ACF Chicago Chefs

04/14/2026

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Chicago Chefs Wine Tasting
Join us Monday, April 20th at Affinity Group for a wine tasting with Libbey.
Lisa Fuhrmann, Level 4 Wine Diplomat will be speaking about five wine varietals and the use of proper glassware. We will taste through a Cava, Prosecco, Orange wine, Pinot Noir, & Cabernet Sauvignon. Affinity will be preparing food to pair with the wine. A fun note there will be a few give aways at the end of the tasting. We hope to see you there!

Affinity Group- 2002 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights Il 60005

ACF Chicago Chefs represent all who learn, practice and craft the art of gastronomy in greater Chicago. As one of the fastest-growing chapters of the American Culinary Federation, we uphold the highest standards of cooking while supporting a vibrant culinary community through education, professional...

03/17/2026

Save the date for our pig roast throwdown at Tighthead brewing company in Mundelein! We still have room for a couple more teams if you're interested in competing.

01/15/2026

Something to think about… which are you? Einstein or the students?

No matter how competent, knowledgeable, or experienced you are, people often fixate on the rare moments when you falter rather than the vast majority of times you were correct. This phenomenon stems from a cognitive bias where mistakes stand out more than successes, making them seem disproportionate...

01/15/2026

Looking forward to the National Convention this year. If you have never been to a convention before we highly recommend it. Let us know if you have questions about going.

New year. New city. New energy.

Save the date for the 2026 ACF National Convention
📍 Grand Rapids, MI | June 28 – July 2, 2026
Big ideas, bold competitions and the chefs shaping what’s next. Stay tuned – Registration opens soon!

01/15/2026

12/12/2025

Great opportunity ACF Cleveland Akron-Canton Chapter

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Join us for a presentation with Matt Schellig about culinary competition. Chef Schellig an approved ACF judge and experienced competitor. He will be discussing K and F category set up, organization and, how to best set yourself up for success in an ACF approved culinary competition. Even if you do not compete there will be a great amount of information shared about organization and planning that can be used in any kitchen. We will also be swearing in the new board members after the meeting.
Register on our website www.acfchefscle.org

11/26/2025

Look at the example Chef Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovationsovations sets,

It's a meaningful time of the year as our company continues its tradition of leadership by serving over 200 people in the little village area of Chicago. Each family invited has been impacted by the harsh realities of gun violence, with loved ones lost or incarcerated. This marks the 15th year of th...

10/27/2025

ACF Culinary Team USA

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10/19/2025

Testa Produce
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10/18/2025

ACF Chicago Chefs November meeting

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10/16/2025

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This Executive Chef opportunity is with Ft. Wayne Country Club, Ft. Wayne, IN, one of Indiana’s finest clubs.
This opportunity, along with an abundance of other high-quality culinary opportunities across our nation, is conducted by DZA, the culinary industry’s placement leader.
Work with Denise M. Zanchelli, MBA, CHE & her team of Master Professionals including Bill Schulz Daniel Hugelier Jason Hall, CMC

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10/13/2025

Happy Mental Health Monday, CHOW Community!

Join us at 4PM MST for CHOW in Denver with Guest Speaker Kimberly Flear!

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