CURE is pleased to be partnering again with the American Culinary Federation: Rochester's Professional Chefs/Cooks Association

This event is incredibly important to the ACF Rochester because proceeds help to create scholarships for local kids who want to pursue higher education in culinary arts!

ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and combat childhood obesity.

We offer culinary competitions, certification, a national apprenticeship program, regional and national events, publications and much more to help foster the growth of professional chefs and the foodservice industry. If you are not part of our organization, we invite you to join us and gain access to the best culinary resources available.

Our amazing chef line up:

Mike Speranza: "Poodle Noodles" (Stir-fried noodles & vegetables)

Brenda Allen: Cupcakes, cake pops/ cookie pops

Dustin Muroski: Salad

Stephen Kingston: Popcorn Variety

Gene Trotta, Mike Vasile, Chris Roth: Green Eggs and Ham Omelette Station

Mike Macri: Ebelskivers

Laura Gilbert: Cake 

Brad Yearwood: Candy, Corned Beef Hash, Breakfast Potatoes, Breads

Brian Mattice: Roast "Beast" with WHO Ju

David Kasper: Waffles and Pancakes

Kevin Toole & Jose Rosario: Crepes

Frank Mirabile: Cavatelli Pasta with Vodka Sauce Ricotta Salata and Toasted Bread Crumbs

DarLyn Pochan: Helping with Chefs and Guests

Peter Gillotte: Helping with Chefs and Guests

John Ventura: Coordinator & Liaison between ACF and CURE