The ArsNova Culinary Prize
the celebration
of excellence
& singularity
The ArsNova Culinary Prize
the celebration
of excellence
& singularity
Created in 1967 by Claude Taittinger, the ArsNova International Culinary Prize (formerly Le Taittinger) celebrates the excellence and uniqueness of the chef’s profession. This annual award promotes creative efforts themed around a flagship product in the nine countries it covers; these efforts are then showcased first in national finals, and then an international final.
Now under the auspices of the Philanthropic ArsNova endowment fund and its Culinary Arts centre, the award highlights the commitment of its Chefs and winners, linking them with initiatives aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable and accessible food for all.
58th edition2026
The theme of the 58th edition of the ArsNova International Culinary Prize, to be held in 2025-2026, is : the deer.
Franz-Josef Unterlechner
2025Winner
57th edition
57th edition
On 4 February 2025, Franz-Josef Unterlechner, representing Germany, won the 57th Prix International ArsNova de Cuisine d'Auteur in Paris in a final judged by a jury chaired by Emmanuel Renaut and including international renowned chefs.
The committee and jury
A network
of international
Chefs
The ArsNova International Culinary Prize draws upon a network of international Chefs, and an organising committee chaired by Emmanuel Renaut, Chef at the 3 Michelin-star ‘Flocons de sel’ restaurant in Megève.
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