Brazilian chef Cenila Roussero used Weber Haus Amburana cachaça to flambé a classic Poulet de Bresse à la Crème — and took 3rd place at a prestigious French competition.
The chef behind 14Bis Restaurant secured third place at the World Championship of Bresse Chicken with Cream, held on March 30, 2026, at Ferme des Planons in Saint-Cyr-sur-Menthon, France. Competing against Michelin-starred chefs from across the world, Roussero stood out with a recipe that bridged French culinary tradition and Brazilian identity.
Her secret weapon: a one-year-aged Weber Haus Amburana cachaça, used in the flambéing process. The choice introduced a distinctive aromatic profile — notes of vanilla, cinnamon and warm spice — that layered beautifully onto the richness of the cream-based dish without altering its classic French soul.
Classic technique, Brazilian signature
The World Championship of Bresse Chicken with Cream is one of France’s most demanding culinary contests. Bresse chicken is the only poultry in the world to hold a protected designation of origin, earning the AOC certification in 1957 and the AOP label in 1996. These distinctions underscore the exceptionally high technical standard required to compete.
Being among such renowned chefs and bringing a little bit of Brazil to such a symbolic recipe is something very special.
Cenila Roussero, chef at 14Bis Restaurant
Cachaça beyond cocktails
The result reflects a broader shift in the culinary world: a growing openness to ingredients from diverse origins in high-performance kitchens. Weber Haus cachaça‘s presence in a competition of this caliber marks a new chapter for Brazil’s most iconic spirit on the international stage.
Seeing cachaça used in one of the most traditional dishes of French gastronomy shows how the Brazilian spirit has been expanding its presence in international cuisine, contributing new sensory possibilities.
Evandro Weber, CEO of Weber Haus
Beyond a personal achievement, Cenila Roussero‘s podium finish signals the growing influence of Brazilian gastronomy on the world stage — and proves that national ingredients have a compelling place in kitchens of excellence everywhere.
Event Info
- Event: World Championship of Bresse Chicken with Cream
- Date: March 30, 2026
- Venue: Ferme des Planons, Saint-Cyr-sur-Menthon, France
- Chef: Cenila Roussero — 14Bis Restaurant
- Result: 3rd place
- Featured ingredient: Weber Haus Amburana Cachaça (aged 1 year)
