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March 22-25, 2027
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LA

Cater+Event Schedule 2027

DICED Competition: Recipe Battle of the Bird

Robin Selden  (Managing Partner & Executive Chef, Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)
Eric LeVine  (Executive Chef | Owner, 317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)
Cassandra (Sassy) Portnow  (Production Sous Chef, Footers Catering)
Eric Caron  (Chef, Off the Vine Catering)
Ankish Shetty  (Corporate Executive Chef, Restaurant Associates (Compass Group))
Location: Culinary & Keynote Stage
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, VIP All Access - Get your pass now!
Track: Culinary Art, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Associations & Accreditations: ICA- and LCA-member
Vault Recording: TBD

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Chicken is one of the most widely accepted proteins across different cultures, religions, and dietary preferences. And let's face it, the lower per-pound costs and consistent portion sizes help caterers stay in budget and deliver better profit margins.

Every caterer has chicken on their menu, so what better than a battle of the best center of the plate chicken recipes from leading caterers across North America?

Diced 2027 will pit six talented chefs bringing in their top chicken recipe in a no holds barred competition to woo the judges and crown one chef the "Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!" Some serious cluck is the prize ($1500 gift card); with $500 to the runner up—that's no yolk, either!

As the judges taste the plates, recipes will be displayed on the big screen, so the audience can follow along.

Come cheer on your favorite contestant, hear the chefs talk about their recipes, and bring these genius chicken recipes back to your own kitchen!

Interested in competing? This is no time to chicken out! Email [email protected] for more information, but hurry, slots are already filling fast.