2026 Schedule of events
Registration, Welcome & Opening Events
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am – 6:00pm | Trident Ballroom Foyer |
Registration & Exchange Hub Setup |
| 2:30pm – 4:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Competitors’ Briefing |
| 5:30pm – 6:45pm | Trident Ballroom |
Opening Session & CHTA Awards: Leading with |
| 6:45pm – 8:00pm | Trident Ballroom |
Welcome Reception at the Exchange Hub |
Sessions, Networking, Chef & Bartender Competitions
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30am – 9:15am | Trident Ballroom Foyer |
Social Cafe at the Exchange Hub |
| 9:30am – 11:00am | Long Bay Conference Room |
Professional Development Sessions
|
| 2:00pm – 7:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Senior Chef and Pastry Chef (Group A) Competitions |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Non Alcoholic) |
| 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Rum) |
Sessions, Chef & Bartender Competitions, Awards
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am – 1:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Junior Chef and Pastry Chef (Group B) Competitions |
| 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Individual Competition (Beef) |
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Vodka) |
Sessions, Chef & Bartender Competitions, Awards
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am – 1:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Individual Competition (Seafood) |
| 9:00am – 2:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Mystery Basket) |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Trident Ballroom |
Networking Lunch |
| 6:30pm | Trident Ballroom |
Awards Celebration |
Registration, Welcome & Opening Events
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am – 6:00pm | Trident Ballroom Foyer |
Registration & Exchange Hub Setup |
| 2:30pm – 4:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Competitors’ Briefing |
| 5:30pm – 6:45pm | Trident Ballroom |
Opening Session & CHTA Awards: Leading with |
| 6:45pm – 8:00pm | Trident Ballroom |
Welcome Reception at the Exchange Hub |
Sessions, Networking, Chef & Bartender Competitions
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30am – 9:15am | Trident Ballroom Foyer |
Social Cafe at the Exchange Hub |
| 9:30am – 11:00am | Long Bay Conference Room |
Professional Development Sessions
|
| 2:00pm – 7:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Senior Chef and Pastry Chef (Group A) Competitions |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Non Alcoholic) |
| 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Rum) |
Sessions, Chef & Bartender Competitions, Awards
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am – 1:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Junior Chef and Pastry Chef (Group B) Competitions |
| 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Individual Competition (Beef) |
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Vodka) |
Sessions, Chef & Bartender Competitions, Awards
*Times & activities subject to change. Attendees will be notified in advance.
| Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am – 1:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Individual Competition (Seafood) |
| 9:00am – 2:00pm | Trident Ballroom (Salon C&D) |
Bartender Competition (Mystery Basket) |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Trident Ballroom |
Networking Lunch |
| 6:30pm | Trident Ballroom |
Awards Celebration |
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