Laurent Huguet

French starred chef

• Chef and consultant chef   Alsace - France
• 1 Michelin star Master
• Chef of France, chef trainer, and consultant for events overseas for the SCR Prod group 2018 to 2020 - Coordinator Chef for the "Toques" evenings for the gastronomic guide Gault et Millau Antilles Guyane.
• 22 years as Head Chef at "Au Crocodile in Strasbourg" - 3 Michelin stars - Relais & Châteaux

Kevin Bludso

Founder of Bludso's BBQ

• Two-time winner of the "Steve Harvey Hoodie Award"
• 2008 - Opened his first takeout barbecue stand in Campton, California
• Expanded his concept nationally and internationally: Bludso’s Bar & Que in Hollywood; a stand at the LAFC Soccer Stadium; a location at Proud Bird in Los Angeles, and a restaurant/bar called San Antone by Bludso’s BBQ at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia
• Judge on the Netflix hit series barbecue competition: The American BBQ Showdown
• Multiple appearances on television shows such as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Bon Appetit, as well as a recurring expert chef on Bar Rescue

Rafael Pires

Brazilian chef

• Chef at Mia Restaurant | Brazil
• Graduate of the Culinary Arts School at the Paul Bocuse Institute in France
• Experience in several restaurants in Brazil: Fasano in São Paulo, Vecchio Sogno in Belo Horizonte
• Experience in Toronto and Abu Dhabi (La Mer restaurant at Sofitel, specializing in seafood)
• Former manager of the traditional restaurant Pacco e Bacco in Tiradentes

Daniel Veniza

Canadian Chef

Daniel Vézina is a renowned chef from Quebec, recognized for his innovation and his passion for cooking. Co-founder of the famous Laurie Raphaël restaurant in Quebec, opened in 1991, he quickly gained a reputation for his creative and refined dishes, celebrating local ingredients and Quebec culinary traditions.

Vézina is also an influential media figure, having hosted several successful cooking shows, such as "Les Chefs!" and “At the di Stasio.” Author of numerous cookbooks, he shares his expertise and his love for gastronomy with a wide audience.

Its commitment to sustainable and responsible cooking is at the heart of its culinary philosophy.

Lionel Levy

French Chef

• Executive Chef at InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Michelin 1-star Chef
• Apprenticeship under world-renowned chefs: Eric Fréchon, Alain Ducasse...
• Co-founder of Gourmediterranée association (promoting the dynamism of Provence cuisine and the expertise of local producers)

Renee Blackman

American chef

• Private Chef and Caterer in New York City
• As Sous Chef, participated in the opening of the Delta Sky Club at JFK International Airport Recognized by the James Beard Foundation
• Catered for prestigious companies in New York City: Creative Edge Parties, Pinch Food Design, and Cloud Catering
• Multiple television appearances: Food Network’s Chopped, Kitchen Crash, and I Am More W/ Odell Beckman Jr...

Inspiration Moudnib

Moroccan Chef

• Pastry chef and consultant
• 2011 - Finalist of the Masterchef show
• 2014 - Finalist of the French Dessert Champion
• 2015 - Finalist of the Women's Pastry World Cup
• Ambassador of the association Les enfants cuisinent
• Participation in the show Un chef à ma porte on Gulli

Madam Boakye

Founder of the Ghastro restaurant in East Lagon

• Graduated from a renowned culinary school in New York
• Afro-Caribbean fusion cuisine
• 2019 - Winner of the "Best at the Fare Savory" award at the prestigious The World Fare Festival in New York for her underground popular cuisine project W.A.R LLC representing Ghana
• 2020 - Opening of her restaurant GHastro, designed to showcase the versatility of her culinary style, featuring a blend of traditional West African and modern continental cuisine

Vladimir François Maïkouva

Martinican Chef

• Private Chef, Consultant, and Trainer
• Chairman of the Professionals in Gastronomy Commission of the UGM association (Union Gastronomie Martinique)
• Private Chef, Consultant, and Trainer Martinique Chairman of the Professionals in Gastronomy Commission of the UGM association (Union Gastronomie Martinique) Former Executive Chef at upscale hotels in Martinique (Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa, Le French Coco – Luxury Boutique Hotel, La Pagerie – Tropical Garden Hotel)
• Trained in the kitchens of iconic chefs (Alain Ducasse, Marc Veyrat, Bernard Leprince) within renowned establishments in Paris (palaces, Michelin-starred restaurants, and luxury brasseries)

Arthur Sutley

Mixology expert, consultant and trainer

• Experience of over 19 years
• Contributed to the development of 13 editions of Bar Business Magazine alongside other industry experts
• As a trainer, participated in numerous national and international trade shows, seminars, and conferences
• Recognized by influential media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, Forbes, Forbes Radio, NRC Handelsblad, Supercall.com, Thrillist, AOL.com, Bonfort’s Wine & Spirits Journal, DrinkMe, Fox News, Fox Business, Chilled Magazine, What’s Eating NYC...
• Featured on the TV show Bar Rescue with Jon Taffer

Mia Mastroianni

Professional mixologist and consultant

• Over 15 years of experience
• Involved in the founding of Soho House West Hollywood as a bartender, collaborating with other industry professionals
• Opened other Soho House locations in Miami, Florida, and Toronto
• Featured on the TV show Bar Rescue with Jon Taffer
• As a trainer, participated in seminars, trade shows, and conferences nationally and internationally

Dale Moss

Brand ambassador and presenter

• Former NFL athlete who quickly made a mark in the modeling industry
• Brand ambassador for Grey Goose
• Former NFL athlete who quickly made a mark in the modeling industry Participated as a sports and entertainment host in several events including: Super Bowl, iHeart Music Festival, and Tribeca Film Festival
• Advocate for inclusive measures globally: "Special Olympics Global Ambassador" since 2015

Ninon Fauvarque

Mixologist at Society Bar | Haute-Savoie

• 2018 - Winner of the Havana Club Cocktail Competition (1st place, People's Choice Award, and Blind Tasting Award)
• Participation in cocktail shows and as a judge (Elle Cocktail Challenge, Havana Swisse finale, Routin competition...)
• Created a Havana Club cocktail for the Tomorrowland festival anniversary in 2019 Formerly a mixologist at Bagatelle Dubai
• Formerly a mixologist at Alquimico Bar in Colombia (ranked among the top 50 bars in the world)
• Currently a mixologist at Society Bar in Annecy