ACF Central Florida Chapter
Quick Links to Help You Stay Involved!
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 our chapter to successfully host the 2019 Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show held at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Show Dates are August 4th – 8th! 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. 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 2018-2019 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
FEATURED CHEF ~ Rosanda Williams
Please join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by getting to know the newest member of the ACF Central Florida Chapter’s Board of Directors…Rosanda Williams, Membership Chairwoman. Name: Rosanda Williams Certification: In progress Present Employment: Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort Past Employments: Universal Studios, Private Food Stylist, Hilton Hotels & Resorts Special Awards: 2014
A Message from Our Chapter President
Greetings Chefs and Culinarians, I looked at the calendar this morning, and thought, “where did 2017 go”? We are halfway through November, and it seems like just two weeks ago it was 90 degrees outside. Oh wait, that was two weeks ago — ouch! On the plus side, we all made it through another 8-month
Culinary Competition News & November Meeting Details
Greetings Chefs! A Message of Thanks from Show Chairman, Joe Hardiman: “I am happy to bring you the good news about our 2017 Annual Culinary Arts and Pastry Competition. Even though Hurricane Irma walloped us and changed the dates of the FR&L Show, and consequently our competition dates, we had a good showing of competitors,
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