Ian Ramirez

Founder, Mad Honey Culinary Studio 

Ian Ramirez is renowned for his conceptual artistry in food and innovative solutions that shape the future of food and beverage. With over two decades of culinary expertise spanning fine dining, retail, and corporate dining is the founder of Mad Honey Culinary Studio, Mad Honey Mixology and co-owner of Mad Honey Culinary Goods. Mad Honey acts as a collaborative hub where he and his team create innovative flavors, menus, and concepts for both commercial and non-commercial sectors. Ian's breadth of experience has led him to collaborations with the nation’s top restaurant chains, food contract management companies, marketing agencies, F&B brands, and commodity marketing boards, all of which feed his passion for culinary innovation. Mad Honey Culinary Studio embodies Ian’s dedication to advancing the culinary arts and crafting exceptional experiences and strategies. His Mad Honey Culinary Goods side of the business brings in unique products from around the globe to North America and continues to be in search of what the next big culinary ingredients are. 

Sessions

MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD

  • Rethinking Zero Proof: What’s Next in Non-Alc Beverage Innovation