International Chefs Congress SPONSOR

StarChefs.com’s International Chefs Congress
A KITCHEN WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Connect with
the Culinary
Industry’s Most
Influential Chefs
The Concept
Be a part of a collaborative environment where the most innovative chefs share
knowledge and experiment with new techniques.
The Event
StarChefs.com’s inaugural International Chefs Congress is a three-day culinary symposium where the world’s most influential and innovative chefs present the latest
techniques and culinary concepts to 750 of their chef peers. This was the only event
of its kind in the US, and took place September 19 & 20, 2006 in New York City at
Covenant House. Attendees will witness chef demonstrations and expert panels on
relevant industry topics, as well as participate in smaller hands-on cooking workshops
and wine tastings.
Chefs Product Fair
Leading manufacturers and purveyors from around the world showcase their products
such as high-end kitchen equipment, specialty foods, chef tools and wines. Attendees
will have the opportunity to sample and learn more about each sponsor’s products.
Targeted Guest List
Attendees include executive chefs, chefs de cuisines, sous chefs, food & beverage
managers from independent and multi-unit operators. Chefs will have an opportunity
to apply for sponsored scholarships to attend the ICC program.
Direct Access
Gain access to industry influencers and create brand awareness among leading culinary professionals.
Prime Product Placement
Place your product in front of this highly sought after group of industry influencers.
Chefs will directly interact with your product and use them as part of the program.
Generate customer pull for your brand and drive trial of your product. Products will
also be presented via sampling and sponsor acknowledgements. Potential use of ICC
pictures in custom sponsor content and sponsor ad campaigns.
Online Exposure
Your brand will receive online recognition with direct links to your website, appearing on the editorial pre-event and post-event coverage feature on StarChefs.com.
StarChefs receives over 20 million hits, 10 million page views, and 600,000 unique
visitors per month and has won Best of the Web awards from, among others, U.S.
News Online, USA Today, Brill’s Content, and Lycos.
Print Exposure
Your logo will be included in all event-related materials – onsite signage, advertisements, Congress Book, invitations and postcard mailings.
September 16 - 18, 2007
New York City
Advertiser Opportunities
* Founding Sponsor
* Scholarship Sponsor
* Event Sponsor (Welcome Dinner, Cocktail Receptions, After-party)
* Pod cast Sponsor
* Product Placement
* Custom Promotions or Event
* Chef Products Fair
* Gift Bag Inclusion
* Congress Book
International Chefs Congress Advisory Board
Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson, Norman Van Aken, Wylie Dufresne, Ken Oringer,
Josh DeChellis, Sam Mason, Jose Andres
2006 Founding Sponsors
* Jade Range
* Nespresso Professional
* Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
* Hobart
* Vita-Mix
* Traulsen
* Vineyard 7 & 8
2006 Presenters
International Chefs:
Pascal Barbot of L’Astrance, France
Albert Adrià of El Bulli, Spain
Pierre Hermé of Pierre Hermé, Paris, France
Susur Lee of Restaurants Susur and Lee, Canada
Sergi Arola of La Broche & Arola, Spain
Frédéric Bau of L’Ecole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona, France
Davide Scabin of Combal Zero, Italy
Fergus Henderson of St. John, England
Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, New York
Domestic Chefs:
Jose Andres of Jaleo, Washington, DC
Daniel Boulud of Daniel, New York
Ken Oringer of Clio, Boston, MA
David Myers of Sona, Los Angeles
Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit, New York
Anthony Bourdain of Brasserie Les Halles, New York
Norman VanAken, Florida, California
Paul Liebrandt of Gilt, New York
Rising Stars (Domestic and International):
Wylie Dufresne of WD-50, New York
Josh DeChellis of Sumile, Jovia, New York
Paul Liebrandt of Gilt, New York
Sam Mason of wd-50, New York
Lee Gross of M Cafe de Chaya, Los Angeles
Pichet Ong of Pudding LLC, New York
Chris Cosentino of Incanto, San Francisco
Patricia Yeo of Sapa, New York
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