FROM MASH TO MASTERPIECE
From hands on hot sauce creation to immersive, chef led experiences, Flavor Exchange is how Louisiana Pepper Exchange collaborates with chefs, product developers, and brands to turn bold ideas into real world flavor.
What is MYO Hot Sauce?
Welcome to the ultimate hot sauce experience! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get to craft a one-of-a-kind sauce using premium pepper mashes and carefully selected ingredients.
Learn how to balance heat, acidity, and flavor to create a blend that’s truly your own. Mix, taste, and design your signature bottle, then take it home to enjoy and share.
COMMUNITY
Flavor. Fire. Community.
This event is more than just making hot sauce — it’s about coming together with fellow flavor enthusiasts to share creativity, stories, and inspiration.
You’ll connect with a passionate community that celebrates bold tastes and innovation. It’s a space to learn, experiment, and collaborate — building friendships as vibrant and layered as the sauces you create.
Make Your Own Hot Sauce at
IFT First 2026
UPCOMING EVENT
Sunday, July 12 - Wendesday, July 15, 2026
McCormick Place
2301 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Stop by Booth #5017 and experience our Make Your Own Hot Sauce activation, where attendees will create a custom sauce by choosing peppers, flavors, and ingredients from start to finish. It's a fun, interactive way to explore the endless possibilities of pepper innovation and flavor development.
Stay in the Flavor Loop.
Be the first to know about new releases, upcoming events, and flavor trends.