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March 2 – 5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA

Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026

DICED Competition

Robin Selden  (Managing Partner & Executive Chef, Marcia Selden Catering & Events and Naked Fig Catering)

Eric LeVine  (Executive Chef | Owner, 317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)

Keith Lord  (Chief Disruptor, Strateje Fourteen)

Paul Acosta  (Chef, Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel and Conference Center)

Location: Keynote & Culinary Stage

Date: Wednesday, March 4

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Culinary Arts

Vault Recording: TBD

Six chefs will compete in this live mystery box themed competition at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA, emceed by Chef Robin Selden, Marcia Selden Catering & Events. A little bit "Chopped" and a little bit freewheeling fun, the 2026 Diced winner will receive a $1,500 Amazon gift card. Runner up receives a $500 gift card. Interested in competing? Click here to learn more and throw your toque into the ring!