Registration is officially open for the 2027 Chef to Chef Conference, February 28–March 2, 2027, at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Arizona. Chefs and culinary leaders from clubs and resorts nationwide will gather for three days shaped around learning, connection, and practical ideas they can bring home to their teams.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and Mountains, the resort will host three days of chef-driven education, culinary exploration, and industry connection designed exclusively for club and resort food-and-beverage professionals.
Since its launch in 2009, the Chef to Chef Conference has become the premier event dedicated to the unique needs of club and resort culinary operations. Designed by chefs for chefs, the Conference brings together Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs, General Managers, F&B Directors, and culinary teams from across the country to learn from one another, share ideas, and return home with practical strategies they can immediately apply.
“The success of Chef to Chef at The Broadmoor reinforced that chefs value great education, but they also appreciate experiencing destinations they may not otherwise visit,” says Joanna DeChellis, Editorial Director of Club + Resort Chef. “Arizona was one of the most requested locations in our attendee surveys over the past two years. The region offers exceptional clubs and resorts, a distinct culinary identity, and the kind of setting that creates memorable experiences beyond the classroom.”
Returning in 2027 are several Chef to Chef favorites, including club tours that provide attendees with behind-the-scenes access to standout culinary operations in the host market. The 2027 Club + Resort Chef of the Year Competition will also return, giving attendees a front-row seat to one of the Conference’s most popular and anticipated events. Club and resort chefs interested in testing their skills against their peers are encouraged to apply here. Club + Resort Chef will select four competitors from the applicant pool to participate in the live competition.
This year, chefs can register by October 31 to lock in the lowest rate of $3,100. The regular rate, through Jan. 1, 2027, will be $3,250, and late rate, beginning Jan. 27, 2027, will be $3,600. Note: Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration price. Book Tucson Starr Pass at the group rate here.
More information on speakers, educational sessions, club tours, competitions, and special events will be announced soon. Subscribe to C+RC’s newsletter for the latest.
