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Learn More MONTHLY MEETING MAY 2024 Date: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Chef Tito’s ACF Members and Guests, please join our chapter with your team on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Chef Tito’s | Board Meeting @5:30pm. ️ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gather with fellow KC Chefs, students, and friends! *Please keep updated at www.kcchefs.org or our ACF KC Chefs Facebook Page REGISTER FOR MAY MEETING SEE ALL EVENTS HISTORY OF ACF KC CHEFS Back in the 1970’s, Kansas City had a small group of German Chefs who helped shape what we have come to know as the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association. These Chefs transformed the culinary landscape of Kansas City and were the guiding forces behind the formation of the Chef’s Association. Learn More Would You Like to Host a Chefs Meeting? 2024-2025 ACF KC Chefs MONTHLY MEETINGS WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LOCATIONS TO HOLD OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS IN 2024 Would you consider hosting one of our monthly meetings? List of available dates to the right. Board of Directors needs a space with seating for 10-12 from 5:30-6:30pm. Dinner and Meeting for 80-100 guests 6:30-8:30pm. $300 stipend to host chef/location. Food can be donated from your sales reps and vendors for showcasing new and trendy menu items. The Chef’s Association can help you with this process. Educational Action Demos from 15-30 minutes from a Guest or your Staff always create membership interest. Ideas are for Pastry Demos, Flavor Trends, New Cooking Techniques, Meat/Butchery, Cheese 101, Buying Local, Being Green in the Kitchen and Molecular Cuisine. TO HOST OR GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR VICE PRESIDENTS: CHEF RONNA KECK, Cell: 913-961-2303 chefrk09@gmail.com CHEF JIM TINKHAM Cell: 816-547-1820 tinkhamj@william.jewell.edu PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES 6:30PM – 8:30PM: 2024 KC Chefs Monthly Meetings SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH – GKCCA 51ST ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH – JCCC CULINARY THEATER TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH – MISSION HILLS COUNTRY CLUB TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH – VAN HORN HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY, MAY 21ST – CHEF TITO’S TUESDAY, JUNE 18TH – FAMILY PICNIC OR FIELD TRIP (TBD) JULY – NATIONAL CONVENTION (NO MEETING) TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH – CURATE TEST KITCHEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH – KAREN PUTMAN SMALL PLATES COMPETITION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH – TBD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH – HOLIDAY MEETUP @ SYSCO KC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH – BOARD MEETING @ JCCC KC Chefs Job Board JCCC Culinary Job Board Have new jobs or events to post? Contact our social media and website guru, Laura at laura@pilchermedia.com RECIPES & FOOD TRENDS Frangipane Apple Tart read more MAKE A DONATION KC Chefs Karen Putman JCCC Jess Barbosa Scholarship Fund JR. Culinary Olympic Team JCCC High School Culinary Team Competition OBITUARY TRIBUTES CHEF PETER HAHN - DONATIONS KAREN PUTMAN - LEGACY AWARD KAREN PUTMAN Chef, BBQ Queen, Author, Mentor and Sponsor Events March 2024 Monthly Meeting by kcchef | Mar 14, 2024 | Events ACF Members and Guests, please join our chapter with your team on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Mission Hills Country Club | Board Meeting @5:30pm. ️ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gather with fellow KC Chefs, students, and friends! read more February 2024 Monthly Meeting by kcchef | Feb 13, 2024 | Events ACF Members and Guests, please join our chapter with your team on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at JCCC Culinary Theater | Board Meeting @5:30pm. ️ EDUCATIONAL: Smithfield Pork (vendor and sponsor) MENUCold buffet: Anti Pasto platter for each table... read more GKCCA 51st Anniversary & 47th Annual Awards Banquet by kcchef | Jan 5, 2024 | Events ACF Members and Guests, please join our chapter with your team on Sunday, JANUARY 28, 2024 from 6pm – 9pm | CASH BAR 6PM | DINNER & AWARDS 7PM-9PM at Blue Hills Country Club, 777 W Burning Tree Dr, Kansas City, MO 64145. 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