The ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter is actually the result of a merger of two culinary organizations: The International Chefs Association Inc. (ICA) founded in 1905, and The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Big Apple Chapter founded in 1976, by Latzi Wittenberg, chairman and Arno Schmidt, president. In 1980, they merged to become the ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter.  For the last century our goal has been the same, to improve the standards of our profession and assist students, chefs and food industry professionals with their education and professional development.

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• For a list of Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs click here.
• Read the Culinarian's Code.
• Learn more about ACF Professional Certification.
• For a list of ACF Culinary Programs click here.
• For information on hospitality industry scholarships click here.
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The ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter is a non-profit organization.