American Culinary Federation - ACF ChefConnect: New York 2017

Event contact title
CONTACT
Event contact first name
Brooke
Event contact last name
Beissel
Email
bbeissel@acfchefs.net
Event contact telephone number
(312) 673-5877
Notes
The New York Hilton Midtown
Description

Take a bite out of the big apple with ACF in New York City! Known as the center of the universe for all things food, fashion and business, NYC promises to be another amazing stop on the 2017 ChefConnect signature series. A rich diversity is the key ingredient in New York’s abundant food scene. It is home to culinary trailblazers and some of the most renowned chefs in the world. The New York Hilton Midtown will be the host of 2017 ChefConnect: NYC February 26–28, 2017.

Attendee information
If you’re a chef exploring new ideas and flavors, a student looking to gain experience or a foodservice professional keeping atop the latest and greatest, we’ve got plenty of educational and networking opportunities for you. Chefs from all fields including pastry, restaurants, research, corporate, education and more gather with their peers and suppliers at our regional conferences and national convention. ACF events are open to ACF members at a discounted rate. Non-members are invited to attend as well.
Partner Voices
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