ACF Atlanta Chefs Association, Inc. & ACF Chefs of The Low Country both ACF Georgia chapters proudly congratulates two exceptional young men—Joachim Belfort and William Bankhead—as they prepare to embark on a transformative culinary journey through the elite Culinary Apprenticeship Program at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, GA.
Both students are proud members of the Redan High School Class of 2025 nurtured under the guidance of Chef Instructor Frank Wells, and Keio C. Gayden, CTAE Instructional Coordinator for DeKalb County Schools, and the dynamic Navigate Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through culinary and hospitality training.
Throughout their high school careers, Joachim and William have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the culinary arts, competing in numerous local and state competitions. Most notably, Joachim earned 1st place in the State of Georgia, securing a spot at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, where he achieved a Top 10 national placement in the STAR Events competition—an achievement that reflects his talent, discipline, & passion.
William’s superpower is community involvement and activism. He is a proud scholarship recipient of the U.S. Culinary Open, where he spent a week volunteering alongside chefs from around the globe—a testament to his commitment to service and global culinary engagement.
The Landings Culinary Apprenticeship Program is a rigorous 4,000-hour, hands-on experience offering specialized training in both culinary and pastry arts.
In partnership with Savannah Technical College, apprentices also have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree in culinary arts further enhancing their professional credentials and career readiness.
Joachim and William represent the very best of what our schools and communities can nurture—talent ambition, and a commitment to excellence. Your continued support whether through mentorship or simply sharing their story—can help ensure these culinarians thrive in this next chapter of their culinary journey. #chefkeiogayden #chefsofthelowcountry #sam.brod7 #luke
🍽️ ACF Chefs of Charlotte – June Meet-Up Recap 🍽️
“Proof Is On the Plate” was more than just a theme — it was a mission in action.
Thank you to the Fairfield Inn Charlotte – Uptown for hosting us, and a special shoutout to Hormel Foods and Feeding Charlotte for partnering on this powerful evening.
🌟 From learning about value-added products across the culinary spectrum to making 600 sandwiches for our community’s homeless, this event reminded us what it means to serve — both in and out of the kitchen.
🎶 With DJ Rich keeping the energy high and activities for all ages, this was a night to remember.
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The ACF Chefs of NWI are so exited to team up with @mealsonwheelsnwi and Chefs of the Region for another year of the phenomenal Dine with the Chefs event!
Dine with the Chefs is a fun-filled afternoon of exquisite dining and beverages designed and prepared by local chefs. The afternoon begins with specially curated hors d’oeuvres, mimosas, bloody mary’s and signature cocktails; followed by a sit down six-course gourmet meal.
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The "ACF Back to School: Healthy Fest" was a blast! It was an amazing opportunity to go into the community promoting healthy eating, and even trying some of these delicious treats by the ACF chefs 🧑🍳 Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who showed and to help this cause!
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The ACF Chefs of NWI held their September monthly meeting at Chef Tammy Pham’s Asparagus Restaurant!
There was a presentation from Mike Behan the Vice President of Sales with Chefs Warehouse Chicago. Mike had samples of Shoyu soy sauce that he brought in and talked about various products available from Chefs Warehouse.
Tom Sadowski and Tony Herman of Smithfield had samples of tender beef served over a bed of mashed potatoes topped with crispy onions, along also with a delicious piece of their roasted bacon which was passed out to all the guests.
Last presenter NWI Microgreens, Emma Lani Bufalini. Emma handed out brochures and briefly talked about her business. The greens are locally grown in Whiting Indiana at her indoor farm. Her micro greens are harvested early and contain many nutrients.
A Special Recognition Certificate for outstanding students was given by Chef Darrick and awarded to Sibrian for his volunteer work for the ACF Chefs of NWI, Inc. Chapter events and community service work. Chef Darrick then presented Sibrian with a one-year paid ACF membership to the Chapter by the Board of Directors. Chef Gabe presented Sibrian with a Chapter t-shirt.
Upcoming events. We will be helping Tri Kappa with desserts at their Kitchen Tour & Tasting event.
We also have our Taste of the Farm event Oct 5th. Link to tickets in bio.
Thank you Chef Tammy, Kate & team for the hospitality and the food!! Everything was spectacular!!
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What an amazing evening and event to spend with my friends with the ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana. ChefDavid Olson and some of our.Live Fire Republic team had an amazing time, grilling up some amazing steaks and raising some money. Chef Eric Marcellus was firing up all of the meats with the help of some of our esteemed guest chefs. This event had so much great camaraderie with so many amazing chefs from all over the Midwest!
We feasted not only on the food, but on the good vibes and family Hood we call the American Culinary Federation!
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Check out what ACF Chefs are doing in Las Vegas !! #acfchefs #acfyyc #volunteer #veterans #lasvegas #kitchentakeover #chefs #cheflife
ACF 2024 National Convention Recap With Some Of The Baddest Chefs In The Game!! Support Our Young Chefs By Following ACF Young Chefs Club !! ACF Chefs #acf #acfchefs #acf2024natcon #youngchefs
I got to spend the whole last week doing social media at the American Culinary Federation’s 2024 National Convention in Phoenix as part of my job as content manager and editor of ACF’s magazine, National Culinary Review! What a fun week packed full of cooking demos with celebrity chefs; education presentations covering AI, health + wellness and more; a full-blown trade show with delicious bites from 90 food vendors; an entire day of timed cooking competitions for students and professional chefs; and to top it all off, a black tie President’s Gala celebrating the winners of those competitions and other award winners! ACF Chefs is a 12,000+ member association for professional chefs working in all segments of the food industry (hospitality, healthcare, universities, clubs + resorts, plus culinary educators and students). I’m proud to be a part of this dynamic group of chefs! I’ve been writing about and working in the food industry for nearly 20 years now and wouldn’t change that for the whole world! #acfchefs #lovemyjob #cheflife #culinaryarts #nationalculinaryreview
Honored to receive the ACF Cutting Edge Award — the American Culinary Federation’s @acf_chefs recognition of chefs who are actively shaping the future of the culinary profession through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and community impact, chefs who, in the organization’s words, are truly “moving the needle.”
A privilege to receive at the 2026 National Convention in Grand Rapids, made all the more meaningful in the year of American cuisine’s 250th anniversary, and an honor to accept from ACF National President Chef Rene J. Marquis. My heartfelt thanks to the ACF and NCCA @acf_dc_chefs , to my husband for his unwavering support, and to everyone who has walked this journey with me.
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A huge thank you to everyone who made Dine with the Chefs possible.
We couldn’t have pulled off such a delicious event without the ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana 👩🍳🧑🍳
You all are ridiculously talented, and we’re so grateful for your ingenuity and support.
If you didn’t get a chance to make it this year, don’t worry.
Dine With the Chefs 2027 is coming to you next July 💙🍽️
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