2025 PROGRAMME


Please note: This is subject to change and further details will be made available in due course.

thursday, 27 march

6.00 - 8.00pm
Official WBC Team & VIP Cocktail Welcome (reservations only - tickets here)
Location: Salons of the Hôtel de Ville
Dress code: All competitors to be in team uniform and for all other guests, smart casual


sunday, 30 March

8.00am
Doors open
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

9.00 - 11.30am
World Champion Butcher Apprentice Competition (am)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

2.30 - 5pm
World Champion Young Butcher Competition (pm)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles


Monday, 31 March

9.30am
Doors open
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

12.00 - 3.30pm
World Butchers’ Challenge
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles


tuesday, 1 april

6.00pm
Gala Dinner (reservation only - SOLD OUT)
Location: Paradis Latin, 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005
Dress code: Cocktail/Formal