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

Chef John Norton, CEC, CCA
Executive Chef
The Coonamessett
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Chef Joe Ellia
Culinary Arts Instructor
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
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Chef Nick Vecchione
Executive Chef
The Beach Club
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Chef Nathaniel Summerton
Chef
Woods Hole Golf Club
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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