Monday, October 5th
Venue Partner
“GATHERING OF THE CULINARY A-LIST.”
HOST RESTAURANTS
FEATURING IN 2026
Nyesha Arrington ·
Marcus Jernmark ·
Danny Meyer ·
Kwame Onwuachi ·
Kyle Connaughton ·
Katina Connaughton ·
Ellen Bennett ·
Jon Yao ·
Kat Turner ·
Justin Pichetrungsi ·
Johnny Ray Zone ·
Mona Holmes ·
Luca Servodio ·
Michael Cimarusti ·
Liwei Liao ·
Bill Addison ·
Susan Feniger ·
Michael Voltaggio ·
Bricia Lopez ·
Ben Leventhal ·
Ludo Lefebvre ·
Holly Fox ·
Caroline Styne ·
Kwini Reed ·
Antonia Lofaso ·
Steve Samson ·
Lord Maynard Llera ·
Daniele Uditi ·
Chris Bianco ·
Amar Santana ·
Valerie Gordon ·
Eric Klein ·
Eric Greenspan ·
Jon Shook ·
Diego Argoti ·
Gilberto Cetina ·
Nyesha Arrington · Marcus Jernmark · Danny Meyer · Kwame Onwuachi · Kyle Connaughton · Katina Connaughton · Ellen Bennett · Jon Yao · Kat Turner · Justin Pichetrungsi · Johnny Ray Zone · Mona Holmes · Luca Servodio · Michael Cimarusti · Liwei Liao · Bill Addison · Susan Feniger · Michael Voltaggio · Bricia Lopez · Ben Leventhal · Ludo Lefebvre · Holly Fox · Caroline Styne · Kwini Reed · Antonia Lofaso · Steve Samson · Lord Maynard Llera · Daniele Uditi · Chris Bianco · Amar Santana · Valerie Gordon · Eric Klein · Eric Greenspan · Jon Shook · Diego Argoti · Gilberto Cetina ·
Gabriel Ornelas ·
Matt Rodbard ·
Abegail Cal ·
Joy Limanon ·
How Kev Eats ·
Rick Lox ·
Soy Nguyen ·
Matt Newberg ·
Eddie Navarrette ·
Kat Turner ·
Shane Call ·
Gay Harwin ·
Ryan Bailey ·
Paul Pruitt ·
Monti Carlo ·
Kimlai Yingling ·
Adam Weisblatt ·
Heather Wong ·
Danielle Duran Zecca ·
Holly Jivin ·
Octavio Olivas ·
Burt Bakman ·
Diego Hernandez ·
Erika Chan ·
Garry Larduinat ·
Jordan Okun ·
Bill Esparza ·
Rashida Holmes ·
Gabriel Ornelas · Matt Rodbard · Abegail Cal · Joy Limanon · How Kev Eats · Rick Lox · Soy Nguyen · Matt Newberg · Eddie Navarrette · Kat Turner · Shane Call · Gay Harwin · Ryan Bailey · Paul Pruitt · Monti Carlo · Kimlai Yingling · Adam Weisblatt · Heather Wong · Danielle Duran Zecca · Holly Jivin · Octavio Olivas · Burt Bakman · Diego Hernandez · Erika Chan · Garry Larduinat · Jordan Okun · Bill Esparza · Rashida Holmes ·
Participating Chefs and Speakers
Abegail Cal, Adam Weisblatt, Ally Barton, Amar Santana, Anthony Greco, Antonia Lofaso, Ben Leventhal, Benjamin Udave, Bill Addison, Bill Esparza, Brad Block, Brad Metzger, Brandon Go, Bricia Lopez, Burt Bakman, Caroline Styne, Chris Bianco, Claudette Zepeda, Daniele Uditi, Danielle Duran Zecca, Danny Meyer, Diego Argoti, Diego Hernandez, Donald Wressell, Eddie Navarrette, Ellen Bennett, Eric Greenspan, Eric Klein, Eic Paulsen, Erika Chan, Gabriel Ornelas, Garry Larduinat, Gay Harwin, Gilberto Cetina, Heather Wong, Holly Fox, Holly Jivin, Jacqui Leanza, Jake Leach, Jenny Ung, Jon Shook, Jon Yao, Johnny Ray Zone, Jordan Okun, Jose Luis Mariscal, Josh Sharkey, Joy Limanon, Justin Pichetrungsi, Kat Turner, Katina Connaughton, Kevin Novarpar, Kimlai Yingling, Kwame Onwuachi, Kwini Reed, Kyle Connaughton, Leigh Davidson, Liwei Liao, Lord Maynard Llera, Lorena Tomb, Luca Servodio, Ludo Lefebvre, Marcus Jernmark, Matt Newberg, Matt Rodbard, Meagan McManus, Michael Cimarusti, Michael Voltaggio, Michelle Lainez, Mona Holmes, Monti Carlo, Nyesha Arrington, Octavio Olivas, Paul Pruitt, Pauline Soukaphay, Rashida Holmes, Rick Lox, Rob Gentile, Rose Previte, Rose Previte, Roxana Jullapat, Ryan Bailey, Ryan Handel, Sammy Monsour, Shane Call, Sherry Mandell, Soy Nguyen, Stephanie Chen, Steve Samson, Susan Feniger, Susana Alvarez, Trevin Hutchins, Valerie Gordon
Schedule
NEW THIS YEAr:
Aussie Meat Academy: A Chef’s Guide to Flavor, Cuts & Menu Potential
An Australian Red Meat Masterclass with Chefs Claudette Zepeda and Benjamin Udave
