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| American Culinary Federation |
| http://www.acfchefs.org |
10 San Bartola Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32086 (Phone: 904-824-4468) Fax: 904-825-4758
The primary chefs association in the United States of America. The ACF sponsors many regional culinary events, administers certification
programs for culinary schools and its own apprenticeship training program as well as setting the qualification and testing standards for its
various categories of professional chef’s certifications. The ACF publishes training aids and regular bulletins / newsletters. Many, many chefs
in the U.S. belong.
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| American Dietetic Association |
| http://www.eatright.org/ |
Membership is primarily for registered dietitians but is a font of information on nutrition for busy chefs. The ADA supports better health
through its educational activities, events, publications and media programs.
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| American Hotel & Lodging Association |
| http://www.ahla.com/ |
While the focus here is outside the kitchen, the AMLA, does offer hotel and resort cooks and chefs insight into the greater workings of their
employers’ organizations… and the educational activity of this group does offer worthwhile publications that include many kitchen related
topics. |
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| American Institute of Baking |
| http://www.aibonline.org/ |
The AIB promotes education and research in the science and art of baking. The site is an extensive resource for bakers and bakeries, large and
small.
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| American Institute of Wine and Food |
| http://www.aiwf.org. |
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-255-3000
No URL for the national office, yet. e-mail: aiwfmember@aol.com
The URL is for the Boston Chapter but links to other chapters. The AIWF is a large non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of the
appreciation of wine and food as well as stimulating a greater appreciation of gastronomy. Membership is open. There are over 30 chapters,
primarily in the U.S. Networking professional and social relationships, educational conferences and publications are among the benefits of
being a member plus enjoying the company of others who really enjoy food and wine.
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| American Personal Chef Association & Institute |
| http://www.personalchef.com |
| This is a good place to learn more about being a personal chef... a chef who cooks privately for folks who can afford to be catered to in special ways. They offer various training helps including seminars, videos and manuals. |
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| California Restaurant Association |
| http://www.calrest.org/ |
An important source of current business issues for restaurateurs. The CRA hosts large annual restaurant shows, maintains dozens of local
chapters throughout the state and provides its members with scores of free publications aimed at educating them about changing legal
circumstances; implementing effective operating policies; finding suppliers of food, equipment and other items plus restaurant marketing
advice. This is an active, well-developed restaurant organization.
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| Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks |
| http://www.cfcc.ca |
Fédération Canadienne des Chefs et Cuisiniers
Phone: 613-563-CHEF, Fax: 613-563-2317
A professional association dedicated to promoting professionalism. "Aboot" 1,500 members… and growing! Headquartered in Ottawa, the CFCC
has 36 branch chapters across Canada. Link to their site for local branch contact phone numbers. The CFCC is developing national standards
for job classifications and has an established Certification Program in place. Training videos are also available at their website.
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| Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association |
| http://www.hostexshow.com |
316 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada M5S1W5
800-387-5649 (Calling within Canada) 416-923-8416 (From other areas)
Serving 13,000 members engaged in managing 39,000 foodservice outlets. Offering members many benefits including discounts on credit card
processing, insurance and utility rates, the CRFA represents its members’ interests through educational, exposition and research activities.
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| CHART - Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers |
| http://www.chart.org |
| An educational organization serving trainers at multi-unit lodging and restaurant companies. |
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| Chefs Collaborative 2000 |
| http://www.chefscollaborative.org/ |
The Chefs Collaborative 2000 is dedicated to preserving healthy food traditions and fostering cultural exchange with respect to food, cooking and agriculture.
Chefs Collaborative 2000 helps chefs become focused on connecting to local sources of food and promotes more sustainable agriculture.
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| CHRIE - Restaurant & Hospitality Educators |
| http://www.chrie.org/ |
1200 17th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-331-5990
If you are involved with the administration of culinary instruction, this organization will benefit you. CHRIE is international in scope and
encompasses private and public, 2-year and 4-year schools. Curriculum development and coordination, instruction methods and materials, job
opportunities at other schools and association with industry supporters are all issues that comprise the regional and international conferences’
contents. Some of CHRIE’s publications are a bit pedantic… but what do you expect from college profs? CHRIE publishes a very complete
"Guide To College Programs in Hospitality & Tourism" which lists and describes precisely what its title says.
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| Club Managers Association of America |
| http://www.cmaa.org |
A useful site for club chefs too!
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| Confrerie de la Chaine des Rostisseurs |
| http://chaineus.org |
An international gastronomic organization with approximately 140 chapters and 7,000 members. Membership is devoted to those with a
serious interest in food and wine (and a bit of extra cash to play with). Activities are educational, charitable and social gastronomic events.
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| Foodservice Educators Network International |
| http://www.feni.org |
If you are involved in Food Service or Culinary Arts instruction, joining FENI will enhance your professional life enormously!
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| Hospitality Financial & Technical Professionals |
| http://www.hftp.org/ |
Formerly the International Association of Hospitality Accountants, this is the group to join if your work entails backoffice accounting and
operational systems in Foodservice.
