Join Us for IACP TALKS
The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) invites you to join us for the 2025 season of IACP TALKS. Since 2022, these virtual talks feature the incredible talent that make up our IACP culinary community: our members, icons, mentors, sponsors, and of course our celebrated IACP award winners and nominees. Tickets are now FREE for both IACP members and non-members!
Check back often for new events!
Cooking Our Heritage: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Cookbooks
Join IACP TALKS for "Cooking Our Heritage: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Cookbooks" with acclaimed authors Hetty Lui McKinnon and Stacey Mei Yan Fong. Together, they’ll discuss how personal history, immigration, and identity shape their storytelling through food. From 50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant's Love Letter to the United States Through Pie that celebrate America, to Tenderheart, a cookbook focused on plant-based dishes rooted in memory, this conversation will explore how cookbooks can preserve culture, honor heritage, and nourish both body and soul.
May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Using Food to Tell a Political Story
Join IACP TALKS for “Using Food to Tell a Political Story” with cookbook authors Clarissa Wei and Hawa Hassan. From Made in Taiwan to Setting a Place for Us, these award-winning authors explore how food can reflect cultural resilience, challenge global narratives, and reclaim identity. Through recipes and storytelling, they reveal the power of cuisine to illuminate histories of sovereignty, displacement, and survival across nations and generations.
May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET
24 Food Styling Rules that Have Driven a 27-Year Career
Discover the secrets behind picture-perfect food styling in this exclusive webinar with award-winning food stylist Dan Macey. With 27 years of experience shaping how we see food—from national TV to bestselling cookbooks and brands like Campbell’s Soup, Kraft, and McCormick—Dan will share the 24 essential rules that drive his success. Joining him is marketing and PR expert Amy Stern, who has helped chefs and top culinary brands including Cuisinart, French’s Mustard, Frank’s RedHot, and Duncan Hines shine. Together, they’ll discuss their numerous collaborations and the strategies behind creating visually compelling work to elevate products, brands and personalities.
April 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Inside Milk Street: Reporting from the Trenches of Home Cooking
Join J.M. Hirsch and Deb Broide as they explore how Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street blends culinary storytelling with a journalist’s eye. They’ll discuss everything from book and magazine planning to travel, reporting, and recipe development. Hirsch, a James Beard and IACP Award-winning writer and Milk Street’s editorial director, and Broide, the company’s media relations director, will share insights on the logistics behind crafting compelling food content. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes conversation!
March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
The Art of Content Strategy Planning for a Celebrity Influencer Brand
Join us for an exclusive virtual gathering with Carla Hall and Amanda Rodriguez as they dive into the art of content strategy planning for a celebrity influencer brand! Discover how Carla’s vibrant personality, passions, and purpose come to life through her content—from her beloved food-centric projects to her newly launched virtual magazine, Sweet Heritage. Learn how to grow a brand by leveraging content across multiple platforms, including Instagram and beyond.
February 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET
Behind the Production of the Popular Today Show Cookbook
Anthony Contrino, Emmy award-winning culinary producer, food stylist, chef, and on-air personality, takes us behind the scenes of the Today Show's new cookbook: Today Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen. Discover the creative process behind this iconic project, including recipe testing, styling, and the selection of recipes from fan-favorite guests, chefs, and Today Show hosts.
The presentation will be followed by a lively Q&A with Katie Stilo, Culinary Producer at NBC Today Show.
January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET