MGM welcomes global gastronomy leaders to Macau for culinary competition Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026

• MGM presented a meticulously curated cultural journey inspired by the “Silk Road” to welcome the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026 culinary competition to Macau.
• This journey saw the MGM culinary team infuse the unique ingredients, flavors and culinary techniques from various regions of China into a variety of dishes.

Hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the prestigious culinary competitions Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026 officially commenced on 31 October with a welcome dinner hosted at Maison Liu Jin, MGM MACAU.

As the hospitality partner of Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026, MGM welcomed distinguished culinary professionals and industry leaders from around the world with an immersive artistic experience inspired by the enduring legacy of the Silk Road.

To celebrate this globally significant event, MGM curated a cultural journey that showcased diverse Chinese heritage through both art and gastronomy.

The journey continued at Maison Liu Jin with a distinctive dining experience, which was inspired by the “Silk Roads Beyond Borders” exhibition previously presented at POLY MGM MUSEUM. The dinner was crafted by MGM’s award-winning culinary team, including four distinguished chefs representing three cultural capitals: Executive Chef of Chinese Cuisine Homan Tsui and Executive Pastry Chef Neo Ng, representing Macau; Executive Sous Chef Yang Dengquan, representing Chengdu; and Chef de Cuisine Ye Hui, representing Beijing, all showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and culinary creativity.

They jointly created a Silk Road-inspired gastronomic journey with special flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions from across China, celebrating the diversity of regional Chinese cuisines. Complemented by a face-changing performance from Sichuan Opera, one of China’s nationally recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage traditions, the evening offered international guests a multi-sensory journey through the richness and vitality of Chinese culture.

Widely recognized as the “Olympics of Gastronomy,” the Bocuse d’Or is one of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions, providing a global platform for culinary excellence, innovation, craftsmanship and cross-cultural exchange. Hosting the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific for the first time further reinforces Macau’s growing influence within the global gastronomic community.