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The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is a nonprofit organization that provides continuing education and development for members of the culinary professions. There are nearly 4000 members in 35 countries. The International Association of Culinary Professionals began in 1978 with the association of several cooking school educators and called itself the Association of Cooking Schools (ACS).
By 1990, with the merger of the Food Marketing Communicators, it had grown so large that it changed its name to International Association of Culinary Professionals. There are six different levels of membership: Professional, Emerging, Cooking School, Small Business, Corporate, and Emeritus. There are also a number of Professional-Interest sections such as Kids in the Kitchen, Food Photographers and Stylists, and Food Writing and Publishing. Special Interest Committees include Chefs and Restaurateurs, Food History, and Test Kitchen Professionals. Benefits of joining the International Association of Culinary Professionals are advertising, access to the membership directory for direct mailings, subscription to the monthly newsletter Frontburner, product discounts, and more.
The International Association of Culinary Professionals website provides a calendar of events worldwide, information about the annual International Association of Culinary Professionals conference, and “Grassroots” events which are programs scheduled by local chapters of IACP. There is a job site for those seeking jobs and for ad placement. The Association also grants a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) designation to qualified members. This certification has been endorsed by a number of chefs, including Julia Child. An application and information about the certification are available on the website. The International Association of Culinary Professionals sponsors a number of awards including the IACP Cookbook awards, the Bert Greene award for food journalism, and International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards of Excellence.
The Hong Kong Chefs Association provides members with professional advancement, educational development, and an excha ...
Euro-Toques International is headquartered in Brussels and was founded in 1986 by Pierre Romeyer along with Paul Bocu ...
The Emirates Culinary Guild is the UAE’s association of professional chefs.
Master Chefs of Great Britain was founded in 1980
The Welsh Culinary Association promotes excellence in the art of professional cookery in Wales
The New Zealand Chef Association sponsors lectures, catering exhibitions, and cooking competitions.
Research Chefs Association is the premier source of culinary and technical information for the food industry.
The Canadian Culinary Federation is the largest association of cooking professionals in Canada.
