Educational Culinary Symposium Day --- May 13th 2025
Culinary Education Symposium Tuesday May 13th 2025 12-8 pm
ACF Philly Chefs and Professional Chefs of South Jersey are working together and developing an education day to earn 5 hours of continuing education.
LOCATION :The Merion 1301 US 130, Cinnaminson New Jersey 08077
By attending for the day. You will earn at 5-6 CEH's for certification and recertification.
Please share this information with others. You may attend as an attendee and or a vendor.
This event is open to anyone, no membership needed.
This is a joint effort between ACF Philly Chefs and South Jersey Chefs Association.
The details will be updated as soon as changes are made.
If you need to register with a check rather than a credit card, respond to acfphillychefs@gmail.com and we will help with those arrangements.
https://acfphillychefs.org/event-meeting-calendar
Sign up and register using the Zeffy sign up form, link below.
This event promises to be an inspiring day filled with educational speakers, vendors, dinner, etc.
We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to the food service industry. Your contributions have made a significant impact, on this sector of hospitality. Bring a culinary partner to this event, share the information about this event with industry acquaintances, as it will help rebuild our organization and culinary community. Learn about current trends in food , finding a new job and hiring staff. This is a great opportunity to network for everyone.
Presentations
*** Wagyu 101 Authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu beef is such an exciting product and we at Wagyu Sommelier specialize in secondary cuts which are more prized in Japan and much more affordable and feasible to use
Presented by Chef Brian LoFink, Wagyu Sommelier
*** Food Waste, Food Donations and Liability
Presented By Jonathan Deutsch PH.D. CHE , CRC, Drexel University
*** Heart Health for Culinarians -Friends CPR
Presented By Dianne Floyd https://dfgsafetytraining.com/
*** Presenting Local Veal and Lamb , Chef Nick Poccia CEC AAC
Marcho Farms https://marchofarms.com/
*** Tomorrow's Workforce: Sourcing and Placement of Food and Beverage Students, Insuring the Student & Locations "Stars Align" for Success
Presented By Chef Andy Marin CEC AAC , Director of Culinary Arts Philadelphia Community College
*** Chef Christian J. Fischer CO Ignite for Change -Fueling Culinary magic with transformative mentoring. leading to remarkable results that ignite their careers and businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianjfischer/
*** Chef Thomas Macrina CEC CAC AAC HBOT HOGT Food Fanatics Chef
Turkish Tastes Ambassador https://www.usfoods.com/why-us-foods/our-people/thomas-macrina.html
*** Seafood and Sustainability TBD
Advance Registration Required
Thank you for your steadfast support and for considering our invitation. We look forward to seeing you at the Culinary Symposium and sharing an unforgettable day together.
Advance Registration Required
***Professionals - Early Birds $85.00 Register By APRIL 15th
Professionals - $100.00 Register by May 10th
***Students - Early Birds $50.00 Register By April 15th
Students $85.00 Register By May 10th
Late Arrival 5:30
*** Dinner and Final presentation Professionals $50.00
*** Dinner and Final Presentation Students $20.00
Tickets can be purchased through https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/culinary-symposium-educational-event
Registration covers:
Education and Meals
Current Vendor Break Sponsors Include : Ellis Coffee, Madame Saito Sushi, Curate Team with more in the organization stage . Your company may wish to join us- and present products during breaks.
Contact Christine Neugebauer acfphillychefs@gmail.com
