Travelling, sharing and passing on the art of Marseille bouillabaisse, from one port to another around the world.
The concept
A travelling dining experience
Led by Yvan Vahanian and the team of La Calanque Bleue, the Challenge Bouillabaisse is not a contest: it is a culinary journey. Each edition takes the Sausset-les-Pins experience abroad for one evening. The Association des Spécialistes de la Bouillabaisse grew out of this journey.
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The team travels
Chefs, waiting staff, produce and equipment head to the chosen destination.
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A local partner hosts
A restaurant on site provides a kitchen for the day of preparation.
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Everything is brought
Fresh fish, spices, wines: everything comes from Sausset-les-Pins.
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An immersive evening
Guests, press and food lovers experience authentic bouillabaisse.
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A cultural encounter
A bond between Marseille and the world, for one short-lived evening.
Around the world
From New York to Abu Dhabi
2019 & 2022
New York
Le Charlot · French Consulate General
2023
Tokyo
The first stop in Asia
2024
Mexico City
Club de France
January 2025
Geneva
Medusa Restaurant
May 2025
Copenhagen
Hotel Nimb
December 2025
Abu Dhabi
Latest stop
Next stop · December 2026
Singapore
The Challenge Bouillabaisse continues into South-East Asia, at Les Ducs restaurant, Ann Siang Hill.
Les Ducs restaurant, Ann Siang Hill, Singapore.
Looking back · December 2025
The Challenge Bouillabaisse in Abu Dhabi
In December 2025, the La Calanque Bleue team travelled to Abu Dhabi to share the art of Marseille bouillabaisse with an international audience for one evening.
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Partner restaurants
Host an edition
Restaurants that would like to host a future edition can write to contact@specialistes-bouillabaisse.fr.
A report from France 3's national 19/20 news, filmed at La Calanque Bleue on 5 May 2023, with Yvan Vahanian, Ludovic Turac and Guillaume Gomez (in French).
2019 & 2022
2023
2024
January 2025
May 2025
December 2025
