Registration is now open for the 2024 Chef to Chef Conference in Austin, Texas. This annual can’t-miss event will be held at the Austin Marriott Downtown from March 3-5, 2024. Registration can be found at cheftochefconference.com. The early bird rate is $2,750 and is available until December 31st, 2023. Beginning January 1, 2024, the rate will increase to $2,950.
The Chef to Chef Conference, presented by Club + Resort Chef, addresses the unique needs of club and resort food and beverage operations. The agenda has been meticulously crafted by a team of joint Conference Coordinators made up of Scott Craig, CEC, CCA, WCMC, Executive Chef of Cullasaja Club (Highlands, N.C.), Michael Matarazzo, CEC, Executive Chef of Farmington Country Club (Charlottesville, Va.) and J. Kevin Walker, CMC, AAC with the oversight of Joanna DeChellis, Director of Editorial and Programming for Club + Resort Chef and Chef to Chef.
It should be noted that hotel accommodations are no longer included in conference registration. To take advantage of the Chef to Chef Conference discounted rate, attendees can click HERE to reserve their accommodations.
The 2024 agenda and speaker lineup will be released in greater detail later this month and will include the following sessions:
- Effective Communication and Self-Advocacy
- Employee Meal Programs: The River Oaks Recipe for a Happier, More Productive Team
- Revolutioning Member Engagement Through Social Media
- The Decline of Member Etiquette: How to Address Bad Behavior
- Hydrocolloids Made Simple
- The Art and Science of Charcuterie
- Building a Pastry Program from Scratch
- Mentorship and Reverse Mentorship in Culinary Club Operations
- The Art of Exclusion: Crafting upscale, creative and delicious gluten & dairy-free dining experiences
- Mastering Transitions: From Chef to Assistant General Manager
- The Final Step: Plating and Garnishing
- Medals, Mentorship, and Bocuse: Lessons from the Global Culinary Arena
- Craft Mixology: Exploring Cocktail Trends and Ingredients
- Beyond Par: Preparing for a Tour Event
- Elevating Member Experiences: Creative Event Themes
- The Turnaround: Taking your culinary operation from good—or not so good—to great
During the evening cocktail reception on Tuesday, March 5th, four club chef competitors will face off in the highly anticipated Club + Resort Chef of the Year mystery basket-style culinary competition. The Chef to Chef Conference will conclude at 7 p.m. with the announcement of the 2025 Chef to Chef Conference location.
For more information and to register, visit www.cheftochefconference.com.
