American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter

The mission of the American Culinary Federation is to make a positive difference for culinarians internationally through education, apprenticeship, and certification, while creating a fraternal bond of respect and integrity among culinarians everywhere.

ACF is the largest professional chefs organization in North America, made up of more than 22,000 members that belong to more than 230 chapters in four regions across the U.S. ACF offers culinary competitions, certification, national apprenticeship program, regional and national events, magazines and much more to help foster the growth of professional chefs and the foodservice industry.