ACF Philly is the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation 

 an organization of professionals in the Culinary Industry.

We joined together to strengthen the professional image and importance of cooks and chefs in 1929.

History 

We continue to educate our members , certify chefs and build networks, in addition to supporting students in Culinary programs through scholarships opportunities and internships.

Join Now through the National ACF Site  Chapter PA 041  ACF Philadelphia 

 Follow the link to the National ACF site https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Membership/Join

 Membership categories are designed to follow your professional culinary career. Choose the designation that best describes you.

Membership categories are designed to follow your professional culinary career. Choose the designation that best describes you.

A Professional Member is an individual fully committed to the culinary profession, working as a chef or in a related role within the hospitality or allied industries.

A Vendor Member is an individual representing a business providing goods or services to the culinary industry.

An Associate Member is an individual under 25 years old with employment in the culinary profession or a related field, or a student or apprentice enrolled in ACF-accredited program regardless of age.

A Gastronomy Member is an individual not employed in the culinary field but possessing a deep passion for the culinary and hospitality industry.

ACF offers military personnel the benefits of a membership at a reduced price. More

Member types and pricing.

Professional Member ($245.00)
Vendor Member ($308.00)
Associate Member (under 25 or student/apprentice in ACFEF-accredited program) ($125.00)
Gastronomy Member ($174.00) 

• Largest and most prestigious chefs’ organization in America
• 80 years of leadership in the professional food service industry
• Professional networking at local, regional, national, and international levels
• Monthly, national, cutting-edge publication; The National Culinary Review, (NCR)
• Monthly, national, ACF newsletter; Center of the Plate, included inside the pages of the NCR
• Opportunity to attend Regional Conferences and National Conventions
• National, regional, and local seminars, workshops, and symposiums
• Earned Professional Chef/Pastry Chef or Culinarian/ Pastry Culinarian Certifications
• ACF Web Site (www.acfchefs.org); all you need to know about the ACF on the Internet
• Internet JobBank; service for members to post their resumes, review resumes for new employees, or look for a new job; chef jobs are posted for free as a service to our members
• Vendor Resource Guide, a virtual trade show on the ACF Web site
• Local, national, and international culinary competitions
• International Culinary Olympics held every four (4) years in Germany
• Automatic membership in the World Association of Cooks Societies (WACS)
• National and Local Awards and Honors
• American Academy of Chefs, ACF Honor Society
• Voice of helping to feed hungry children; ACF Chef & Child Foundation
• High School Certification; ACCESS ACF
• Programmatic Accreditation for colleges and universities
• Subsidized Chef-TRAC Program; chapter certification courses
• Member Services Center; centralized Member Call Center via a toll free number
• Educational Grants for professional chef members
• Complimentary Term Life Insurance Program
• Horizons 2000 Video Lending Library
• Discounted Alamo Rental Car Rates
• Apprenticeship Program

For more detailed information on all membership benefits, please visit the ACF National website or call (904) 824-4468.    

Most members choose to include a local chapter experience as it provide great networking, professional development, and other community activities. To include chapter membership click here

Food has a special ability to bring people together. We  find this in our  own lives and in this professional community of Culinarians at all levels.  Cooking together builds the best communities! Let's get cooking together!