Constance Festival Culinaire – 18th Edition
18 years of culinary delights, cultural exchange, and moments of pure gastronomic bliss in Mauritius.
From March 20th to 29th, 2025, Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Prince Maurice will host the most anticipated 18th Constance Festival Culinaire. This vibrant celebration of gastronomy brings together the world’s finest chefs, pastry masters, and hospitality artisans, all united by their passion for culinary excellence and cultural exchange.
At the soul of Constance Festival Culinaire are the thrilling culinary competitions, each a stage for creativity and collaboration:
- Gato Piment & Tarte Banane Competition: A celebration of local heritage, this competition invites all Mauritians to showcase their cherished recipes for two iconic delicacies—Gato Piment and Tarte Banane.
- Régis Marcon Trophy: The festival’s main event, uniting six Michelin-star chefs with six Constance chefs from the hotels and resorts in Mauritius, Maldives, and Seychelles to craft a winning dish that celebrates culinary artistry and teamwork.
- Deutz Trophy: Michelin-star chefs compete to create the perfect amuse-bouche paired with the exquisite Cuvée William Deutz champagne.
- Pierre Hermé Trophy: Six international pastry chefs team up with Constance pastry chefs to create desserts worthy of their legendary namesake.
- Jars Arts of the Table Trophy: A showcase of elegance and precision as Constance waiters and chefs de rang compete in table etiquette, service, and speech.
- Constance Café Gourmand: A feast for the senses with inventive pastry creations from the chefs of Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Prince Maurice.
The festival offers an extraordinary lineup of Michelin-starred dinners, exclusive masterclasses, and a special cookbook signing by Mercotte, among other highlights.
2025 Exclusive Dinners: Indulge in an array of unique dining experiences:
- Dinner by 2015 Bocuse d’Or winner, Orjan Johannessen, at Blue Penny Cellar.
- A showcase of culinary excellence with 3-star Michelin Chef Regis Marcon, 2-star Chef Patrick Bertron, and Pierre Hermé.
- An indulgent ROGN Caviar dinner by Patrick Bertron.
- A wine-pairing dinner led by 2-star Michelin Chef Frederic Morel.
- The iconic 12-hands dinner, uniting three 3-star Michelin Chefs and three Constance pastry chefs.
- A special evening with Top Chef finalist and Maison Pierre Sang owner, Pierre Sang.
Everything on 2025 Exclusive Dinners here
Star-Studded Guest List: Expect appearances as well as creations from celebrated culinary figures, including Mercotte, Pierre Hermé, Regis Marcon, Patrick Bertron, Vincent Guerlais, and Orjan Johannessen.
Join the Celebration! For nearly two decades Constance Festival Culinaire has brought together culinary visionaries and food lovers to celebrate the art of gastronomy. From exciting competitions to exclusive dinners, this 18th edition promises unforgettable moments that honour tradition, innovation, and the joy of shared flavours.
Mark your calendar: March 20–29, 2025
Dive into the world of Constance culinary and be part of a unique food festival in Mauritius!
