The Chef to Chef Conference directly addresses the unique challenges faced by chefs and food-and-beverage professionals within the club and resort industry—an often-overlooked niche in broader culinary events. By focusing solely on these operations and the culinarians who lead them, the conference serves as a hub for chefs managing member- and guest-driven dining experiences. The conference fosters a collaborative atmosphere where chefs can openly share their insights, challenges, and solutions, creating a strong sense of community.

This exchange of ideas has been transformative for the industry, providing chefs with practical knowledge they can apply directly to their kitchens. These insights have empowered attendees to innovate their operations, enhance efficiency, and elevate the overall dining experience for members and guests. It also serves as a platform for mentoring and developing culinary teams for long-term success. By connecting chefs from across the country, often working in isolated environments, the Chef to Chef Conference has created a valuable network that continues to drive excellence in club and resort dining.

As the event has grown, so has its influence. From its modest beginnings in Las Vegas, with 55 attendees in 2009, the Chef to Chef Conference has expanded to over 400 participants, traveling to top food cities like New Orleans, San Francisco, and Miami. The conference has become a key driver for raising standards within club and resort kitchens, where the knowledge and relationships formed often result in industry-changing practices.

Past destinations have included:

• Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas — 2009
• Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach, Fla. — 2010
• The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel — 2011
• The Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, La. — 2012
• Grand Hyatt Denver — 2013
• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa — 2014
• The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa — 2015
• Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina — 2016
• Loews Atlanta Hotel — 2017
• Westin Seattle — 2018
• Hilton New Orleans Riverside — 2019
• The Westin Charlotte — 2020
• Grand Hyatt Nashville — 2022
• InterContinental Miami — 2023
• Austin Marriott Downtown — 2024
• Baltimore Marriott Waterfront — 2025

In 2026, the Chef to Chef Conference heads to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs from March 8-10, where a dynamic lineup of the industry’s leading talent will share their expertise. Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits through organizations such as the Club + Resort Chef Association (CRCA), American Culinary Federation (ACF), and Club Management Association of America (CMAA), further solidifying the conference’s role in advancing careers and elevating the standards of the industry.