MasterCraft Summit Series - 2023 Past Summits

ACF introduced the MasterCraft Summit Series in 2022 with the goal to present educational opportunities in specific areas of interest as well as engage more personally with local chapters across the states. In 2023, ACF brought more in-person summits hosting a total of four MasterCraft Summits July through October.

We are so thankful to the presenters, sponsors, volunteers, venue hosts, and attendees for making these events possible. Below are some highlights from this year’s past events where you are able to see past presenters and topics covered, the beautiful venues that hosted us, our supportive sponsors, and snapshots from each summit.

ACF Advanced Pastry Summit

Thank you to all who joined as we mastered the latest innovations in pastry and grew our skills during this educational experience focused on baking and pastry trends, advanced sugar and chocolate innovations, modern dessert theory and more. This summit was designed for the professional development of all pastry chefs, confectioners and educators and welcomed baking artisans from across the country! This educational event included demos and lectures by cutting edge professionals and the sessions were curated to celebrate the artistry and innovation in the world of pastries while providing a platform for professionals to network and exchange ideas, learn from baking industry experts and share best practices and tips to enhance their creative approach to meet today’s evolving pastry menus.

To see more photos from this summit, view the full album on Flickr.

Summit Album

Presenters & Sessions

Read speaker bios and see the presented topics from the Advanced Culinary Summit.

Presenters & Sessions

Venue Host

Thank you to Johnson & Wales University for hosting this summit!

Presenters and attendees during Advanced Pastry Summit session

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our Advanced Pastry Summit sponsors!

ACF Advanced Culinary Summit

Thank you to all who joined as we mastered the latest innovations in culinary menus from cutting-edge culinarians during this summit designed for those working in culinary leadership roles. This advanced level educational experience focused on menu innovation, fine dining culinary trends, advanced cooking concepts and modern plating techniques.

To see more photos from this summit, view the full album on Flickr.

Summit Album

Presenters & Sessions

Read speaker bios and see the presented topics from the Advanced Culinary Summit.

Presenters & Sessions

Venue Host

Thank you to The Breakers Palm Beach for hosting this summit!

The Breakers Palm Beach

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our Advanced Culinary Summit sponsors!

ACF Advanced Culinary Nutrition Summit

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this evolutionary educational summit focused on foodservice related nutrition, culinary medicine, wellness and sustainability topics as we explored the converging worlds of food and health. Industry thought-leaders from across the country presented on the latest nutrition best practices, as they highlighted how to translate this information into actionable strategies compatible for all kitchens.

To see more photos from this summit, view the full album on Flickr.

Summit Album

Presenters & Sessions

Read speaker bios and see the presented topics from the Advanced Culinary Nutrition Summit.

Presenters & Sessions

Venue Host

Thank you to the Kalamazoo Valley Community College for hosting this summit!

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our Advanced Culinary Nutrition Summit sponsor!

ACF Advanced Culinary Educator Summit

In a supportive and collaborative environment, we challenged both new and more “seasoned” culinary educators to expand their areas of expertise, while sharing their passion for teaching future chefs and cooks. Thank you to all who joined us for a day of demonstrations, panel discussions and seminars, on topics such as curriculum design, culinary competitions, creating advisory boards, mental wellness, industry certifications, and technology in the kitchen classroom.

To see more photos from this summit, view the full album on Flickr.

Summit Album

Presenters & Sessions

Read speaker bios and see the presented topics from the Advanced Culinary Educator Summit.

Presenters & Sessions

Venue Host

Thank you to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for hosting this summit and the 2023 ACF National Convention!

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our Advanced Culinary Educator Summit sponsors!