10/13/2026
What a fantastic evening with ACF Tampa Bay!
Tonight was a reminder of what makes our culinary community so special: great food, education, creativity, camaraderie, and people who genuinely support one another.
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make tonight's chapter meeting such a success!
Marvin Wilhite with Cahaba Clubs Herbal Outpost for graciously hosting us and welcoming our chapter into your space. Russell Samson for sharing his incredible ice-carving talents with us. Peter Monaghan of Inis Escargot for providing an engaging and informative educational experience.
Chefs Rick Eppers, Gaston D. Merideth, and Marc Castillo for dedicating their time and talents to preparing an incredible spread using products generously provided by our industry partners. Tim Nicholson for providing the sangria and b**r that helped round out the evening.
And, of course, a tremendous thank you to our generous product donors and industry partners: Felicetti | Vie de France | Custom Culinary | Maple Leaf Farms | Smithfield | Ken's Foods | Badia Spices | Suncoast Food Brokerage | Old World Creamery.
Your continued generosity and support allow us to create meaningful experiences for our members while showcasing the outstanding products our industry has to offer.
Events like tonight don't happen because of one person. They happen because of a community willing to share its knowledge, resources, talents, and time.
This is what ACF is all about: Education. Collaboration. Community.
Thank you for being part of it!
