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LA Chef Conference 2026

  • City Market Social House · Los Angeles
Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions Publisher / Host Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
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LA Chef Conference 2026
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Ready for LA Chef Con? An event for the chef & restaurant community. Come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food & drinks.
About this Event

presented by + and produced by , is the premier gathering for chefs and restaurant professionals in the heart of Los Angeles.

This year’s event takes place Monday, October 5th at in Downtown LA. 15% of all ticket sales will benefit the .

Expect a full day of knowledge, inspiration, and connection, including thought provoking panel discussions, networking, morning coffee and pastries, and our LA Chef Con food festival style Lunch at , & , with a cocktail party hosted by to close out the day.

This year’s lineup includes an incredible mix of chefs, restaurateurs, media voices, and industry leaders, including Nyesha Arrington, Marcus Jernmark, Kyle Connaughton, Katina Connaughton, Brandon Go, Danny Meyer, Ellen Bennett, Jon Yao, Kat Turner, Justin Pichetrungsi, Susan Feniger, Michael Voltaggio, Bricia Lopez, Ludo Lefebvre, Antonia Lofaso, Chris Bianco, Lord Maynard Llera, Caroline Styne, Amar Santana, Kwini Reed, Bill Addison, Gabriel Ornelas, Mona Holmes, Valerie Gordon, and MANY, MANY MORE.

For FULL SCHEDULE, PROGRAM, & TICKETING INFO CLICK HERE!

Your ticket includes:

  • Morning Coffee & Pastries
  • Panels, Talks, & Classes
  • LA Chef Con Food Festival Style Lunch at DAMA, Rossoblu & Skyduster Brewery
  • Networking with Industry Peers
  • Cocktail Party hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering

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 , 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 will be limited and availability is not guaranteed.)


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City Market Social House, 1145 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, United States

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