On 7 November 2026 in Mérindol, adults and juniors are invited to put on their aprons for a cooking competition inspired by the Mediterranean, under the watchful eye of chef Laetitia Visse, chair of the jury.
Held as part of the Livres & Gastronomie fair in Mérindol, the cooking competition invites adults and juniors to create a recipe inspired by the Mediterranean. Olive oil, Provençal herbs, citrus fruit, fish or spices: the theme lends itself to a wide range of sweet and savoury interpretations.
The creations will be presented to a jury chaired by Laetitia Visse, chef at La Femme du Boucher restaurant in Marseille. It is an invitation to explore flavours, combinations and presentation, and to take the jury on a culinary journey around the Mediterranean.
After the applications have been shortlisted, 12 recipes will be selected for the final, held in Mérindol on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Finalists
12 recipes selected
from the applications received
Presentation
20 minutes
to plate and present the dish
Tasting
4 plates to present
to the jury
The selected candidates will present their creation to the jury from 10 am. The dishes must be prepared in advance: the time allowed on site will be devoted to plating and presentation.
Chaired by chef Laetitia Visse, the jury will consider several criteria, including how well the recipe reflects the “Mediterranean” theme, its taste and balance, originality and visual presentation.
The results will be announced at the end of the afternoon during the aperitif at the Salle des fêtes, with prizes awarded to the top three entrants in each category.
To take part in the competition, the registration form must be submitted by 20 October 2026.
You can download the form online, request it by email at mculture.84@gmail.com, or collect it directly from Mérindol Town Hall.
Download the registration form →Practical information on Cooking competition in Mérindol: adults and juniors
Opening times and periods
Saturday 7 November 2026.
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