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A Morning of Flavor, Fellowship & Forward Thinking
On Saturday, January 24, the American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter hosted its Membership Brunch and President’s Message at Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy in Salinas.
The event included a recap of our successful 2025 year, along with a preview of the exciting membership activities and educational opportunities planned for the year ahead.
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2025 Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 13th the ACF Monterey Bay Chapter held their Christmas Party at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. It was an evening full of twinkling lights, amazing food, festive drinks, and live holiday music. Check out the photos to see more!
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2025 Chef & Child Event
The ACF Monterey Bay Chapter proudly hosted a Chef & Child event at the Seaside location of the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County!
It was a fun-filled event featuring interactive demo stations, food sampling, and a build-your-own cupcake bar
We’re also incredibly grateful to all the amazing sponsors volunteers and chefs who made this event possible!
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2025 Rancho Cielo Graduation
On June 13, 2025, Rancho Cielo marked a significant milestone—not just in its own history, but in the lives of 77 young people who crossed the graduation stage. They celebrated their largest graduating class ever, a fitting achievement for our 25th anniversary year.
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ACF Dinner at Zenwood
On Saturday night, our esteemed American Culinary Federation Chefs prepared a delectable six-course meal at the charming Carmel Highlands home, Zenwood, of Wendy Brodie.
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2024 Chef & Child Celebration
This year’s event was held at the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County on October 16th where we co-hosted the Chef & Child event for 2024. Thank you to all the Chefs that participated and for all the families that joined us. We hope your families enjoyed sampling some great food together!
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2024 President’s Gala & Chef of the Year Dinner
What an amazing evening we shared with you at our 2024 President’s Gala & Chef of the Year Awards dinner, as we proudly honored our Chef of the Year, Executive Chef Mitch Vanagten.
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2022 President’s Gala & Chef of the Year Dinner
What an amazing evening we shared with you at our 2022 President’s Gala & Chef of the Year Awards dinner, as we proudly honored our Chef of the Year, Bert Cutino, CEC, AAC, HBOT, HOF.
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2022 President’s Message & Membership Breakfast
The Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Culinary Federation held their annual President’s Message & Membership Breakfast at Woody’s Restaurant & Bar at the Monterey Regional Airport.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
2021 ACF Chefs Picnic
ACF Monterey Bay Chefs had an amazing picnic at Toro Park celebrating their members, family, & Friends.
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2019 Chef & Child
The Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Culinary Federation held their annual Chef & Child event at the Boys & Girls Club in Seaside, California.
This event included over 50 kids & their families, five different food stations, an informational booth by the Blue Zone Project & much more.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
2019 President’s Gala & Chef of the Year Dinner
What an amazing evening we had at our 2019 President’s Gala & Chef of the Year Awards dinner, as we proudly honored our Chef of the Year, Estevan Jimenez from Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy, as well as our Purveyor of the Year, Arroyo Seco Winegrowers Association.
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2018 President’s Gala
King Of the Valley Cook-Off
