ACF Culinary Team USA
The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), the largest group of
professional culinarians in America for more than 80 years, is home to
the official U.S. team for national and international culinary
competitions—ACF Culinary Team USA. The U.S. representation
comprises a national team, a military team, and a youth team. Each team
will represent the United States at the 2012 Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung (IKA)
International Culinary Exhibition, also known as the “culinary
Olympics,” in Erfurt, Germany.
The Journey Has Begun!
National Team
ACF members had an opportunity to meet the National
Team during the 2010 ACF National Convention in Anaheim, Calif.,
Aug. 2–5. On Monday night, the team joined the members at the Get
Your Groove on Reception, Introducing ACF Culinary Team USA. At the
trade show on Tuesday, the team presented their cold-food display at the
ACF Gathering Spot. The team is gearing up for the Culinary World Cup in
Luxembourg in November as they head off to the next practice session at
Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Aug. 23–25.
ACF Culinary Team USA will represent the United States at the
Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg this November and at the 2012
International Culinary Art Exhibition.
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Youth Team
Congratulations to the ACF Bay Area Chefs Association youth team on
being named ACF Culinary Youth Team USA. The team is coached by Randy
Torres, CEC, and members are Edalyn Garcia, Alfonso Mendoza, Reilly
Meehan, Maddie Cutts and Brittney Cummings. ACF Culinary Youth Team USA
manager is Alex Darvishi, CEC, AAC.
Military Team
The U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team (USACAT) is the U.S. National
Military Culinary Team and has been competing in the
“culinary” Olympics since 1976. Competing at local, national
and international culinary competitions offers the military chefs the
opportunity to sharpen and broaden his or her cooking skills. More
information is available on the USACAT homepage.
The “Team” Behind the Team
The success of ACF Culinary Team USA depends on more than just the
team members. Managers, coaches and advisors play a vital part. Meet the
“Team” behind ACF Culinary Team USA.
Support Our Team
Team Sponsors
Be a part of the long standing heritage of the ACF and form a
partnership with the ACF Culinary Team USA 2012. Join the experience and
gain access to advertising, e-marketing, branding and sales benefits, as
well as participation in ACF regional and national events. For one of
the most targeted marketing and sales programs in the culinary industry,
become a sponsor today.
A special thanks to our ACF Culinary Team USA 2012
sponsors. Find out more about available sponsorship
levels and contact us at (800) 624-9458 to be a part of the
journey.
Chapter Challenge
The ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association pledges a total of
$10,000 to ACF Culinary Team USA and challenges other local chapters to
match or even beat their donation.
Donate Today!
A sincere and heartfelt thank you to these ACF members and
chapters for their generous donations
to support ACF Culinary Team USA.
