The American Culinary Federation
- The American Culinary Federation
"A professional, organization for chefs and cooks ... leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs."
United States Personal Chef Association
- United States Personal Chef Association
"A professional association for chefs from the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada and represents the interests and welfare of its members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession ... provid[ing] cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience..."
The International Association of Culinary Professionals
- The International Association of Culinary Professionals
"A worldwide forum for the development and exchange of information, knowledge, and inspiration within the professional food and beverage community."
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
- Women Chefs and Restaurateurs (WCR)
"WCR is an active resource for women seeking to advance culinary education and gain recognition in various areas of the food and beverage industry. Through invaluable experiences and opportunities, WCR helps leverage the voice of talented women, helping to elevate their position while building a strong connection of industry peers."
James Beard Foundation
- James Beard Foundation
"The James Beard Foundation's mission is to celebrate, nurture, and honor America's diverse culinary heritage through programs that educate and inspire... [it] is at the center of America's culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives."
Black Culinarian Alliance
- Black Culinarian Alliance
BCAGlobal empowers BIPOC in the food industry through a framework of mindfulness, sustainability, social justice, and food sovereignty and helps forge meaningful connections to further our vision of a beloved community.
Culinary Ladies Collective
Who are they? "We are a network of professional female chefs, cooks, food and beverage producers, growers and artisans located throughout Wisconsin. We are committed to serving our communities through mentorship, volunteer outreach, education, fundraising and advocacy. We collaborate not only among ourselves, but with other community-minded organizations. Our contributions to these groups meet our goal of empowering women who have chosen to join the culinary community, or who are considering stepping onto the culinary path." Find them on Facebook.
Read more about the Culinary Ladies Collective:
"Better Together Women Chefs Create a New Support Network"
(Isthmus, May 2017)
Madison-Area Chefs Network
Who are they? "Chefs working to strengthen Madison's food system through collaboration and community.... Link local food producers and farmers with local chefs and the broader food community to increase the use and exposure of locally grown foods. Build a network of dedicated chefs collectively sharing best practices and fostering commitment to bettering current endeavors and future longevity." Find them on Facebook.
Read more about the Madison Area Chef Network:
"Kitchen coalition: A new group of Madison chefs has big plans for the city's food scene"
(Capital Times, May 2014)