By launching our chapter of the American Culinary Federation (Cape and Islands Chefs Association), we hope to address the key challenges of the food service industry. The Cape and Islands Chefs Association was, for many years, one of the strongest associations in New England. We are excited to invite you to join us in restoring its prestige. We believe that chefs in all types of establishments—from country clubs to healthcare facilities to family-owned restaurants—have the potential to spur meaningful collective action.
Our Main Goals
To develop a chapter that provides relevant resources and logistical support for chefs and chef partners who work on the Cape and Islands. Most importantly, the chapter will offer a sense of community that will inspire professionalism and camaraderie for chefs in our area. We hope to improve the quality of work and personal life for all members of the ACF Cape and Islands Chefs Association.
Meet Our Board
Michael Pillarella, CEC
Chapter President
Executive Chef
Wianno Club
Michael Pillarella, CEC
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Michael 'Mickey' Beriau, CEC, AAC, HGT
Chapter Vice President
ACF National Competition Judge
Michael ‘Mickey’ Beriau, CEC
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Daniel Ferrare, CEC, CCA
Treasurer
Executive Chef
Kittansett Club
Daniel Ferrare, CEC, CAA
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Joseph Ellia
Chapter Secretary
Culinary Arts Instructor
Upper Cape Cod Tech
Joseph Ellia
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Chairs
Membership Chair -Dan Delancey: ddelanceyx2@gmail.com
Communications Chair – Craig Orsi: craig@orsiandcompany.com
Associate Member (Industry Partners) Chair – Stacy Galarzk, sgalarzk@sidwainer.com
Certification Chair – John Norton CEC: coonamessett@larkhotels.com
Corresponding Secretary: Richard Smith: chef@thecoonamessett.com
Mental Health Chair: Nicholas Vecchione: chef@tbc1927.com
Events Chair: Haley Conant: hconant5@hotmail.com
At Large Member: Shana Bessey: shanarose11@aol.com
At Large Member: Eric Pezzulo, ericp@wiannoclub.com