Club + Resort Chef

Exciting news! The 2027 Chef to Chef dates and locations have been announced!

The annual Chef to Chef Conference will take place February 28–March 2, 2027, at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort + Spa, bringing club and resort chefs to the Sonoran Desert for three days of education, competition, networking, and culinary inspiration.

More information on registration, speakers, educational sessions, club tours, competitions, and special events will be announced in the coming months.

Mark your calendar now for February 28–March 2, 2027, and plan to join us in Arizona for another unforgettable Chef to Chef Conference.

Anthony Capua IV CECC WCEC WSET 2, Executive Chef of Club Pelican Bay, shares a new way to approach wine dinners: The Interactive Chef’s Dinner. This experience is inspired not only by culinary technique and thoughtful wine pairings, but by the dishes and moments guests gave carried with them long after a trip ended.

Meet Sean Eason—Executive Chef of Meridian Hills Country Club and member of C+RC’s 2026 40 Under 40 class. Eason spent the first half of his career working across a wide range of hospitality operations to broaden his technical foundation and study leadership from different mentors. Those experiences shaped his standards and clarified the type of culture he wanted to build. Leadership and legacy are central to his approach. Eason focuses on mastering his craft while developing teams built on humility, accountability, and opportunity. He encourages young chefs to absorb everything around them, learn from anyone regardless of title, and say yes to growth before recognition.

Head over to our website to read Eason’s full profile and the rest of the 2026 40 Under 40 class.