New York | International Chef's Congress

This autumn New York City will host the 7th annual International Chef's Congress, an event that brings together 90 of the most innovative chefs from around the world. Hosted by Star Chefs, the congress will run from the 30th of September to 2nd of October in the Park Avenue Armory.

In a span of three days, guests will co-mingle with 3,000 industry professionals, including chefs, pastry  chefs, mixologists, sommeliers. Participating famous chefs include Mario Batali, Marcus Samuelsson, Davide Scabin, Alex Stupak and Masaharu Morimoto.

Themed Origins and Frontiers: the Archaeology of Modern Cuisine, the ICC will feature dozens of hands-on workshops on the origins of different foods, business panels and cooking competitions and a chef's products fair.

Hungry guests can swing by any of the 20 food carts, 2 pop-ups and one special dinner - all prepared by 30 of the best chefs in New York City.

Highlights of the event include the following workshops:

21st Century and the Changing Role of the Italian Chef with Mario Batali, Davide Scabin, Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi

Not Just Desserts: The State of the Pastry Industry  hosted by top pastry chefs Johnny Iuzzini, Jordan Khan, Michael Laiskonis, Sam Mason, Alex Stupak and Antoinette Bruno

The Nordic Movement with Marcus Samuelsson and Mathias Dalhgren,  

Now What? Fallout of Modern Kitchens with Jordan Khan and Alex Stupak

Provocative Italian Engineering by Davide Scabin

The Legacy of Japanese Cuisine by Masaharu Morimoto

Interested? Purchase your tickets for the 2012 ICC now.