ACF ChefsForum Webinar Series
Throughout the year, ACF hosts webinars on varying topics to provide educational resources to all chefs looking to grow in their knowledge.
Chefs can be awarded 1 CEH by registering for an upcoming webinar, attending live or watching the recording, and completing the survey sent out after the webinar.
For those who wish to earn CEHs from past webinars, you can find almost all of the past ACF webinars in the Online Learning Center Course Catalogue and can earn 1 CEH upon course completion.
Upcoming Webinars
ACF ChefsForum: Chaos Cooking - An Aggressive Mashup of Global Flavors
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. EST
Presenter: Kurt Kwiatkowski, CEC, CCA, AAC
Sponsored By:
ACF ChefsForum: Global Holiday Flavors - Infusing Festive Dishes with International Pantry Trends
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2 p.m. EST
Presenter: Clyde Tanner, CEC, CCE, AAC
Sponsored By:
ACF ChefsForum: A 2024 Trends Review, and What to Expect in 2025
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. EST
Presenters: Maeve Webster and Mike Kostyo
Past Webinars
October 30, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Spirit-Free and Damn Tasty! An Introduction to Crafting Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
October 22, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Best Practices in Outdoor Dining & Patio Operations
September 18, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: 5 Star Elegance for Everyone
August 28, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: The Chef's Balancing Act
Sponsored by The National Pork Board
August 20, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Workplace Wellness with CHOW
Sponsored by Hormel Foods Foodservice
July 2, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Global Sourcing - Feeding the World in a Changing World
June 12, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: The Rise and Impact of Food Trucks on Industry & Education
Sponsored by Smithfield Culinary
May 29, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Elevate Your BBQ with Modern Technique & Global Flavors
May 16, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Beef Cut and Cookery Exploration
Sponsored by Beef Checkoff
May 15, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Contemporary Barbecue and Global Flavors
Sponsored by National Watermelon Promotion Board
April 24, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Preventing Wasted Food - Ideas for Your Kitchen
Presented in Collaboration with NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Drexel Food Lab
April 10, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: How to Properly Press Cannabis Rosin for Culinary Cannabis Infusion Use
March 6, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: The Journey to Culinary Freedom of the Soul
February 21, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Detroit’s Culinary Heritage
January 23, 2024 - ACF ChefsForum: Discover Veal For the Menu
Sponsored by Beef Checkoff
December 14, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: A Deep Dive into Dry Cured Bacon and Navigating California Prop 12 for Quality Product
Sponsored by Tender Belly
December 5, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Spotlight on Women in Foodservice
Sponsored by Ecolab
November 8, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Celebrating the Cuisines of Mexico
Presented in Collaboration With: MRAEF/MA ProStart
October 23, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Gathering Around the Holiday Table - Healthful Meal Ideas for the Holiday Season
Presented in Collaboration With ANFP
October 18, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Festive Feasts - Crafting Holiday Buffets and Menus
Sponsored by Smithfield Culinary
October 17, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Sustainable Kitchens - Focus on Food Waste
Sponsored by Artic Gardens
October 10, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pastry Skills - Contemporary Tarts
Presented in Collaboration With Retail Bakers of America
September 19, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Top Critical Health Code Violations and How to Mitigate Them
Sponsored by Ecolab
September 14, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Exploring Trends in Healthcare Foodservice
Sponsored by Hormel Foods
August 16, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Focus on Pork Fabrication and Butchery Skills
Sponsored by The National Pork Board
July 10, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pre-Convention Webinar - Pastry Skills - Chocolate Techniques
June 30, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pre-Convention Webinar - Italian Gastronomy - Spotlight on Emilia-Romagna
June 29, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pre-Convention Webinar - Cooking with Insects!
