ACF Central Florida Chapter
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Membership
Welcome to the ACF Central Florida Chapter – where members of the culinary arts come together, learn more about their craft, and inspire a passion for food. Expand your connections with national and local renowned chefs and top industry professionals. Be our guest at one of our upcoming general chapter meetings listed on the Events Calendar. Welcome to the chapter in the heart of it all.
Volunteerism
The ACF Central Florida Chapter needs your help for 2 events this year. Help our chapter successfully host the 2019 ACF National Convention held at the Orlando World Center Marriott from August 4th – 8th! Then, volunteer to help make the 2019 Culinary Arts Competition at the FR&L Show from Sept 15th -16th. Please check out our registration page and volunteer your time!
Competitions
The ACF Central Florida Chapter is excited to host the ACF Culinary Arts Competition each year during the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show held at the Orange County Convention Center. Competition registration is not yet open for 2019! But save these dates: September 15th & 16th, 2019 on your competition calendar. Show that you’ve got game!
Certification
Propel your career higher by maintaining your competitive edge. ACF Certifications for chefs, pastry chefs and culinarians can set you apart from having a job to having a career. Visit our special page on Certification which includes: process information, steps to success, organizational tips, sample menus, and demo guide.
Elections
Elections for the Board of Directors of the ACF Central Florida Chapter occur every two years. The next chapter elections are this fall for the 2020-2021 term. Nominations will be open in September and voting will take place in December for the following elected positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant at Arms. Nominations are now open for these positions. Get involved with the elections—nominate a fellow chapter member today!
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CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter Information, Announcements, Features and More
Global Organic Produce Expo 2019
The Global Organic Produce Expo is January 31st through February 2nd in Hollywood, Florida at the Diplomat Resort. We are offering FREE registration for ACF members to attend. Below is the event schedule: Day 1, Thursday, January 31 (optional), 2019 Global Organic Produce Golf Tournament 8:30-12:30pm Welcome Reception 7:30-9:30pm Day 2, Friday, February 1,
Announcing the 2018 Culinary Arts Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Culinary Arts Competition held during the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show on September 6th-8th at the Orange County Convention Center. 2018 ACF-SANCTIONED CULINARY ARENA COMPETITIONS Taste of Elegance Pork Signature Recipe Competition: 1st Place Gold Medal: Lance Cook, Hammock Dunes Club 2nd Place Gold Medal: Angel Santiago, Universal
A Message from our Chapter President
Greetings CFC Chefs, It’s been a very active summer already and I do apologize for the delay in sending out a President’s Message. I recently returned from the ACF National Convention with a delegation from the ACF Central Florida Chapter, and I must tell you it was an exceptional convention. Most of you are aware
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