I am pleased to send greetings to the American team competing at the Bocuse d'Or 2011.
The traditions and trends of the culinary arts transcends borders, languages and cultures. Events like the Bocuse d'Or showcase the talents of masterful chefs from around the world and inspire them to keep pushing the frontiers of food and cooking.
I hope the Team USA takes pride in the hard work and dedication needed to reach this point. I wish you the best of luck from our nation in this exciting event.
— The White House