June 28, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pre-Convention Webinar - Spotlight on Vegan Cooking and Competitions
June 27, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pre-Convention Webinar - Trends and Norms of Food & Beverage
June 26th, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pre-Convention Webinar - Flavors of Maine
June 22nd, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Modern Fermentation - Tradition Meets Modernity
Sponsored by Waring
June 1, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: CMC Spotlight - Modern Views on Plant-based Appetizers
Sponsored by Libbey
May 30, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Kitchen Skills - Focus on Fundamentals
Sponsored by Hormel Foods
May 15, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Healthy Habits - Prioritizing Work-Life Balance in the Culinary Industry
Presented in Collaboration With ACF Young Chefs Club
May 9, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Modern Baking Trends - Multigrain Enriched Doughs
Presented in Collaboration With Retail Bakers of America
April 28, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Aperitivo
Sponsored by BelGioioso Cheese
April 20, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Cuisines of Guam
Presented in Collaboration With The Greenbrier
April 13, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Spotlight on Culinary Cannabis Education
April 6, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: The Secrets of Southern Biscuits
Sponsored by Chobani
April 3, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Healthy Dining Options; Classic Dishes Reimagined
Presented in Collaboration With ANFP
March 13, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Culinary Entrepreneurship & Food Business
Presented in Collaboration With ACF Young Chefs Club
March 10, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Gluten-Free Baking - Shortcrust Pastry for Pies, Tarts & Crusts
Presented in Collaboration With The Greenbrier
March 8, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: International Women’s Day - Women Leaders in Foodservice
Sponsored by Smithfield Culinary
February 23, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Your Business
Presented in Collaboration With Retail Bakers of America
February 6, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Pastry Techniques Spotlight - Choux au Craquelin
Presented in Collaboration With NH and MA ProStart and the Culinary Institute of America
January 23, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Global Flavor Trends for Healthcare Foodservice
Presented in Collaboration With ANFP
January 20, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: CMC Spotlight - Focus on Fermentation
January 18, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Today’s Veal Industry - A Story of Animal Wellbeing
Sponsored by Veal-Beef Checkoff
January 4, 2023 - ACF ChefsForum: Focus on Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing for Chefs
December 10, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Recipe for Success: Mentorship & Goal Setting for Emerging Chefs
December 5, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Holiday Desserts - Focus on Gingerbread Skills
Presented in Collaboration With NH and MA ProStart and SHFM
November 17, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Optimizing Operations and Labor Efficiency - Focus on Cleaning and Sanitization
Sponsored by Ecolab
November 14, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Optimize Your Kitchen for Virtual Dining & Delivery Success
Sponsored by Minor’s
November 10, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Putting Equity Diversity and Inclusion Principles into Action!
October 27, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Flavors of Hawaii - Kampachi Demo
Presented in Collaboration With Hawai’i Culinary Education Foundation
October 12, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Health and Cuisine; Celebrating Nutrition and Culinary Medicine
Presented in Collaboration With CPSDA, IMBAS Foundation and the University of Montana
October 6, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Pizza and Beyond - Shareable Options to Attract Customers & Drive Sales
Presented in Collaboration With Margherita by Smithfield
September 22, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Exploring Culinary Career Pathways
Presented in Collaboration With NH and MA ProStart and SHFM
September 9, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Focus on Charcuterie
Sponsored by BelGioioso Cheese
June 14, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Tapas and Small Plates
Sponsored by Libbey
May 17, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: ACF/ANFP Credentials Webinar - Your Recipe for Success
Presented in Collaboration With ANFP
May 11, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: The Secret to Fried Chicken
Presented in Collaboration With MA ProStart
May 5, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: ACF & CPSDA Present - Hiring and Highlighting Sports Performance Chefs
Presented in Collaboration With CPSDA
No Recording Available
April 21, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Food Writer’s Survival Guide for an Ever-Changing Landscape
Presented in Collaboration With LDEI
April 21, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: California Figs & Flavor Cinematography
Sponsored by California Figs
April 14, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Best Practices for Hiring Recruiting and Retaining Your Kitchen Team
Sponsored by Ecolab
April 6, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Top Tips for Boosting Flavor Through Culinary Sensory Analysis
Presented in Collaboration With ANFP
March 28, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Focus on Plant Forward Techniques
March 8, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: International Women’s Day - Celebrating Women in Foodservice Leadership
February 28, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Spotlight on Haitian Flavors and Cuisine
Presented in Collaboration With MA ProStart
February 17, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Focus on Breakfast and Brunch Cookery
Sponsored by Chobani
February 7, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Plated Desserts Skills - Spotlight on Panna Cotta
Presented in Collaboration With MA and NH ProStart
January 11, 2022 - ACF ChefsForum: Mental Wellness