Our Mission

To develop and promote the level of professionalism of culinary professionals within the Cape and Island areas. 

Efforts will be focused on the needs, education, legislative issues and opportunities that arise from being a culinary professional on Cape Cod. We will assist in the personal and professional growth of the local chef community to ensure it will operate in a world class manner and allow all committed chefs to flourish both personally and professionally.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

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Career Recognition

Our certification program, competitions and awards will prove your skills as a professional culinarian and enhance your career opportunities.

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Industry Trends

We keep our chefs abreast of culinary trends through seminars, magazines, newsletters, and workshops!

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Education

When it comes to educational culinary programs, ACFEF is the national accrediting commission for culinary and pastry education programs at postsecondary institutions and secondary programs.

BECOME ACF CERTIFIED

ACF certification demonstrates skill, knowledge and professionalism.

HOW TO JOIN

Learn

Take a look at the link below to get a full understanding of all of the benefits.

Choose Membership

ACF offers multiple membership packages to best suit any chef.

Apply

Fill out a quick application through the ACF Cape Cod to determine eligibility.

DON’T MISS OUR NEXT EVENT!

July 2024 Family Fun Mini Golf

Join us for our first-ever ACF Cape Cod & Islands Family Fun Day on Monday, July 29th, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Cataumet Light Mini Golf Course! Friends, family, colleagues and children are all welcome to this laid-back evening celebrating the culinary industry. Play a round of mini-golf, enjoy some ice cream and dinner all for $25 per…

June 2024 Vendor Appreciation Cruise

We are saying THANK YOU to our vendors and purveyors for all of their support during another great season with a special cruise along the Cape Cod Canal on board the MV Monhegan on Monday, June 17th! Vendors and purveyors are invited to join the ACF Board of Directors and committee chairs on the cruise at NO COST! We will…