#ACELing2026 ~ From Heritage to Table: A Live Cooking Experience with Katie Chin

From Heritage to Table: A Live Cooking Experience with Katie Chin

Food has the unique ability to bring people together, preserve traditions, and tell the stories behind our cultures. At the 2026 ACELing In Leadership Conference, “From Heritage to Table: A Live Cooking Experience with Katie Chin” will offer attendees a memorable culinary showcase celebrating the connection between food, culture, and community.

Featuring award-winning celebrity chef Katie Chin and Arizona food influencer Kay Tam of AZFoodGuy, this interactive experience will combine live cooking, storytelling, and cultural exploration. Katie will share her passion for culinary traditions, family heritage, and the stories behind her dishes, while Kay will bring his expertise in food discovery, digital storytelling, and connecting communities through shared experiences.

Together, they will showcase how food can inspire creativity, celebrate diverse traditions, and create meaningful connections across generations and cultures.

Meet the Featured Speakers:

Katie Chin, Celebrity Chef, Author & Culinary Ambassador

Katie Chin is an award-winning celebrity chef, cookbook author, caterer, and Culinary Ambassador for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The daughter of renowned restaurateur Leeann Chin, Katie grew up immersed in the restaurant industry before pursuing a successful career in film and television marketing. She later returned to her culinary roots, becoming a celebrated chef, author, and cultural storyteller. Katie has authored five cookbooks, including Everyday Chinese Cookbook and Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook, and has appeared on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Food Network favorites including Iron Chef America, Beat Bobby Flay, and Chopped. Through food, storytelling, and cultural connection, Katie inspires audiences to embrace heritage, resilience, authenticity, and the power of shared experiences.

Kay Tam, Creator of AZFoodGuy

Kay Tam is the creator behind AZFoodGuy, a leading Arizona food and lifestyle influencer known for sharing his passion for culinary experiences, restaurant discoveries, and cultural storytelling across digital platforms. Through Instagram, TikTok, and online content creation, Kay has built a strong community of food enthusiasts and grown a following of hundreds of thousands by combining creativity, authenticity, and innovation. His work highlights the diverse culinary landscape of Arizona while supporting local restaurants, entrepreneurs, and food communities. Kay’s journey reflects the power of storytelling and digital engagement, using food as a bridge to connect people, celebrate cultures, and inspire exploration through memorable culinary experiences.

Celebrating Culture Through Food and Storytelling

Food is more than a meal—it is a reflection of history, identity, creativity, and community. The stories behind the ingredients, traditions, and people who create them connect us across backgrounds and generations.

Join us at the 2026 ACELing In Leadership Conference for a unique culinary experience celebrating heritage, innovation, and connection through the universal language of food.

2026 ACELing In Leadership Conference

Theme: Shaping What's Next: Influence. Innovation. Impact.

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