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Ready for LA Chef Con? An event for the chef & restaurant community. Come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food & drinks. LA Chef Conference 2026 presented by OpenTable + Slang and produced by BMRS Hospitality Recruitment, 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 City Market Social House in Downtown LA. 15% of all ticket sales will benefit the Independent Hospitality Coalition. 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 DAMA, Rossoblu & Skyduster Brewery , with a cocktail party hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering 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.

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