IACP Celebrates its 46th Year!

Welcome to the International Association of Culinary Professionals, a vibrant, member-driven organization of talented culinary professionals. The IACP community celebrates and upholds diversity. It is a crossroads where members meet to share experiences and expertise, advice and support, in ways that can lead to unparalleled growth and professional success.

Founded in 1978, a group of cooking school owners and instructors, including Bill Rice and Nathalie Dupree, came together for mutual professional support. They created the International Association of Culinary Professionals (formerly named the Association of Cooking Schools), and in the process, they laid a foundation for food culture in America and beyond. Early members included Julia Child, Jacques Pépin, and Anne Willan, among many others.

Through the decades, IACP’s membership has expanded to include cookbook authors, food writers, photographers, stylists, bloggers, editors, publishers, digital media experts, nutritionists, chefs, restaurateurs, culinary tour operators, artisan food producers, academics, and more. As the multidisciplinary nature of our dynamic community continues to evolve, our member categories and organization continues to grow.

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Announcing the IACP 2023 Award Winners

On Friday, September 29, 2023, the International Association of Culinary Professionals announced the winners of the 45th annual IACP awards from The New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, NY. The list of winners were published on the IACP website and announced across social media. This year’s award ceremony was held in conjunction with the IACP Summit.


See our 2023 Award Winners