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| Institute of Food Technologists |
| http://www.ift.org |
| As the name implies this organization is comopsed of food scientists, chefs and companies that develop food products. The website is rich in content and certainly perfect for those involved with bringing new food items to market. |
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| Institute of Food Technologists |
| http://www.ift.org |
| A world wide resource for scientific and proffessional food based information. The IFT serves chefs and food technologists involved in the development of food products. |
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| International Assoc. of Culinary Professionals |
| http://www.iacp.com |
International Association of Culinary Professionals
304 W. Liberty St. - Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202 (Phone 502-581-9786)
While working chefs do comprise a segment of this organization’s membership, it is primarily an association of food writers, publishers and
editors, food stylists, cooking teachers, food tour guides, television chefs, agents… get it? See, members are not necessarily chefs, but they are
very, very wise about food and cooking… and they are well above average at expressing themselves about what they know and do regarding
food… so much so that they are deemed to be culinary professionals. Focus is in the USA but they do have good international events.
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| International Dairy Deli Bakery Association |
| http://www.iddanet.org/ |
| A good resource for operators of Deliicatessens and Retail Bakeries. |
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| International Food Information Council |
| http://ific.org/food/ |
Once at this site please click on "Additional Resources" for a concise and yet comprehensive list (with links) of numerous agencies and
organizations regarding food and nutrition. |
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| International Food Writers Association |
| http://www.ifwtwa.org/ |
Like the name says… if you write about it, check out this site!
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| International Foodservice Executives Association |
| http://www.ifsea.org |
This is the Food Service industry’s oldest trade association. Its membership is primarily composed of professionals in large organizations,
worldwide. IFSEA has meaningful educational and charitable activities and awards management Certifications in Foodservice, General
Management and Bar operations.
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| Les Dames d’ Escoffier International |
| http://www.ldei.org |
Visit their website to learn of a chapter near you. Membership is by invitation and is composed of professionals who have distinguished
themselves in the Food Service fields. |
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| National Assoc. of College & Univ. Food Svc. |
| http://www.nacufs.org |
Cooking at a college? Belonging to NACUFS is probably a good idea. A lot of "branding" of fast food chains has become very much a part of the
current college foodcourt scene… and may spell future unemployment for you …or, you can join NACUFS and learn
more about dealing with this industry trend. NACUFS has members in over 600 colleges and also has over 300 suppliers in its ranks.
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| National Association of Catering Executives |
| http://www.nace.net/ |
If you are at all involved in catering, NACE is a valuable resource for you. Visit their website for information on conferences and educational
aids for caterers.
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| National Ice Carving Association |
| http://www.nica.org |
As the name implies, this organization serves the select group of artists who create exquisite sculptures made of ice. The site contains resources for ice carvers: tools, books, videos, etc and informs viewers of ice-carving venues and competetions.
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| National Restaurant Association |
| http://www.restaurant.org/ |
| ("National" here refers to the USA.) Chefs who own or intend to own their own place will benefit from belonging. Interested in comparing your operation’s P&L to national averages? Find the U.S. financial averages for various restaurant types at the NRA’s website. The NRA has an Educational Foundation that offers industry training on many subjects, notably Kitchen Management and Safety-Sanitation. ChefDesk™ suggests joining… and at the very least checking out their site. |
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| Personal Chefs Network |
| http://www.personalchefsnetwork.com/ |
| The perfect way for a personal chef to learn about this burgeoning part of the profession and to network with other personal chefs. |
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| Professional Chef's Association |
| http://www.professionalchef.com |
| A new, rich online-based Association that is expanding quickly. Visit their website to learn about the many benefits of belonging and to use their very informative online resources. |
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| Research Chefs Association |
| http://www.researchchef.org/ |
A dynamic organization serving the needs of corporate chefs involved with developing foods for market. The website includes many
useful features. |
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| SLOW FOOD |
| http://www.slowfood.com/ |
| An International association dedicated to the preservation of food types, cooking techniques and traditional food appreciation. |
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| Society for Foodservice Management |
| http://www.sfm-online.org |
A national professional society serving the needs and interests of executives in the On-Site Food Service industry.
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| The Retailer’s Bakery Association |
| http://www.rbanet.com |
If you operate a retail bakery and/or deli, the RBA can help with formulas, operating procedures, marketing and promoting your business.
They also sponsor regional and national conventions. |
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| U.S. Personal Chef Association |
| http://www.uspca.com/ |
The United States Personal Chef Association is of enormous help to chefs wanting learn how to adapt to working successfully in the kitchens of the rich and perhaps famous.
A lot of very practical help regarding marketing yourself and organizing your business can be found here. |
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| Vegetarian Societies |
| http://www.vegan.org |
| Full of useful information and links for vegetarians and on vegetarianism. |
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| Women Chefs & Restaurateurs |
| http://www.chefnet.com/wcr |
A fast growing organization dedicated to promoting the education and development of women in the
resaturant industry as well as the betterment of the industry as a whole.
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| Women’s Foodservice Forum |
| http://www.womensfoodserviceforum.com |
This organization offers valuable educational and career enhancing resources to women in Food Service. |
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