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Steven Huguenin · L’écailler Cypriannais
French Oyster Shucking Championship, World Championship, Académie Culinaire de France: the competition record of Steven Huguenin, oyster shucker in Saint-Cyprien, in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
A major distinction awarded on 21 October 2025 by the members of the Académie Culinaire de France, during the World Oyster Shucking Championship (Best Young Talent competition, organised by France Écaille, the oyster shuckers’ union), to honour an exceptional talent.
Organised by France Écaille, the oyster shuckers’ union
Qualified thanks to his 3rd place in the Mediterranean regional round in Sète, Steven Huguenin takes part in the grand final of the 2026 French Oyster Shucking Championship in Paris, against the 20 best oyster shuckers in France, and finishes 10th.
Serbotel trade fair · Organised by France Écaille, the oyster shuckers’ union
Steven Huguenin represents the Pyrénées-Orientales in the Best Young Talent category. Against 12 candidates from all over France, he finishes 5th and, on 21 October 2025, receives the title of Académie Culinaire de France “Coup de cœur Espoir” 2025.
Non-qualifying round
Alongside Enzo Fernandez, an employee of L’écailler Cypriannais at the time, who wins the competition: two representatives of the house at the top of the rankings.
Qualifying for the Paris 2026 final
A 3rd place qualifying for the final of the French Championship. His two employees, Enzo Fernandez (4th) and Thibault Marsac (5th), also stand out among the 10 candidates.
Non-qualifying: already entered in Sète
A 2nd place in the second round of the 2024 season, confirming his standing among the best French oyster shuckers.
First national participation
A very first participation in the French Oyster Shucking Championship, and a 4th place that launches a competition journey from Saint-Cyprien.