IX Edition
Chef Balfegó 2026

Chef Balfegó 2026, IX edition. From Paris to Madrid, the road to the title.

The Balfegó European Bluefin Tuna Haute Cuisine Competition: semifinal in Paris and grand final in Madrid.

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Limited capacity · Places allocated in order of registration

Paris

26.10.26

European semi-final

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35 days

Madrid

30.11.26

Grand final

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The contest

What is Chef Balfegó?

Chef Balfegó is one of Europe's most important culinary competitions, recognizing the best creations made with Balfegó bluefin tuna—considered one of the world's most exceptional products.

In its 9th edition, chefs from across Europe will compete for the title of Chef Balfegó in a grand final that will bring together 8 European finalists and 4 national finalists.

IX: Edition
13: European semi-finalists
8 + 4: Finalists in Madrid
2: Cities, a title

European Semi-final · October 26, 2026 · Paris

Grand Final · November 30, 2026 · Madrid

Are you a professional in the foodservice or distribution sector?

Experience the Chef Balfegó European semi-final and be part of a unique event.

Experience the Chef Balfegó grand final and be part of a unique event.

Provide your details to attend the 9th edition of Chef Balfegó and discover, in person, the talent of the 13 semi-finalist chefs who will compete for a spot in the grand final in Madrid.

Leave us your details to attend the grand final of the9th edition of Chef Balfegó and see the 12 finalists competing for the title in person.

Limited capacity
Places allocated in order of registration
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Attendance request

Europeansemi-final

26.10.26

NewCap Center · 17:30

Attendance request

Grand final

30.11.26

Teatro Príncipe Pío · 20:00

Applications for the Paris semi-final are now closed. Thank you for your interest! We will soon open applications for the grand final in Madrid.

Filling out this form does not guarantee attendance. Spots will be assigned in the order of registration until capacity is reached, and you will receive a confirmation email.

Paris → Madrid · The road to the grand final

Two cities. Two stages. A shared goal.

The Chef Balfegó journey began in Paris, where 13 European semi-finalists competed for one of the 8 spots in the grand final.

In Madrid, the eight selected European chefs will join thefour national finalists to compete for the Chef Balfegó title.

Semifinalists plating dishes in the kitchen during the Chef Balfegó semifinal.

Stage 01 · Semi-final

Paris

October 26, 2026

October 26 · Paris
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Europeansemi-final
Le Cordon Bleu Paris · 09:00
13 semifinalistas → 8 plazas para la gran final
13 chefs competed in Paris for one of the eight spots that would allow them to continue their journey toward Madrid.
October 26 · Paris
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Gala and awards ceremony
NewCap Center · 17:30
The 8 European chefs advancing to the grand final have been announced.

35 days later, heading to Madrid

8 European chefs advance to the grand final

Stage 02 · Grand Final

Madrid

November 30, 2026

November 30 · Madrid
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Grand final
Le Cordon Bleu Madrid · 09:00
8 European finalists + 4 national finalists
The twelve finalists will compete for the title of Chef Balfegó.
November 30 · Madrid
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Gala and awards ceremony
Teatro Príncipe Pío · 20:00
The conclusion of the competition. Here, the new Chef Balfegó will be revealed.