Odd Ivar Solvold

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Odd Ivar Solvold, (born 21 July 1969 in Bamble, Norway) is a Norwegian chef from Sandefjord, and a 1997 Bocuse d'Or bronze medallist. [1]

Solvold has in addition to his own career as a chef and restaurateur, author of cook books and successful culinary competitor, coached and mentored Bocuse d'Or contestants including Charles Tjessem gold medallist in the 2003 Bocuse d'Or, Geir Skeie gold medallist in the 2008 Bocuse d'Or Europe and 2009 Bocuse d'Or, and Ørjan Johannessen gold medallist in the 2012 Bocuse d'Or Europe. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Bocuse d'Or: Winner's Academy Odd Ivar Solvold
  2. Kolboe, Birgit, Apéritif (March 19, 2012). Går for Gull (in Norwegian)
  3. Strømstad, Pia, Aftenposten: Mat fra Norge (February 2012). Ørjan Johannessen til kokke-EM Archived 2012-03-21 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)