Toronto chef Keith Pears led Team Canada to a commendable 10th place finish at the 2025 Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France, representing the country's best result in over a decade. Pears, alongside his commis Joseph Mongillo, expressed pride in their performance despite fierce competition. Their achievement reflects a positive trajectory for Canada's culinary scene, notably since their last top-10 finish in 2013. The competition highlighted the quality of their menu, which was well-received by judges, and is seen as a stepping stone for future Canadian participation in global culinary competitions.
Pears expressed pride in his team's achievements, noting that they competed in a high-stakes environment, which signifies progress for Canada on the global culinary stage.
Catherine Lefebvre praised the Canadian menu as extraordinary, suggesting it was competitive against past winners and highlighting the strong overall performance of the team.
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