46 Chefs Around The Country Make Food Predictions For 2023

While we might not know what New Year’s resolution our favorite chefs are making, it is fun to know what they think will be trending in kitchens as we enter the new year. From popular ingredients to bringing more tableside presentations into the dining room, there’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to restaurant experiences in 2023.

Many chefs think Asian flavors will continue to find their way into other cuisines, while several feel that fermented food will be all the rage. As far as ingredients, mushrooms are poised to be in the spotlight not only as a protein source for non-meat eaters, but as a coffee replacement and all around star of the show. If you think you can handle the heat, you could be in luck, as plenty of chefs think things are going to get spicer in the coming year.

With over 300 chefs offering their thoughts for this year’s trends, we couldn’t include them all—but here’s a taste of what you might be able to expect.

Here are the predictions from 46 top chefs around the country based on what they think will be trending in kitchens in 2023:

“I think we will see vintage recipe revivals (think mac and cheese, pimento spread, beef Stroganoff, egg cream and other favorites of the bygone decades. We are also starting to see a lot of dates and sweet and savory pairings.” - Jelena Pasic co-founder of Harlem Shake in New York City, New York

Read all the predictions of all the 46 chefs around the country here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amberlovebond/2022/12/30/46-chefs-around-the-country-make-food-predictions-for-2023/?sh=5d7559cad87f