Ron Ben-Israel

Ron Ben-Israel’s elegant cakes have long been a favorite among celebrities and the style-conscious. Chef Ron's confectionary masterpieces have been featured at the openings of the Mandarin Oriental New York and The Ritz-Carlton, and are a highlight of elaborate events at other premier Manhattan hotels such as the St. Regis, the Pierre, and the New York Palace. As a pastry innovator, Chef Ron has been named the "King of Cakes" by Modern Bride magazine and is the recipient of countless gold medals and certificates of honor in culinary competitions. Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, the New York Times, and Vogue have all commissioned trendsetting cake designs from Chef Ron, whose recent television appearances include Martha Stewart Living and The David Letterman Show as well as programs on Bravo and The Food Network. He shares his passion, techniques, and secrets with The International Culinary Center's New York students through exclusive demos. Chef Ron joined The International Culinary Center in 1999.