MenuMasters 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Morgan MFG, Chicago
The party starts at 6:30 pm CST
An Unforgettable Culinary Experience
Indulge in an extraordinary, one-night-only tasting menu crafted exclusively for this celebration by our 2026 MenuMasters Award winners alongside students from The Culinary Institute of America. Check out how the menu came together.
An Unforgettable Culinary Experience
Celebrating Iconic Innovators
Witness the recognition of groundbreaking menu innovation during our dynamic awards ceremony, where we honor the visionaries who are creating extraordinary dining experiences nationwide.
Chef Grant Achatz
Hall of Fame
Chef Douglas Keane
Innovator
Whopper by You
KATSEYE Special
Menu Revamp
Power Eats Menu
Crafted Flatzz
Candace Nelson
Digital Innovation
Epic After Party
Cap off an incredible evening at our legendary After Party, presented by Ventura Foods, featuring:
- Lively networking with your industry peers
- More delicious food and desserts
- High-Energy Entertainment
Plus, a SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU! This limited-edition, autographed book, compliments of Ventura Foods exclusively for MenuMasters attendees.
What will be on the menu? Subscribe to the MenuMasters YouTube Channel to see our entertaining series, showing you the Celebration menu the 2025 winners dreamt up for attendees to enjoy at the event.
*MenuMasters is an invite-only event. Registration is open to restaurant executives only.
Informa reserves the right to decline a registration request due to company type and/or space capacity.
This event is being organized with the health and safety of our attendees as a top priority,
and in accordance with local guidelines and Informa’s AllSecure health and safety standards.
