Competitions
Competitions play a vital role in culinary arts as they continually raise the standards of culinary excellence. There is no better way for a culinarian to hone their craft than by putting their skills and knowledge to the test in a competitive format.
Participation in ACF approved competitions will also earn you continuing education hours for ACF certification.
ACF Competition Calendar
View upcoming competitions.
ACF Competition Manuals
ACF Approved Culinary Competition Judges
View list of current judges, or find out how you can become an ACF judge.
Add Credibility to Your Competition
Register your competition with ACF.
Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl
Teams of student culinarian members compete in a double elimination, jeopardy-style competition for the chance to become national champions. More
Student Team
Each year, four student teams prove themselves worthy of a greater challenge—the ACF Student Team Championship. More
Current Classical Dish Requirements
ACF Culinary Team USA
ACF Culinary Team USA exemplifies professionalism and creativity in major international culinary competitions.More