Chef Conference at LATTC Goes Global

(Gerry Furth-Sides) “Chef Con” or Chef Conference is an event for the chef and restaurant industry community. But anyone interested in the quality, sustainability and preparation of what they eat, including the most delicious and comprehensive variety of prepared dishes, will find this event fascinating and timely. For details please see: //www.lachefconference.com

The magnificent Los Angeles Trade Tech College setting magnified the already comprehensive day. Chef Conference 2023 already more than fulfilled its mission to provide information, inspiration, delicious food and drinks on a personal basis. Meeting up with industry friends and meeting new ones was another priceless aspect of the event. See how below.

The event began in the lobby of the Culinary Arts Building. Signs and students were posted all around the impressive campus to direct you to the building.

Lunch took in place in three entire state-of-the-art classrooms, each with their own work stations. One entire room was filled with the finest beef, lamb, duck and other protein. An entire room was filled with fish and seafood. The commonality was the each dish being prepared by top chefs at their best with flavors, texture and presentation. The food was representative of the finest sourcing and preparation.

We were in beef heaven. Featured: Cape Grim Grass Fed Beef from Tasmania, Black Opal Wagyu, Pure Black Barley Fed Angus, Gundagi Lamb and Stock Shop Sauces and Stocks.   First up was one of our favorite chefs, Jet Tila and wife Allison. We could not have gotten a warmer welcome. “Come on in over the ropes!” he called out.

Color, texture, refined technique and rich ingredients described the fish and seafood room.

SAMPLES OF THE SEMINARS AT THE CHEF CONFERENCE:
Presented by California Restaurant Association: and followed by a “meet and greet” with CRA President, Jot Connie: IF YOU’RE NOT AT THE TABLE, YOU’RE ON THE MENU – PROACTIVELY PROTECTING YOUR RESTAURANT. Moderator Matthew Sutton and panelists, Madelyn “Maddy” Alfano, Greg Dulan, Joseph Pitruzzelli.

MENTORSHIP: ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S BEST AND MOST ENDURING TRADITIONS
HOSTED BY Andrew Friedman (Moderator), Gavin Kaysen, Travis Swikard and presented by S. Pellegino

The afternoon at the Chef Conference 2023 was filled with even more informative, friendly vendors and international celebrity chefs. The food, the place and comprehensive information and conversation about it, and the people!