The 11th Annual Philly Chef Conference 2025

The Philly Chef Conference is pleased to announce that we will be hosting monthly events for Fall 2025!

"Fishing, Aquaculture and the Future of the Last Wild Food"

Monday, September 29, 2025 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Presented by Paul Greenberg, frequent contributor to the New York Times and James Beard award-winning author of Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food.

Followed by Raw Bar Tasting with Lisa Calvo, Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm and Togue Brawn, Downeast Dayboat Scallops. Book signing with Binding Agents

After party at Corio

This talk is part of the Water in the Classroom speaking series sponsored by the Walton Family Foundation

Free for students; $20 suggested donation for professionals

Register Here

An Evening with Russ & Daughters

Monday, October 20, 2025 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Celebrating their book release Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing. A moderated panel discussion with authors Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper followed by a reception of Russ & Daughters Favorites and book signing. After party at Dizengoff.

Sponsored by the Laurie Wagman Initiative in Drexel Jewish Studies, King Arthur Baking Company, Soom Foods and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

$50 Includes a signed copy of Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing

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"Chef to Shelf: Diversifying Revenue with Packaged Foods for Consumers and Foodservice"

Monday, November 17, 2025 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Panel discussion with chef-entrepreneurs Pichet Ong, Bianca Fernandez, Kiki Aranita, Jezabel Careaga, Rebecca Foxman and more. Moderated by Jen Honovic Herczeg, Edible Philly.

Presented by Blank Rome, Edible Philly and Skurnik Wines & Spirits

Presentation and panel discussion followed by a makers' fair in the Academic Bistro Bar

Registration coming soon.

For inquiries, contact Prof. Paul O'Neill at pgo27@drexel.edu.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Heather Procaccino at hp499@drexel.edu.
For media inquiries, contact Annie Korp at amk522@drexel.edu.

The Philly Chef Conference is hosted by Drexel University's Food and Hospitality Management Department. The mission of this annual conference is to engage our students with industry leaders while also connecting members of the restaurant community through a day of education.

The conference is an annual event designed to convene the regional food community and to showcase the latest food and beverage ideas and techniques through educational lectures, panel discussions and demonstrations. It brings together the best chefs, food producers and personalities and links established food and hospitality professionals with aspiring students and young industry professionals.

The Philly Chef Conference is a trademark of Drexel University and is not affiliated with other food or culinary conferences in Philadelphia. It was founded by alumni of the food and hospitality management programs in 2013 and has been held annually, led by the Philly Chef Conference Planning Committee, which includes Drexel faculty, professional staff and industry leaders.