.
A MILESTONE EDITION IN MAURITIUS
Two decades after its creation, the Constance Festival Culinaire is preparing for a landmark anniversary edition. From 19 to 27 February 2027, Constance Belle Mare Plage, Constance Prince Maurice and Constance Le Chaland will provide the setting for a week dedicated to fine gastronomy, where culinary artistry, expertise and a spirit of celebration will come together to mark twenty years of excellence.
Created in 2006 as an encounter between renowned chefs and Constance’s talented culinary teams, the festival has made dialogue and knowledge-sharing central to its identity. Each edition invites Michelin-starred chefs,
leading pastry chefs and masters of service to create experiences in which the traditions of the Indian Ocean meet influences from Asia, Africa and Europe. From this exchange of expertise and cultures has emerged one of the highlights of the international gastronomic calendar.
The Constance Festival Culinaire remains true to its values of sharing, creativity and showcasing local ingredients. The event invites gourmets, culinary enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs to embark on a sensory journey through flavours, textures and emotions.