Join Chef Claudette Zepeda (San Diego) alongside Andy Groneman of Meat & Livestock Australia, with support from Chef Benjamin Udave (Think Culinary, Los Angeles), for a focused, flavor-first look at Aussie Beef & Lamb, built for working chefs. You’ll experience a side-by-side tasting of Australian grassfed beef, lamb and wagyu, simply prepared to showcase true flavor and quality.
Space is limited, advanced reservations required, info will be provided upon registration.
SCHEDULE:
9am – 10am: Registration + Networking
Coffee by Nespresso / City Bean Roasters + Pastries by BREAD + PopUp Bagels & Sabatino Truffles Collab and a very special Matcha creation by Heather Wong
10am – 11am: Session One (Choose from 3 Panels)
11am – 11:30am: Networking Break / Book Signing with Kwame Onwuachi
11:30am – 12:30pm: Session Two (Choose from 3 Panels)
12:30pm – 2:30pm: LA Chef Con Food Festival Lunch at DAMA, Rossoblu, and Skyduster Brewery
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Book Signing with Danny Meyer and his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right? /Gather for Chocolate featuring 5 of LA’s top Pastry Chefs, presented by Guittard & Co. and hosted by Gather for Good
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Session Three (Choose from 3 Panels)
3:30pm – 4pm: Networking Break / Book Signing with Roxana Jullapat and Adam Weisblatt
4pm – 5pm: Session Four (Choose from 3 Panels)
5pm – 7pm: Cocktail Party hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering / Book Signing with Monti Carlo and Claudette Zepeda (5pm – 6pm)
tickets
Please complete theform below to enter the LA Chef Conference ticket lottery.
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Panels, talks, and classes based on seating availability
All food and beverages for the day including registration / coffee / breakfast, Lunch, Cocktail Party
21 and over
Parking is NOT included
Program and offerings subject to change
LA Chef Conference is a curated event created by and for the hospitality industry. Due to limited capacity and high demand, tickets will be sold via Lottery. Access will be offered first to hospitality professionals in operations and ownership: chefs, cooks, managers, pastry chefs, beverage directors, mixologists, restaurateurs, directors and owners.
We welcome interest from food enthusiasts and vendors (those who supply goods and services to restaurants) and others who support the industry, but space is limited and priority will be given to those working directly in restaurants, hotels, and culinary operations.
Please fill out all fields to be added to Lottery. Tickets will be offered in September. Lottery winners who have been invited to purchase tickets will receive notification via email. 15% of all ticket sales will benefit Independent Hospitality Coalition.
We appreciate your interest and can’t wait to bring the community together again this October!
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Sponsor, talent & volunteer inquiries: brad@restaurant-solutions.com.
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is delighted to offer one lucky winner an unforgettable trip to Switzerland. The prize includes round-trip airfare (up to a $1,000 value), four nights of hotel accommodations in Montreux, a visit to the Le Bouveret campus featuring a fine dining experience and exclusive chef demonstration, a journey aboard the renowned Swiss Chocolate Train, and much more.
To enter, simply check in with one of the Blackbird Pucks at LA Chef Con and download the app HERE. The winner will be announced during the LA Chef Con Cocktail Party.
No purchase is necessary. Complete terms, conditions, eligibility requirements, and travel restrictions are available at the Blackbird table at LA Chef Con or upon request at info@restaurant-solutions.com.
Travel must take place between February and May 2027!
Win a Trip to Switzerland!
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