The 2009 ACF National Convention offers MORE professional development, MORE education and MORE fun...
The event will provide professionals with world-class culinary education, championship-level competitions, professional networking, live entertainment and fabulous dining!
Featured presentations include:
Refined American Cuisine - keynote presentation by Patrick O'Connell, renowned chef proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington
Contemporary Latin Favorites with chef/restaurateur and media personality Lorena Garcia, sponsored by SPLENDA®
Deconstructing the Classics with Stephanie Izard, Top Chef Season 4 winner
Healthy Decadence for Kids of All Ages by Devin Alexander, best-selling author, chef and host of FitTV's "Healthy Decadence", sponsored by the Chef and Child Foundation
Food & Fun in the Florida Sun - 70,000 square feet of exhibitor displays; the excitement of ACF's National Championship culinary competitions, and the ACF Culinary Career Expo presented by Chartwells.
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Please call toll free 1-800-624-9458 for MORE information
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Convention Registration Discount - Deadline July 5
Register Online! and save $100 off the Regular and Onsite cost of a full registration
Marriott Room Rate Discount - Deadline June 16
Reserve your room today and enjoy exceptional resort accommodations, state of the art meetings space and the convenience that comes with staying onsite. Make your reservations online, or call the Marriott directly at (800) 380-7931 for the group rate of $149 per night.
Schedule Highlights
Friday July 10
Regional Forums; Welcome Reception; Academy Dinner
Saturday July 11
Seminars and Culinary Demos; Certification: What's Down the Line for 2009? Chef Pro Lunch; General Session; IceBreaker Reception
Sunday July 12
Seminars and Culinary Demos; Career Development - Nutrition; Chapter Leadership; Trade Show; National Competitions; Sunset Carnivale
Monday July 13
Seminars and Culinary Demos; Board of Governors Meeting; Career Development – Sanitation Trade Show; Knowledge Bowl; Student Team competition; USA’s Chef of the Year competition and reception
Tuesday July 14
Skills for Culinarians Day sponsored by Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America and Vita-Mix; Chef Edward Leonard Student Forum, sponsored by Johnson & Wales; Career Development – Management; President’s Grand Ball
What’s New – What’s Hot…
Featured Presenters include:
Patrick O’Connell - Chef Proprietor, The Inn at Little Washington
Devin Alexander – New York Times Best-selling Author and professional chef of NBC’s “Biggest Loser” fame
Lorena Garcia – author, restaurateur, and television personality; chef/owner of Element’s in Miami’s Art District
Stephanie Izard – winner of Top Chef Season 4
Michel Escoffier – Great Grandson of culinary icon Auguste Escoffier
Noreen Kinney – pioneer of New Irish Cuisine
ACF Certified Master Chefs Brad Barnes, Steve Jilleba, John Kinsella, Edward Leonard, Fritz Sonnenschmidt, and Peter Timmins
IceBreaker Blues – Saturday July 11
Shake your tail feathers with a special concert starring the Bad Boys of Blues – Jake & Elwood Blues! With a 9 piece band and “special guests”, this year's Icebreaker Reception will have you singing, dancing and laughing until you’re Blues in the face.
Sunset Carnivale – Sunday July 12
The convention heats up when the sun goes down! Join ACF National President John Kinsella poolside for this ultra cool, ultra casual family fun affair.
USA’s Chef of the Year Competition and Reception – Monday July 13
Grab a front row seat for one of the hottest competitions around as the four ACF Regional Chef of the Year winners go toque-to-toque for the right to be called the 2009 USA Chef of the Year. Your Emcee will provide running commentary, interviews with judges and competitors past and present. Meet the participants and celebrate their success during Competition Happy Hour.
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Calling all artists, professional &
amateur chefs, foodies, and more!
“The Carve II”
Vegetable Carving Competition
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Holland OH
Judging Criteria
The following categories will be judged on a 10 point scale for a total possible score of 60 points.
First Impression
Utilization of Fruits and Vegetables
Detail and Knife Skills
Use of Color
Structural
Creativity/Artistic Impression
See attached PDF file for details.
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