A ONE-DAY ADVENTURE
AND RESET FOR THE PEOPLE
WHO FEED EVERYONE ELSE

COOK CAMP IS AN invite-only RETREAT for chefs And restaurateurs,
hosted by Ellen Marie Bennett of Hedley & Bennett.
One day. Outdoors. The best people in the industry.
No tickets. No public access.
Just good food, fire, and the people who live for it.

AUGUST
24 – 25, 2026

WHEN

A 100-ACRE SUMMER CAMP
IN LOS ANGELES

WHERE

FAQS

you’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers

  • Cook Camp is designed as a reset for culinary professionals — chefs, food founders, hospitality pros, and the creative minds shaping the future of food culture. Attendance is by invitation only.

  • Cook Camp is an invite-only event. Invitations are extended through Ellen Bennett and the Hedley & Bennett community and network. If you think you should be on our radar, follow along on our channels and stay tuned — we may just find each other.

  • Expect a day at summer camp! One full day of movement, art, hands-on activities, friendly competition, good food, and even better company.

  • Nope! Cook Camp totally free. It is an invitation-based experience thanks to our incredible sponsors. Reach out to us directly if you have questions about attendance.

  • For the Welcome Dinner - Fun, colorful clothing! No black. Patterns and prints strongly encouraged. 

    For Camp - 70’s summer camp energy. Athleisure vibes. Clothes to run around in. Color! Stripes! No black! Comfy clothes, track suits, sneakers, sandals & bathing suits if you want to sauna. There will be places to change. Dress for the weather! 

  • If you’re flying in from out of town, fly into LAX or Burbank and we recommend staying on the east side - think Silverlake or DTLA. We're partnering with Proper DTLA for up to 25% off hotel bookings. Use our booking link here: Cook Camp Booking Link - Downtown L.A. Proper

OUR SPONSORS

Every partner at Cook Camp was selected because they genuinely care about the chef community and want to give back to those that give so much. Our sponsor roster is small and intentional and we are incredibly thankful for their involvement!

SPECIAL THANKS TO

CAMBRO • Canyon Coffee • CLARKSON POTTER • Coyuchi • dune suncare • evolve together • Falcon Enamelware • Flamingo Estate • Friends and Family • Hedley & Bennett • ILIA Beauty • Jacobsen Salt Co. • LEVAIN BAKERY • Maury's Bagels • Natalie's juices • Petitgrain Boulangerie • San Pellegrino • Santa Canela • Scribe Winery • straus family creamery • Therabody • Yeti

want to sponsor cook camp?

Cook Camp brings together chefs, makers, and industry friends for a DAY of hands-on FUN, connection, and genuine brand storytelling — no press releases required. If you're interested in partnering with us, tell us a bit about your brand and what you're hoping to get out of it, and we'll be in touch.