American Culinary Federation

The January/February edition of the National Culinary Review is in! Explore the rich heritage of soul food with talented ACF chefs, discover the timeless appeal of Peking Duck, learn about mushroom cultivation and bean-to-bar chocolate, and so much more. Get inspired and read the latest NCR issue today at bit.ly/4b2asjJ! Enjoy!

Join us at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in Niagara Falls, NY, May 2-4, 2025, for an immersive three-day summit blending culinary expertise with cannabis innovation. Learn from industry pioneers Chef Travis Petersen "The Nomad Cook" and Chef Nathan Koscielski, CCE, while earning 8 CEHs, gaining expert-led training, access to the American Culinary Federation Culinary Cannabis Certificate exam, and exclusive dining experiences. Register now at bit.ly/41cQkYY!

ACF Chef's Table Webinar Series: All Souls are Not the Same! has been rescheduled to February 26 due to weather issues impacting our presenters. We hope you'll join us later this month as we cover February's trend- Soul Food! #acfchefs #ACFChefsTableWebinarSeries Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eR2CgyaH

This year, the 49th Annual Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Supply Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina hosted a great ACF Sanctioned Culinary Competition. This used to be an annual competition that took place for 17 years before it went away due to the pandemic, but through the hard work of Myra Starnes and the ACF Myrtle Beach Chapter, the competition has returned! Congratulations to all of the winners, and a big thank you to all of those who worked hard to make sure this event happened! #acfchefs #acfcompetitions #ACFMyrtleBeachChapter ACF Culinary Competition Category Winners- Professional Wild Card Mystery Box Winner: Robert Stegall-Smith Professional KC and KP Categories Winner: Lance Cook Professional C2 Category Winner: Tina Spaltro Student Categories SKC AND SKP Winner: Madelyn Chance

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🎉 Register Now! We're cooking Up Something Big in Las Vegas from July 27-31! 🌟 The 2025 ACF National Convention joins culinary professionals from around the world for hands-on workshops, exciting competitions, and a vibrant trade show that celebrates the art and science of cooking. 🔥 Don’t forget—Early Bird rates end February 28! Register now to save up to $200 on your ticket. Get ready to turn up the heat in Vegas! 🌟🍴 👉 https://lnkd.in/esNPiKUi

Join us February 12 at 2:00 PM ET for a webinar on different types of soul food presented by the newly formed CORE Program Task Force! Whether North, South, East, or West- the culinary journey translates differently, so tune in as we explore the migration of African people following the transatlantic slave trade. #ACFChefsTableWebinarSeries #acfchefs Register: https://lnkd.in/eR2CgyaH

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about numbers, and eager to support an organization dedicated to advancing the culinary profession, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, contribute to the financial health of a national organization, and support programs that make an impact in the culinary industry. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share this post with your network or tag someone who might be interested.

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Happy Lunar New Year! Do you have a favorite dish you enjoying preparing or eating to celebrate this holiday? Exploring Chinese Cuisine is featured in ACF's 2025 Trend Report, and we can't wait to dive deeper into exploring these flavors later this year! #acfchefs #HappyLunarNewYear Read more about Exploring Chinese Cuisine here: https://lnkd.in/erdiEM88