Constance Festival Culinaire
19th Edition's Winners
The 19th edition of the Constance Festival Culinaire celebrated culinary excellence, creativity and savoir-faire across
Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Prince Maurice.
Bringing together internationally renowned chefs and rising talents from across the Constance Hotels & Resorts collection, this exceptional edition once again highlighted the spirit of transmission, innovation and passion that defines the festival.
Discover the winners of each competition and relive the defining moments of this remarkable edition.
Régis Marcon Trophy Competition
Celebrating local ingredients, the competition highlighted creativity and technique through refined interpretations inspired by the richness of the Indian Ocean.
Winners
Chef Sébastien Grospellier - La Table de Chaintré restaurant, Chaintré in France & Soniya -Constance Lemuria Seychelles
Deutz Trophy
Blending gastronomy and champagne, the competition revealed harmonious pairings where balance, elegance and creativity came together.
Winner
Chef Simone Cantafio - La Stua de Michil, Corvara in Badia BZ in Italy
Pierre Hermé Trophy
Exploring the art of pastry, the competition showcased creativity, precision and storytelling through refined techniques and bold interpretations.
Winners
Alexsandra Lacharmante - Constance Belle Mare Plage & Alban Guilmet - Boutique Alban Guilmet
Artistic Piece
Creativity and craftsmanship are recognised through the artistic expression and technical excellence of the most outstanding piece.
Winner
Pascal Hainigue - Chef pâtissier à l’Auberge de l’Ill** &
Pâtissier de l’année 2025 par le Chef Magazine
Constance Cafe Gourmand Competition
Highlighting finesse and indulgence, the competition revealed the creativity of pastry through refined and elegant sweet creations.
Winner
Geetanjalee Dalwhoor - Constance Belle Mare Plage
"Jars Arts de la table" Competition
Celebrating the art of presentation, the competition showcased creativity and storytelling through unique and inspiring table settings.
Winner
Yovilen Etwaroo - Constance Belle Mare Plage
Winners of the Voting Polls
Prize
1 Nespresso Machine
Winner
Sophie Karrimbuccus
Constance Café Gourmand
Prize
1 Magnum de Deutz
Winner
Nadine Duthil
Deutz Trophy
Prize
3 nights at Constance Belle Mare Plage in Bed & Breakfast
Winner
Rossi Laurent
Régis Marcon Trophy
Prize
6 deep plates & 6 dessert plates by Jars
Winner
Agnès Lopez
Jars Arts of the Table Trophy
Prize
3 nights at Constance Belle Mare Plage in Bed & Breakfast
Winner
Carlyne Lam Po Tang
Pierre Hermé Trophy
Gateau Piment Competition
1st place
Dharvesh Mungur
A true expression of Mauritian street food heritage, the Gâteau Piment Competition honours a timeless recipe passed down through generations. Dharvesh Mungur stood out with a perfect balance of texture and spice, capturing the authentic taste and spirit of this iconic island favourite.
