Welcome to the ACF Chef de Cuisine Society of Oregon

The ACF Chefs de Cuisine Association of Oregon, Inc. is a non-profit organization of culinary professionals dedicated to furthering the education, certification and camaraderie within our culinary community, and responding to the social and nutritional needs of our community at large.

ACF National News

MyRecipes Fast Family Dinners Contest
Enter an entrée recipe by the Sept. 16 deadline using only one Newman’s Own product from the following categories: pasta sauces, salsas/marinades, or salad dressings. Prep time must be 30 minutes or less and does not include overnight marinating, slow-cooker time, or hands-off baking time. The grand prize is $10,000. More
2010 ACF National Convention
The 2010 ACF National Convention, held in Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 2–5, was a success. A sincere thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors, whose support was instrumental to our success. Congratulations to the competitors and award recipients. More
ACF Members Invited to RCA Networking Reception
The Research Chefs Association (RCA) invites all ACF members to attend a cocktail reception Sept. 11, 5–8 p.m., at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Fla., to kick off the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show. Rosen Plaza is located on International Drive, adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center where the show is taking place Sept. 12–14. Stop by and enjoy a beverage and appetizers.
ACF Recertification Update
Review the new continuing education hours (CEH) recertification guidelines, which were developed to reduce the redundancy of mandatory refreshers for recertification and address multiple certifications. CEHs are now more directed to each chef’s individual needs and goals.
ACF Chef to Compete on "Top Chef: Just Desserts" Series
Heather Hurlbert, executive pastry chef at Cherokee Town and County Club, Atlanta, and 2009 ACF National Pastry Chef of the Year, is one of 12 contestants on the new series “Top Chef: Just Desserts.” Read more about Hurlbert, a member of ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter, and tune in for the show’s premier Sept. 15 at 11 p.m. EDT.

Local Chapter News

  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRUE WINNER AT RECORD BITE OF OREGON
    This years Bite of Oregon at Waterfront Park August 6th – 8th brought out record crowds that enjoyed dozens of food, craft, and service vendors, great music, local breweries and excellent wineries. A portion of all vendor sales went directly to the Special Olympics and we want to Thank All participants for such awesome community support. The CCSO had their annual booth and delighted the crowds with Philly cheese steak, Veggie, and French dip sandwich’s. The booth was a great mix of volunteers ranging from Senior Chefs, working professionals and representatives’ from many culinary programs around Portland and the Washington areas. Schools and programs represented were Clark College, Job Corps, Le Cordon Bleu, Northwest Culinary Institute, and Oregon Culinary Institute. We Thank All the Volunteers for their professionalism, hard work, and promotion of our industry as a whole. WAY TO GO EVERYBODY!!!!
  • OREGON’S PREMIER CULINARY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, “THE BITE OF OREGON” RETURNS TO TOM McCALL PARK ON PORTLAND’S WATERFRONT AUGUST 6-8TH
    The BITE OF OREGON, whose main beneficiary, the SPECIAL OLYMPICS, returns to Tom McCall Park for a grand weekend of music, sun, fun, and food on Portland’s Waterfront. This annual event, at which the CCSO has provided food, support and awareness to the Special Olympics and Culinary Professionalism for many years, is going to be a weekend of great food, great music, great friends and a great time for all that attend. The Chefs de Cuisine Society of Oregon’s booth will be run by a combination of Senior Chefs, Working Professionals, and Culinary and Hospitality Students. GET INVOLVED AND VOLUNTEER TOO!!! All volunteers GET IN FREE! Call Aaron Guerra, CEC @ 503.936.6689 or Chef Tony Dana, CEC, AAC @ 503.643.5418 We need volunteers for all three days, 8am-2:30pm or 3pm-9:30 (or whatever time frame you can do). Saturday and Sunday are the days we currently need more volunteers. Our greatest need for those specific days is Saturday pm and all day Sunday. THANK YOU MEMBERS, CULINARIANS, AND FRIENDS FOR SUPPORTING SUCH GREAT CAUSES SUCH AS THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND OUR INDUSTRY. See you there and LETS GET COOKING!!
  • Everybody A Winner in National Onion Association's "Onion Chef" Competition @ Hilton's Executive Tower in Downtown Portland
    It was another successful partnership as the National Onion Association and the Chefs de Cuisine Society spent a exciting and fun evening of friendly culinary competition and raising awareness for both organizations. Smiles and tears were had by all as four local Chefs delighted guests with a multitude of savory and sweet appetizers that focused on beautiful, fresh onions. Chef Patti Curfman, CEC, CEPC, AAC took top honors with an Onion Relish and Beef Rollup (Thank you Will Wise and the Oregon Beef Council) and a Fig crumble with caramelized Walla Walla onions. Chef JD Thomas, CEC showed strong with a deep fried Duck and Onion Ravioli and a Crostini w/ a beautiful Honey Glazed Onion “Window” pane garnish. Chef Peznecke from Timberline Lodge rounded out the top three with an Onion Caesar in a Tomato cup and an absolutely scrumptious “Onion Melt” that was a definite highlight. There was three onion soup and even an Onion ice carving beverage luge! We want to Thank the National Onion Association and their gracious Board for their generous donation that will go towards continuing to make you, the Members, better opportunities to learn and grow in our Industry. We would like to give an extra Special Thank You to Kim Reddin whose work with us to participate in this event was a delight. We would also like to say Thank You to the Hilton Executive Towers and their entire staff for their excellent work and food. This is what it’s all about Members!! Stay tuned!! Stay Involved!!!!!! Let’s Get Cooking!!
  • Membership Grows! Oregon Beef Council and others step up involvement. GET INVOLVED TOO!!
    Membership Grows as the CCSO Welcomes new members as local chapters merged. Local Business and Purveyors, many long time supporters and new members have stepped up involvement to bring you more opportunities and awesome events. GET INVOLVED TOO!! Come meet your fellow professionals, learn new things, meet new friends and have a great time.
  • Membership Dues have Been Lowered
    The board has reduced membership fees for our chapter to $200.00 for Professional Membership. Dues for the Associate membership have also been adjusted.