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Chefpertise GuideACF’s Chefpertise Guide is a resource for the media and communities across the country seeking expert chefs to host cooking demonstrations, offer their expert opinion on the latest culinary trends, provide delicious recipes for readers and to answer listeners’ cooking questions. Find an ExpertYou can search by category or by state/country. OR Who’s in the Guide?ACF-certified chefs who hold the Certified Chef de Cuisine® (CCC®) designation or higher are featured. ACF certification serves as a benchmark to personal and professional achievement, and is awarded after extensive experience, education and completion of written and practical exams. Chefs will be added to the guide regularly, so be sure to check back frequently. Chefs, Apply to be FeaturedFrom artisan bread to canning to competitions, what’s your area of culinary expertise? All ACF chefs who hold the Certified Chef de Cuisine® designation or higher are invited to apply for the Chefpertise program. Sample of Expert ChefsHere is a sample of chefs featured in the guide.  Jeffrey N Brown, CEC, CCE
Associate Professor,
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Areas of expertise: Culinary education, Curriculum planning, Fusion cuisine Industry experience: •Has more than 35 years of experience in foodservice industry; has worked as a culinary-arts professor for more than 25 years •Is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y.; holds bachelor’s degree in hotel restaurant management from Webber College, Babson Park, Fla.; Master of Arts in higher education administration from West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.; and doctorate in education in curriculum theory from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga. •Was named the American Culinary Federation’s 2010 Chef Educator of the Year Media experience: •Writes monthly food column in local newspaper •Regular public speaker for televised cooking demonstration events •Has written more than 10 articles on cuisine, culinary-arts education and postmodernism Interesting fact: •First became interested in a career as a chef after earning the cooking merit badge as an Eagle Scout •Worked as the personal chef to King Hussein of Jordan and the royal family •Member of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club To request an interview with Chef Jeffrey N Brown, CEC, CCE, please fill out our online form. Your request will be handled promptly.  John S. Hui, CEPC, AAC
Corporate Pastry Chef,
Pebble Beach Resorts
Areas of expertise: Culinary competitions, Pastry arts, Sugar pulling Industry experience: •More than 30 years of foodservice experience •Skilled in all areas of the baking industry •Has worked as executive pastry chef for more than 30 years Media experience: •Has appeared on Food Network •Presents live culinary demonstrations internationally •Taught pulled sugar and advanced pastry technique courses at three schools •Has competed in multiple pastry and showpiece competitions Interesting fact: •Enjoys spending time with his three sons, skiing, bowling, traveling and playing poker To request an interview with Chef John S. Hui, CEPC, AAC, please fill out our online form. Your request will be handled promptly.  Joseph A LaVilla, PhD, CEC, CCA, CCE
Dean of Academic Affairs,
Art Institute of California - San Francisco
Areas of expertise: Catering, Culinary education, Food-and-wine paring Industry experience: •Has 20 years of foodservice experience; has worked at some of the most renowned restaurants in the U.S., including Windows on the World in New York and Spago Las Vegas •Teaches wine, catering and menu design •Is director of training and development for the Food Safety Administration Media experience: •Has appeared on TV more than 40 times to host cooking segments, including several national appearances •Author of “The Wine, Beer, and Spirits Handbook: A Guide to Styles and Service” (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010) •Writes food science articles for www.Intothe Soup.com Interesting fact: •Trained as a physical organic chemist before deciding to pursue culinary arts •PhD is culmination of six years of research and seven peer-reviewed publications To request an interview with Chef Joseph A LaVilla, PhD, CEC, CCA, CCE, please fill out our online form. Your request will be handled promptly. |
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