2025 Chef of the Year, October 27
Golden Mast
2025 Chef of the Year Nominees
Stephen DeGroot
Grant Tipton
Malaysia Campbell-Leung
Inspiring Key Note Speaker
"Famous Dave" Anderson
The BBQ King
BIG THANKS; Peter Fritsch, President Rushing Waters
If you weren't there Monday, June 30, YOU missed Peter's delicious fresh trout dinner and behind the scenes tour of Rushing Waters of everything you ever wanted to know about trout but were afraid to ask.
BIG THANKS; Corporate Chef Gerard Strong and Chef Sandy Hierro
If you weren't there Monday, April 28, YOU missed ACF's generous member sponsor engaging welcome, beautiful tablescape, pure deliciousness menu, and everything you ever wanted to know about Alto-Shaam, but were afraid to ask.
What we Offer
Professional & Personal Development
Professional & Personal Development
Professional & Personal Development
The ACF makes a positive difference for culinarians through education and certification while creating a bond of respect and integrity among culinarians everywhere.
Networking
Professional & Personal Development
Professional & Personal Development
ACF Meetings and events provide an opportunity for contact, discussion and learning between Chefs from all fields, industry professionals, and suppliers.
Mentoring
Professional & Personal Development
Mentoring
Mentoring is a long-term relationship where the focus is on supporting the growth and development of the mentee. Find a mentor with a deep-seated investment in your future.
Certification
Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program
Differentiate yourself! Certification through the American Culinary Federation demonstrates skill, knowledge and professionalism to the foodservice industry.
Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program
The ACF Chefs of Milwaukee offers educational scholarships to high school students, college students, apprentices and professional chefs looking to further their education.
Chef and Child
Scholarship Program
Chef and Child
The Chef & Child initiative provides education and assistance to families to promote the understanding of proper nutrition. Get involved in the fight against childhood hunger & obesity.