Kai Shun as Official Knife Sponsor

Bocuse d’Or New Zealand Welcomes Kai Shun as Official Knife Sponsor for the 2026 APAC & World Finals Campaign

Kai Shun and Bocuse d’Or New Zealand are proud to announce a partnership for the 2026 APAC and World Finals campaign.

Known for distributing some of the world’s most respected Japanese culinary knives and accessories, Kai Shun represents a philosophy of craftsmanship, precision, and uncompromising quality — values that closely reflect the spirit of the Bocuse d’Or competition itself.

For the 2026 campaign, Kai Shun will support the New Zealand team with a curated selection of professional Japanese knives and accessories from the renowned Shun Classic range and premium accessories collection. Handcrafted in Japan, Shun knives are internationally recognised for their exceptional balance, razor-sharp edges, and meticulous attention to detail, making them a trusted choice in some of the world’s finest kitchens.

The partnership will support the New Zealand team throughout their preparation journey, training programme, official events, and international campaign activity leading toward the Asia-Pacific selection and, if successful, the Bocuse d’Or World Finals in Lyon.

The knives and accessories supplied by Kai Shun will form an important part of the team’s working kit, supporting the precision, discipline, and technical excellence required to compete on one of the world’s most demanding culinary stages.

Beyond performance, the collaboration reflects a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, dedication, and continual refinement — qualities deeply embedded in both Japanese knife-making traditions and the Bocuse d’Or competition.

If you would like to support Team New Zealand, you can purchase premium Japanese knives and accessories through Kai Shun, a portion of every Shun knife sale helping support the team's journey to compete internationally. Loved by chefs around the world for their exceptional sharpness, balance, edge retention, and precision craftsmanship, Shun knives are designed to perform at the very highest level of professional cooking.

We are incredibly grateful to Kai Shun for their support of the New Zealand team and look forward to showcasing this partnership throughout the road to the 2026 APAC selection and World Finals campaign. Read more on the Kai Shun Page here