The Ritz triumphs at Copa Jerez UK 2026: Chef Aaron Blais and sommelier Léonard Lievin crowned winners.

The duo from The Ritz Restaurant dazzled the judges with an uncompromising, theatrical three-course menu paired with exceptional Sherries. Head judge Douglas Blyde praised their craft, highlighting their "impeccable temperature control, Anglo-Hispanic connection, and reverse engineering from the wines directly to the plate". The pair now head to the Grand International Final in Jerez in 2027.

Discover the winning dishes, the full menus, and read the complete press release on the following link.

Butcher’s Dining triumphs at Copa Jerez Belgium: Sommelier Ellen Destuyver and chef Dennis Broeckx crowned winners.

The duo from Butcher’s Dining restaurant impressed the expert jury with bold, nuanced culinary creations paired with exceptional Sherries. The judges praised the menu for pushing boundaries and showcasing striking combinations where Sherry wines elevated each dish. The pair will now represent Belgium at the prestigious Grand International Final in Jerez in 2027.

In an exciting competition at the Allianz Arena, the team from restaurant Teko by Lange Rodriguez secured victory at the German final of the Copa Jerez. They impressed the high-calibre expert jury with their menu and Sherry pairing, and will represent Germany at the international final of the Copa Jerez Forum & Competition 2027 in Spain against competitors from seven other countries. Their victory was celebrated that evening together with over 600 distinguished personalities from the gastronomy and media world.

In an exciting competition at Michelin-starred restaurant The Samuel in Hellerup, chef Alexander Johnsen (Scheelsminde) and sommelier Mathias Thorstein Breinholt (Restaurant Domestic) secured victory at the Danish final of the Copa Jerez. They impressed the expert jury with their modern menu and Sherry pairings, and will represent Denmark at the international final of the Copa Jerez Forum & Competition 2027 in Spain against competitors from seven other countries. Their victory puts Denmark on track to pursue an unprecedented third consecutive international title.