Feature Stories

Chefs and Students Help Joplin, Mo. Rebuild

October 2011

More than 50 ACF chefs and culinary students from Missouri, Texas and South Carolina came together September 25 in Joplin, Mo., to feed 5,000 volunteers who participated in the fifth annual Great Day of Service. Full Article

In the Kitchen With Royal Caribbean’s Latest Culinary Star Maureen “Molly” Brandt, CEC

January 2011

A lot can change in a short amount of time. Just ask Maureen “Molly” Brandt. In six months, she went from owning her own personal chef/catering business in Minnesota to winning a competition and the chance to serve as chef de cuisine of 150 Central Park on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, which set sail December 2010. Full Article

In the Kitchen With Wade Burch

December 2010

Wade Burch, CEC, took home $10,000 after winning a holiday themed episode of Food Network’s “Chopped” in November 2010. Find out about his two-decade career, how shucking oysters as a child helped him on the show and the most important culinary lesson he has learned. Full Article

In the Kitchen With Bocuse d’Or USA Semifinalist Percy Whatley

February 2010

In early December 2009, Percy Whatley got the news he had been waiting for. In just two months, he would have a second chance to compete in the Bocuse d’Or USA Cuisine Competition. Full Article

Giving Back

December 2009

From food banks to Habitat for Humanity, chefs and students across the country give of their talents throughout the year and during the holidays. Full Article

2009 Salute to Our Heroes

November 2009

The American Culinary Federation recognizes the service, bravery, talent and sacrifices of its military members and certified chefs. Full Article

In the Kitchen With Top Chef: Las Vegas Competitor Ron Duprat

October 2009

When Top Chef: Las Vegas premiered August 19, 2.6 million Americans tuned in, and ACF member Ron Duprat was one of the lucky 17 “chef’testants” along for the ride. Full Article

In the Kitchen With Food Network Challenge Competitor Megan Ketover, CPC

August 2009

In April, Megan Ketover received a call from the Food Network. At least, that is what the message scribbled on a piece of paper said. Full Article (1.91 MB)