Media Alert
ACF Chefs Hold 2009 Western Regional Conference in Seattle
Chefs, cooks, foodservice representatives and media
invited to attend.
WHAT: 2009 American Culinary Federation
(ACF) Western Regional Conference, “MORE,” hosted by ACF
Washington State Chefs Association
WHY: Provides chefs and foodservice
representatives from ACF’s Western region (11 states) with the
opportunity to advance their professional development and enhance their
culinary skills through competitions, seminars, a trade show, meal
events and cooking demonstrations.
WHEN: April 4–6
WHERE: Seattle Doubletree, 18740
International Blvd., Seattle, 98188. All competitions take place
off-site at the Kitchen Academy–Seattle, 360 Corporate Dr. N.,
Tukwila, Wash., 98188.
VISUALS: Seattle is known for its
Northwestern cuisine offerings and fresh food. Your food-savvy audience
would appreciate coverage of this regional culinary event. Consider
attending the following:
SATURDAY:
- ACF Student Team Regional Championship,
sponsored by R.L. Schreiber, Inc.: 8
a.m.–2 p.m. Teams vie for the chance to represent the region at
ACF’s national convention in Orlando in July.
- Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl,
sponsored by Pearson Education: 8
a.m.–noon. Student teams answer difficult cooking questions in
this “Jeopardy”-style competition.
- Trade Show: Metronatural® Culinary
Experience: noon–4 p.m. Attendees network and view the
latest culinary products from local, regional and national
exhibitors.
- For the Love of Beer, sponsored by Pike Brewing Company: 4–5:30
p.m. Charles Finkel covers the history of beer, the art of the craft
brew and the harmonious relationship between beer and food.
SUNDAY:
- ACF Student Team Regional Championship,
continued from Saturday: 8 a.m.–2
p.m.
- ACF Regional Pastry Chef of the Year
competition, sponsored by
Splenda®: 8:15–10 a.m. Three of the region’s
best pastry chefs put the icing on the cake as they vie for the regional
title.
- Oregon Berries: Great Taste and Great
Power, sponsored by the Oregon Raspberry and
Blackberry Commission: 8–9:30 a.m.
- ACF Regional Student Chef of the Year
competition, sponsored by Custom Culinary,
Inc.: 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Three student chefs compete for
the regional title.
- Coffee and Food Pairings, sponsored by Starbucks Foodservice: 10–11:30
a.m.
- ACF’s Regional Chef of the Year
competition, sponsored by Unilever
Foodsolutions: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Four Western chefs
compete for the regional title.
- Award Winning Cheeses of Wisconsin and Wine
Pairing, sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk
Marketing Board and the International Wine Guild: 5:30–7:00
p.m.
MONDAY:
- Foie Gras: Artisanal Farming Meets Modern
Technology, sponsored by Rougié Foie
Gras: 9–10:30 a.m. This seminar explains the world history
and economics of foie gras and current farming methods.
- “Killer at Large,” sponsored by ACF Chef & Child Foundation: 11
a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meet the executive producer of this award-winning
feature-length documentary that explores startling details of the
American obesity epidemic.
- Understanding, Creating and Implementing
Vegetarian Programs, sponsored by ACF Chef
& Child Foundation: 1:30–3 p.m.
- Meeting the Challenges—Cooking for Those
with Food Allergies, sponsored by ACF Chef
& Child Foundation: 3:30–5 p.m.
- Vice President’s Gala, sponsored by Boyd’s Coffee Company, Butterball
Farms, Inc, Peterson Cheese Company, Splenda® and Tyson Food
Service: 7–10 p.m. All award winners are announced at this
formal dinner event.
COST: All area foodservice representatives
are invited to attend. A full-registration package for non-ACF members
is $525 and includes seminars, the trade show and most meal functions.
Daily badges are $75. Registration is available on-site. For more
information, visit www.acfchefs.org or call (800)
624-9458.
MEDIA: Media is invited to attend. Contact
Leah Craig, public relations specialist, at lcraig@acfchefs.net or (800)
624-9458, ext. 113, to register for press credentials.
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Contact: Leah Craig
Public Relations Specialist
(800) 624-9458, ext. 113
lcraig@acfchefs.net
