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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.
British Columbia Chef’s Association was formed in 1958 and is a member of WACS
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The British Culinary Federation is now one of the largest chef associations in the United Kingdom
Master Chefs of Great Britain was founded in 1980
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The US Personal Chef Association regulates and assess its own profession.
The Hong Kong Chefs Association provides members with professional advancement, educational development, and an excha ...
Singapore Chefs Association is one of the largest chef associations in Asia.