“What Guy and the MotM team have created is the really best of Los Angeles—through food and camaraderie, he’s been able to get the most interesting, accomplished, and brightest people in the city to turn out and open up. It’s the dinner party version of EM Forster’s quote in Howard’s End: “Only connect! That was the whole of her sermon. Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted, and human love will be seen at its height. Live in fragments no longer.”

Jason Oclaray

May 19th 2024

Fundraiser for https://ambassadorsofcompassion.com

“In a world where shallow connections are abundant, Guy has successfully built a truly enchanting community. This community brings together beautiful souls who share their inspiring ideas while enjoying delicious cuisine. It is a blessing to have a vulnerable, intimate, and meaningful community to call home.”

“…You would go from small talk to deeper talk pretty quickly…”

There was magic in the hills on June 4. Incomparable views, exquisite and beautifully composed plates, easy and intriguing conversations... I could go on and on. It was a truly enchanting evening. (And I still dream of the soup!)

“Not only does The Masters give you the opportunity to meet industry professional, but you really get the chance to built up your network and gain contacts that will better help your future career.”

Brunch Feb 17th 2024

“The concept and execution of MOTM is brilliant. Guy has a gift of bringing people together, and his skill in the kitchen is truly a work of art. MOTM feels like a family get together whether it’s an intimate dinner of 10, or a brunch with 50+. There is something about breaking bread with people that makes your heart full, and that’s exactly how you feel when you leave a MOTM experience.”

“I had the opportunity to attend Guys Meeting of the Masters and met so many awesome movers and shakers and see Guys amazing cuisine. Definitely worth attending. “

Belated but heartfelt thanks to Guy, Dylan, Matt, et al for the fantastic dinner on June 26. We had a great time re-encountering old friends, meeting new friends, and reconnecting with our LA community in the most welcoming setting imaginable. It was our first real social evening in a year, and what a perfect way to emerge from our pandemic cocoon. Beautifully curated food, wine, and company. We look forward to the next one!

Brunch Feb 17th 2024

“I remember getting a call from a good friend trying to explain to me about this dinner called the Meeting of the Masters. I had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. I met some amazing people and shared life stories. We enjoyed great vibes, music, and great conversations. I walked away feeling very pumped about the connections I made. I lost track of time and wish the meet-up never ended. If anyone gets an invite make sure to be prepared for an amazing experience.”

“Great food and great company at saint Patrick Day’s Meeting of the Masters”

“This town and this business are inherently narcissistic and can make even an extrovert like me feel lonely and disconnected.

To sit and break bread with folks from all walks of life, ages, professions, gay, straight, somewhere in between, truly breathed life into my soul and made me feel alive amidst this crazy world of ours.

Meeting of the Masters Dinner truly reminded that collectively we can feel better, do better, and eat better!! One mouth watering dish at a time! A Doctor, an Author, a Ballroom Dancer, an Environmentalist, A Handyman and Graphic Artist were all at my table and to talk with them was healing, hysterical, and who knew…necessary!”

“Meeting of the Masters is an incredible gastronomic, social, professional, spiritual experience. Chef Guy makes delectable food and drinks and presents them in a beautiful setting which lends itself to easy conversation and new alliances. The crowd is always interesting and welcoming. MOTM is a treat—a unique, memorable adventure, which I highly recommend. Thank you Chef Guy! See you next time!”

“I’m not sure what was most spectacular, the food, the home, or the completely unique social experience I have never encountered in my 25 years living in Los Angeles. I can’t recommend this experience… (and it really is an”experience”) enough! I am guilty of going to social events and only talking to people I know, and this pushed me outside of my comfort zone and reminded me of how important connection is.❤️”

"Our lives in Los Angeles are each a journey that can feel alien and alienating. We've all felt it. But not at Meeting of the Masters, the prototypical mountaintop plateau from Close Encounters where we, the creators and artists, the strange personalities and egos, can land, join each other, and commune over some of the most delicious food in the galaxy. It's nights like these and amazing encounters with kindred spirits that make you realize this may be a voyage, but it's also where we're all at home."

“Guy Shalem puts together one of the best experiences one can find in Los Angeles. It was an evening filled with enlightenment and amazing guests. I connected with people I hadn't seen in decades, had time to catch up with others, and met new friends. The cuisine and celebrity home as a venue are all spectacular. Meeting Of The Masters is not filled with Hollywood egos but with down-to-earth people sharing their hearts and souls in a friendly setting.”

"The food will not repeat on you; however, you will be repeating the stories you hear and enjoying the phone numbers you collect. A great reason to leave your home as well as your tablet behind for the evening. ”

“So chummy and so yummy, it’s no wonder people want to keep coming back for more!”

Last night’s Meeting the Masters in Los Angeles was one of those rare “magical” evenings. In my experience “magic” doesn’t behave very well and most certainly fails to show up on command except under the talented wizardry of Guy Shalem, Michael Sekera and Dylan Kendall. Every one of these events has been a touch of magic under the stars.

“My home and kitchen have been the beneficiary of many of Guy's feasts. The combination of food, people, food, conversation (and did I mention the food?) is just magical!”

“I was intrigued by the idea of how beautifully prepared food and artfully placed guests could bring strangers together, start conversations, and lead who knows where.

Our party was small, 12 guests, with business titans, an Olympic athlete, designers and artists.

Ideas swirled together and broke off into smaller, more intimate conversations and back together.

We were each given a small brown envelope with a charm in it and we matched our charms with each other to find our “soul mate”, which then created more conversation. We moved around the table while enjoying a 5-course, creatively prepared meal under the glowing stars and city lights of Los Angeles.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself as I stepped out of my comfort zone and stretched my social skills.

I highly recommend Meeting of the Masters to those of you who want to experience the excitement of meeting new people.”

Meeting of the Masters put together the perfect dinner party, pulling together an eclectic group of diverse and fascinating people, creating a warm atmosphere where everyone felt welcome and hosting at a venue that was nothing short of breathtaking. Everything was perfect - the food, the company and the location came together brilliantly, creating a magical evening that I'll never forget. Thank you!

“I’ve been two of Guy’s dinners and all of the guests really seemed to enjoy me which is refreshing because my personality is typically very polarizing. The food was super-yummy, too!”

“When I first heard about Meeting of the Masters, I was intrigued, and after experiencing my first dinner with the group, a few days ago, I can’t say enough good things about how brilliantly the actual event was executed, from their curating of amazing but down to earth guests, to crazy great food and drink, there’s really nothing like it in LA, It’s definitely a must do.”