World Association of Chefs Societies

U.S.A

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

180 Center Place Way,St. Augustine,Florida 32095USA

Telephone: 1 904 824 4468
Fax: 1 904 825 4758
Email: acf@acfchefs.net
Website: www.acfchefs.org

National Team

ACF Culinary Team USA prepares for their first international culinary competition, Nov. 20-24, at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg. Learn more.

Young Chefs Club

Currently no information available.

Michael Ty, CEC, AAC
President

Continental Director
Americas

Louis Perrotte

6801 Tamarind circle
Orlando Florida 32819

WACS Approved Judges
Aidan Murphy, B
Alan J. Neace Sr., B
Alex Darvishi, A
Brad Barnes, B
Brian J. Campbell, B
Charles M. Carroll, A
Chris Northmore, A / P
Daniel J. Scannell, B
Darrin Aoyama, A / P
David Longstaff, A/M
David St.John-Grubb, B
David Turcotte, A
Derek Spendlove, B
Edward Leonard, A
Ernst W. Gruch, B
Ferdinand Metz, A
George A. O'Palenick, B
Gerard M Molloy, B
Gilles Renusson, A / P
Gregory M Skibinski, B
Gustavo Mendez Graciano, B
James A. Hanyzeski, B
Joachim Buchner, A
John Hui, A / P
John Kinsella, B
Kenneth J Arnone, B
Kevin Storm, B
Kevin Walker, B
Mark Spelman, B
Mark Warren, B
Mr. Daniel Hugelier, B
Patricia Nash, B
Paul Jensen, B
Randy J. Torres, B
Reimund Pitz, A
Rene Marquis, B
Rick Potter, B
Roland G Henin, A
Russell Scott, A
Steve Miller, A / M
Steven Jilleba, A
Thomas Vaccaro, A / P
Victor Gielisse, B
Walter W Leible, B
WACS Honorary Members
Dr. Timothy Ryan
Louis Perrotte, CEC, AAC
Mr. Amato Ferrero
Mr. B. Galand  
Mr. Edward Leonard
Mr. Ferdinand E.Metz
Mr. H. Rusch  
Mr. J. Sullivan  
Mr. Keith H. Keogh
Mr. L. Edwin Brown
Mr. Noel Cullen  
Mr. R. Bosnjak
Mr. Reimund Pitz

Latest News

American Culinary Federation Announces 2013 Events Series for Chefs

posted 14-01-2013

American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America with more than 20,000 members spanning 200 chapters nationwide. Visit www.acfchefs.org/events... continue reading

ACF Culinary Team USA Has Stellar Performance

posted 19-10-2012

“We are so proud of the more than 100 ACF members and the teams of ACF Culinary Team USA and their performance at the... continue reading

Americas- Las vegas, USA- 22-25 July 2013

posted 28-09-2012

Americas- Las vegas, USA- 22-25 July... continue reading

Feed the planet American Culinary Federation (ACF)

posted 10-09-2012

IN MAY 2012, the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) and the city of Daejeon, South Korea, presented to the delegates of the 35th WACS World Congress the following declaration, which was adopted by the... continue reading

American Culinary Federation Education Foundations Apprenticeship Program with U.S. Army Recognized as Trailblazer by U.S. Department of Labor

posted 13-08-2012

St. Augustine, Fla., August 1, 2012 The American Culinary Federation Education Foundations (ACFEF) apprenticeship program with the U.S. Army was one of 70 apprenticeship programs nationwide recognized today in... continue reading

RecogniChef Jorge Ramirez CEC. Chef of the year to be presented at February 12th

posted 16-02-2012

Costa Mesa CA., February 12, 2012?On Feb. 12, chefs across the Orange County will celebrate, chef of the year award. and chefs in Orange County who are members of American Culinary Federation (ACF) Orange... continue reading

ACF Certified Master Chef® Richard Rosendale Wins Bocuse d'Or USA

posted 02-02-2012

St. Augustine, Fla., January 30, 2012 The competition at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, N.Y., was fierce over the weekend as four finalists from across the United States competed in the... continue reading

Ronald DeSantis, CMC®, AAC®, CHE, Named ACF Certification Commission Chair

posted 30-01-2012

My vision for the commission is to develop and project the message of certification relevance beyond ACF, DeSantis said. Members know certification value and importance. We need to make the dining public and... continue reading

The American Culinary Federation Announces Its 2012 Events Series

posted 07-12-2011

The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America with more than 22,000 members spanning 230 chapters nationwide. Visit www.acfchefs.org for... continue reading

ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation Names Chair, Vice Chair for 2011-2013

posted 24-09-2011

St. Augustine, Fla., September 21, 2011—The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Chef & Child Foundation (CCF), which focuses on the nutritional development of America's children, has... continue reading

Professional Certification Gives Chefs Leverage When Seeking Employment and Promotion in Recovering Economy, ICE President Says

posted 15-08-2011

St. Augustine, Fla., August 10, 2011���¢�¯�¿�½�¯�¿�½The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover after several economically challenging years.... continue reading

Daniel Gorman Wins Hans Bueschkens World Junior Chefs Challenge Semifinals for the Americas, Advances to Global Competition in 2012

posted 15-06-2011

St. Augustine, Fla., June 13, 2011 - The results are in, and the best young chef in all of the Americas is 23-year-old Atlanta resident Daniel Gorman, sous chef at Cherokee Town Club, Atlanta. Gorman received... continue reading

American Culinary Federation 2011-2013 National Board of Directors Announced

posted 13-06-2011

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., June 10, 2011�Mark Kent, CEC®, chair of the American Culinary Federation Inc.�s (ACF) Nominations & Elections Committee, announced today at 10:03 a.m. EDT the results of... continue reading

Two American Culinary Federation Chefs Receive Cordon d' Or - Gold Ribbon International Culinary Academy Awards

posted 18-05-2011

St. Augustine, Fla., May 18, 2011 - Two American Culinary Federation (ACF) members received International Culinary Academy Awards at the 2011 Cordon d' Or - Gold Ribbon awards presentation, held at The Don... continue reading

American Culinary Federation Announces 2011 Western Region Award Winners

posted 07-05-2011

St. Augustine, Fla., May 3, 2011—The American Culinary Federation (ACF), Inc., the largest association of professional chefs in North America, held its 2011 ACF Western Regional Conference at Talking Stick... continue reading