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WELCOME
... to the website of the Middle Tennnessee Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. The American Culinary Foundation is the largest professional organization of culinarians in America, has been enhancing and furthering food service careers for more than seven decades. Through its Educational Institute, professional chef certification is possible, as is thorough training of culinary and pastry apprentices to meet a growing need for trained personnel in the industry. The ACF is the voice in the industry, representing more than 20,000 chefs nationwide.
HEADLINES & CURRENT EVENTS
Fall is upon us - check out this issue of the Culinaire On-Line for upcoming news and a good recap of last years activities. Or take a look at the 2007 Archive for a good recap.
Help Us Keep Up with You - Click Here -to Update Your Contact Information
Holiday Pot-Luck Social - Bring-a-Dish to Bro's and lets have some Holiday Cheer
Give Cathy a Call at 294-7849 - tell her what you are bringing
2008 Cooking Wild With Jeff Fisher - 2nd Year a successful fundraiser
THIS MONTHS CALENDAR ...more
2008 MEETINGS
2008 CHAPTER EVENTS
| Chef & Child |
Ice Cream Comp |
Golf Tournament |
Animal Affair |
| Signature Chefs |
Chefs Picnic |
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Mission Statement
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We are committed to the advancement of future culinarians as well as constantly striving to educate ourselves through our monthly meetings and self-education.
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To encourage all culinarian members to become certified through the American Culinary Federation.
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To provide the tools and support needed to obtain certification.
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To support apprenticeship within our city.
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To foster a strong feeling of brotherhood and fellowship amongst all our members making everyone feel welcome.
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To welcome any guests to our organization as well as to encourage all opinions and input from our membership.
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To network with all members through communication, meetings, newsletters and association gatherings.
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To support the local community through charities, chef and child and all other opportunities that present themselves to us.
The Chefs Table
 Imagine dining at the home of a famous chef. Every dish prepared especially for you and served by the chef. Did you know that the most fun a chef can have in their professional career is creating a fine-dining experience for a small group of appreciative patrons. Now imagine dining in your home, a party of ten friends, a five-course meal, fabulous matching wines, served by five of the best chefs in Nashville. Can you see it?...Can you smell and taste it? You get a behind-the-scenes look at how our artfully crafted dishes come to life. In addition to a great meal, it is a lesson in the art of fine cooking and gracious living.
This is what we bring to the table -from devising the evening's menu with the chefs, to being in the kitchen when they arrive with the fresh products, to tasting the sauces, and sampling the wines. Finally serving the finished dish, you'll get the in-the-kitchen peek at how these masterful chefs' work their magic. Diners at the chef's table are treated to an experience like none other, and by the way - we clean up the kitchen.... more
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