Building  local  and  regional  g.ain  net0orks,  f.om  seed  to  table

SEPTEMBER 24TH & 25TH, 2017 THE GOURMANDISE SCHOOL AT SANTA MONICA PLACE

BECOME A PARTNER IN THE LOCAL GRAINS MOVEMENT

THE GOURMANDISE SCHOOL MISSION We are dedicated to expanding the consumer’s view of the craft of cooking and baking. Our staff of expert chefs teach classic techniques in a nurturing environment while showcasing locally sourced ingredients. We are a trusted source for learning about where food comes from and support local farmers and movements that create a more sustainable food system.

Who  We  Are• Resource for chefs and farmers to come together to mill heirloom grains, and

use that flour in their restaurants – a true Farm to Table experience.

• Opened 2011 at newly remodeled Santa Monica Place Shopping Center on the 3rd floor Dining Deck.

• Teach 2-3 cooking and baking classes per day to all levels of experience, 7 days a week with a staff of 8 expert instructors in their respective fields.. Holds an average of 70 classes and events per month.

2017  Grain  ConferenceOVERVIEW GOALS

LOCATION THE GOURMANDISE SCHOOL / 395 SANTA MONICA PLACE #329 SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

DATE / TIME CONSUMER DAY: SUNDAY, SEPT 24 / 8:30AM - 7:30PM

TRADE DAY: MONDAY, SEPT 25 / 8:30AM - 6:30PM

ATTENDANCE 200+ DELEGATES (100+ PER DAY)

AUDIENCE CA FARMERS/SUPPLIERS • CA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS • TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS, CHEFS & OWNERS • NATIONAL FOOD PERSONALITIES • TOP CULINARY PRESS INFLUENCERS • HOME CHEFS/BAKERS • FOOD SAVY CONSUMERS

16 CHEF-LED WORKSHOPS & 6 PANEL DISCUSSIONS FEATURING TOP PASTRY CHEFS & RESTAURANT OWNERS • 2 NETWORKING MEET & GREET SOCIALS

CONTENT

A COLLECTION OF DEDICATED CALIFORNIA FARMERS AND MILLERS HAVE SPENT YEARS CULTIVATING THESE HEIRLOOM VARIETY GRAINS. • Promote the integration of heirloom grains into menus, store shelves, and

consumers’ hands • Educate the food community with the latest information in the grain

movement • Create regional grain cooperatives in CA to establish an infrastructure • Provide chefs and bakers alike with best practices to integrate heirloom

grains in their menus • Continue to push the grain conversation and education with consumers

(Sunday only) where food enthusiasts of all backgrounds can learn about the art of milling, whole grain techniques for pastries/bread and exposure to local farmers and chefs in the movement

ParABership  OpporAEnities

EXPERT $7,500+

INFLUENCER $3,500+

ENTHUSIAST $1,500+

TITLE SPONSOR $25KAs a partner and sponsor of the 2017 Gourmandise Grain Conference, you will gain access to not only the food industry’s top influencers, head chefs, bakers, farmers, distributors and business decision makers, but also an audience of food savvy consumers and food enthusiasts.

We’ve crafted 2 full days of intimate workshops, demonstrations and immersive panel discussions to educate and establish concrete actions for furthering the local grains movement. This will be a rare and perfect opportunity for any business or brand for product integration, workshop sponsorship and so much more!

See how you can become a partner and join us! IN-KIND

Stephanie Chen / Event Director / Steph@TheGourmandiseSchool.com / (310) 508-7585

Contact  us  for  more  details!  

WWW.THEGOURMANDISESCHOOL.COM/GRAIN