2026 Calendar Dates Subject to Change
March 23 Relish, Germantown Dinner/Education Meeting
April 27 Dinner/Education Meeting
May 18 Dinner/Education Meeting
June 1 Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser/Western Lakes
June 22 Dinner/Education Meeting
July & August No Dinner/Education Meeting
September Date Pending: Dinner/Education Meeting
Oct 26 Chapter's 50th Birthday & Chef of the Year Gala at Polish Center
November 16 Annual Business Meeting and Dinner
December Board Only 2027 Planning Meeting
January 2027 Competition - Details Pending
Feb 23 5pm Papa Luigi's, Cudahy
3475 East Layton Avenue Cudahy, WI 53110
How you doin’!
Papa Luigi’s has been a Cudahy landmark for close to four decades.
Since 1982, Sal and his family have grown to be one of Milwaukee’s top Italian restaurants by his commitment to quality, service, and family atmosphere.
5pm Cash Bar, Social & Raffles
6 pm Dinner Menu & Education Announced Soon
Many Thanks to Chef David Magnasco and Your Culinary Staff
An evening we will NEVER forget
The Chef's Table, November 17, 2025
Hearfelt Thanks & Appreciation to:
ACF Chapter Member, Corporate Chef David Engel, Specialized LImelight
and
Jack Baer, Rational USA
The Menu and Education was FABULOUS!
Congratulations Chef Mic Pietrykowski, CCC
Rockin' Ugly Sweater Winner AND for back in the day
passing your WCTC student Chef David Magnasco
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.