On Tuesday 27 January, 24 Chefs from across the globe competed in the prestigious international chefs competition, Bocuse dOr 2009.

The 28-year old Chef Geir Skeie (pictured) of Restaurant Mathuset Solvold in Sandefjord, Norway, walked away as the winner.

For over twenty years now, the Bocuse dOr has given chefs from all around the world the chance to stage their gourmet creations in the manner of a haute couture fashion show, in the hopes of winning the coveted €20,000 award.

The challenge is to create two perfect dishes in only 5hrs and 35 mins, using the official products of the Bocuse dOr 2009: Aberdeen Angus Beef for the meat dish, and Norwegian cod, king scallops and wild prawns for the fish dish.

The awards were presented in the presence of Paul Bocuse, president-founder of the event, and Daniel Boulud, president of honour for the 2009 competition.

The top three positions were held by:

1. Geir Skeie, Restaurant Mathuset Solvold, Norway

2. Jonas Lundgren, representing Sweden

3. Phillipe Mille, Hotel Le Meurice, Paris, representing France

Diane Kay, who represented South Africa, finished in 22nd place.

The complete results, in order, are as follows:

1. Norway
2. Sweden
3. France
4. Denmark
5. Switzerland
6. USA
7. Iceland
8. Japan
9. Canada
10. United Kingdom
11. Finland
12. Australia
13. The Netherlands
14. Czech Republic
15. Estonia
16. Luxembourg
17. Mexico
18. Singapore
19. Malaysia
20. Spain
21. Brazil
22. South Africa
23. Uruguay
24. South Korea

For more information visit www.bocusedor.com/home/