Institut Lyfe nominated for World Culinary Awards 2025
Faire défiler la pageWe are proud to announce that Institut Lyfe has been shortlisted in the prestigious Best Culinary Training Institution category of the World Culinary Awards 2025, which celebrate excellence and recognize the most iconic contributors to global gastronomy.
This nomination is a powerful recognition of a collective journey fueled by passion for over 30 years — passing on culinary and pastry excellence to the talents of tomorrow.
Passionate & committed chefs, visionary teachers, creative students, inspiring alumni, and strong industry partners… Together, they bring our contemporary vision of gastronomy, pastry, and hospitality to life every single day.
An international recognition for our vision of culinary excellence
At Institut Lyfe, we believe that learning to be a chef means learning how to reinvent it. Inspired by our two founders – Paul Bocuse and Gérard Pélisson – we carry on their vision of excellence, blending tradition and pioneering spirit to shape outstanding professionals, empowered to think differently, create boldly, and transform their industry with conviction.
In Lyon, the birthplace of gastronomy, we nurture this unique tradition of excellence. Our immersive pedagogy allows each and every student to build a strong culinary identity, develop real-world skills, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
What makes us stand out?
A Michelin-starred training restaurant, Saisons – the only one of its kind in France
The first Pavyllon school restaurant in France, created in exclusive partnership with multi-starred Chef Yannick Alléno (launching 2026)
Culinary and pastry chefs from the world’s greatest establishments, including a team of Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF), The World Bakery Champion (Xavier Sacriste), and the Bocuse d’Or 2021 winner (Davy Tissot).
Students consistently awarded top honors at the most prestigious culinary & pastry competitions in France and around the world
A vibrant international community, with students from 75 nationalities, choosing to explore and embody the finest in French culinary excellence worldwide
Help Institut Lyfe shine As the best culinary school !
Voting is open until 15 August. If you believe in our vision of education, if you have been trained here, worked with us, or simply if you want to support the training of tomorrow’s professionals :