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The Standard of Excellence for Chefs on Cape Cod, the islands and Southeastern Massachusetts

American Culinary
Federation of Cape Cod

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

Career Recognition

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

Industry Trends

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

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.

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BECOME ACF CERTIFIED

ACF certification demonstrates skill, knowledge and professionalism.

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HOW TO JOIN

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

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ACF offers multiple membership packages to best suit any chef.

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

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DON’T MISS OUR NEXT EVENT!

March 2026 Industry Night

It’s back, and it’s bigger than ever! Our annual Industry Night returns on Monday, March 2nd it’s going to be our biggest one yet! Join the best chefs from across Cape Cod, the South Shore, and the Islands for a delicious night celebrating the culinary industry with our famous dine-around featuring chef-prepared small bites, crafted beverages, networking, and a celebration…

February 2026 Meeting

Save the Date for our next event! Join us on Monday, February 2nd at The Lobster Trap in Bourne for our February Meeting! Enjoy delicious food crafted by Chef Drew Grosse and The Lobster Trap team along with an incredible seafood demo. This month’s educational program focuses on sushi, with Eric Fenner, Sous Chef/Sushi Chef at The Lobster Trap. Chef…

January 2026 Meeting

Save the Date for our next event! Join us Monday January 5th, 2026 at Bucatinos for our annual specialty wine dinner! Enjoy multiple courses hand crafted by local chefs all while learning about wine pairings per dish. Only 80 spots will be open to the event so get your tickets as soon as they become available! Tickets are $125 We’ll…

December 2025 Meeting

Join us on Monday, December 1st for our annual holiday party, hosted this year at the Woods Hole Golf Club in Falmouth! We’re looking forward to an evening of incredible food from Chef Chris Massi and his talented team at the WHGC, and to make a big difference in our community by donating to our Toys for Tots collection drive!…

November 2025 Meeting

Join us on Monday, November 3rd for a trip to Italy at our November chapter meeting at The Mezza Luna in Buzzards Bay! We’ll enjoy classic Italian dishes featuring pasta and so much more at one of our favorite venues just over the bridge! Our educational component will be presented by Jeff Cincotta, who operates three restaurants in Massachusetts, about…

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