American Culinary Federation Membership

Become a member of North America's largest chefs association, the American Culinary Federation (ACF), and gain access to current culinary trends and techniques, professional development programs and the opportunity to network with the finest chefs in the world.

20,000 foodservice professionals are members; join today and become a part of the industry-leading culinary association.

There are five levels of membership. Members may be part of a local chapter or the National Chapter.

All members receive the following benefits:

• Networking opportunities with 20,000 members, industry professionals and chefs from around the world.

  
  

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

  
  

• Discounts for:

  
  
• Professional certification,
• Regional and national events,
• Products and services from ACF industry partners,
• eShop, ACF's online store.



• Opportunity to hone culinary skills through competitions and apprenticeship programs.

  
  

• Affiliation with the largest culinary organization and the only organization that defines and exalts the image of the professional chef in the U.S.

  
  

• Complementary subscription to The National Culinary Review magazine, ACF's national publication.

  
  

• Automatic membership in the World Association of Chefs Societies.

If you have any questions regarding ACF membership, please call Membership Services at ACF's national headquarters at (800) 624-9458 or email membership@acfchefs.net.

Online Membership Application

Downloads
ACF Membership Brochure
Membership Application
Culinary Enthusiasts Membership Application
Culinary Enthusiast Brochure