Food & Beverage Associations

American Culinary Federation: With a membership of over 20,000 culinary professionals, the American Culinary Federation is one of the largest culinary associations in the United States. Founded in 1929, the association helps members to obtain certification, find jobs, and boost their careers via accreditation, international competitions, and apprenticeship programs. In the competitive world of culinary careers, it’s vital to know about the latest trends in the industry and the American Culinary Federation helps you to stay ahead through seminars and workshops, the flagship magazine, and other newsletters. There are also major culinary events like the ACF National Convention, regional conferences in various states, competitions, and more. The ACF also gives out top national awards like the U.S.A’s Chef of the Year Award, and more.

American Intitute of Food & Wine

Bread Bakers Guild of America: Has provided knowledge of artisan bread baking since 1993.

World Association of Chef's Societies

The James Beard Foundation

The National Restaurant Assocaition

International Association of Culinary Professionals

Roundtable for Women in Foodservice

Slow Food

Women Chefs & Restauranteurs

International Cake Exploration Socite

Personal chef.com

US Personal Chef Association

National Association for Specialty Food Trade