OUR STORY

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

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Chef John Norton, CEC, CCA

Chapter President

Executive Chef
The Coonamessett

Chef John Norton, CEC, CCA

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Chef Joe Ellia

Chapter Vice President

Culinary Arts Instructor

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School

Chef Joe Ellia

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Chef Nick Vecchione

Treasurer

Executive Chef
The Beach Club

Chef Nick Vecchione

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Chef Nathaniel Summerton

Chapter Secretary

Chef

Woods Hole Golf Club

Chef Nathaniel Summerton

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Chairs

Sergeant-at-Arms & National Liaison: Chef Michael Beriau, CEC, AAC chefberiau@roadrunner.com

Chairman of the Board: Chef Michael Pillarella, CEC chefmichael@wiannoclub.com

Membership Chair -Chef Dan Delancey: ddelanceyx2@gmail.com

Communication Chair & Social Media Chair – Craig Orsi: craig@orsiandcompany.com

Associate Member (Industry Partners) Chair – Stacy Galarzk, sgalarzk@sidwainer.com

Associate Member (Industry Partners) Chair – Kaylen Fronius, kaylen.fronius@paulmarks.com

Certification Chair – Chef Eric Pezzulo CEC, ericp@wiannoclub.com

Health & Awareness Chair: 

Events Chair & Social Media Chair: Haley Conant: hconant5@hotmail.com

Education Chair: Chef Abigail Pachecoapacheco@uppercapetech.org