Who We Are The Standard of Excellence for Chefs The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), a professional organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs’ organizations: the Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club...

The same enthusiasm and creativity cooks put into every dish, All-Clad puts into every piece of cookware they make. All-Clad never compromises on quality or settles for good enough performance. To All-Clad, cooking to perfection is more than just a saying, it’s their...

Anthony Bourdain Global Cuisines & Cultures Legacy Scholarship at the CIA Anthony Bourdain ’78, the renowned chef, author, and television host and producer, opened the world of food and global experiences to millions through his brilliant storytelling. Through the...

The Asch Family scholarship was created in honor of our father, husband and friend, Arlyn Asch. In life Arlyn was a passionate hobbyist, dedicating his time to pursue each interest that sparked his love of creativity and pursuit of knowledge. One of these passions...

ABOUT BALDOR SPECIALTY FOODS Baldor Specialty Foods (baldorfood.com) is one of the largest distributors of premium fresh produce, specialty foods, dairy, meat and fish in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Beginning as Balducci’s fruit stand in Greenwich Village in...

From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a multibillion-dollar company with more than 50 brands and one purpose: Delicious food from our family to yours. Everything we do is about making sure you get great tasting, high-quality foods that you can feel good about...

Bill Briwa, a teacher, colleague, mentor, confidant, and friend to many, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 following an illness. Chef Briwa brought life to the kitchens of Greystone throughout his 22 years with the CIA. He had an impact on us all; students...

THE CAMERON THOMPSON LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP The Cameron Thompson Scholarship is being established in memory of a young African American cook from Los Angeles who was working at The Restaurant at Meadowood when he died unexpectedly in September 2019. Cameron was a...

Founded in 1999, CampusWorks transforms higher education institutions by providing an independent perspective and creative solutions to improve operations, reduce costs, and position students for success. We work with community colleges, technical colleges, four-year...

Catherine Brandel, 56, Muse And Chef of California Cuisine Catherine Brandel, one of the quiet forces behind the culinary tide called California cuisine, died on Tuesday night at her home in Berkeley, Calif. She was 56. She had waged a long battle with a rare muscle...

What is the Certified Angus Beef ® brand? The Certified Angus Beef ® brand is a label recognizing exceptional Angus beef that is tasty, tender and juicy. Other labels may say Angus, but that’s where the similarities end. We work with family farmers and ranchers to...

The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the world’s oldest, largest and most prestigious food and wine society with approximately 25,000 members worldwide in 80 countries. There are about 130 chapters and 6,000 members throughout the United States. Important...

Born in Salzburg, Austria in 1931 (only 6 months older than our famous Hotel) Arno Schmidt was raised with a love for history and for culinary culture. As a young man, he served his culinary apprenticeship at the Park Hotel Bellevue in Bad Gastein, Austria where he...

Chef Kaywork was a beloved faculty member for the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY. Brian was out doing one of his favorite things, picking spring morel mushrooms, when he passed away young and unexpectedly from a previously undiagnosed medical condition...

King Phojanakong, who in the 2000s led the charge in bringing Filipino cuisine to the American culinary mainstream with his first restaurant, Kuma Inn — died on Jan. 2, 2023, in Manhattan after a rare brain disease. He was 54. Phojanakong grew up in New York City’s...

Chef Kwame Onwuachi ’13 Staying Connected to the CIA: An important part of your culinary journey A 2013 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Kwame Onwuachi is already focused on how he can give back to the college that was the source of many personal and...

Noble Masi was a professor in baking and pastry arts at The Culinary Institute of America. Chef Masi was one of the college’s senior professors, joining the faculty in 1965 when the campus was in New Haven, CT. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of the Baking...

Chef Speckamp was a valued member of the CIA family for more than 11 years, though his beginning with the CIA goes back 15 years to 2002, when he joined the Institute as a visiting instructor and culinary consultant. As a visiting instructor, he taught culinary arts...

To understand us today, you need to recognize our past. Step back in time with us over 160+ years… The place, Fredericksburg, a small Central Texas town settled by German immigrants in search of a new world, a new way. The time is dusk and families are sitting down...

In a time of tremendous need, the CIA, in collaboration with numerous scholarship donors, is issuing financial assistance from the scholarships listed below. Many of the donors of these scholarships adjusted their scholarship restrictions, allowing us to streamline...

About Culinary Agents Culinary Agents is a website and app dedicated to helping talent in hospitality find and apply to the industry’s best jobs. We also provide free career-related resources to help navigate your personal growth. Our growing community includes...

Meet Master Chef Dale Miller Chef Dale Miller, CMC, WGMC, AAC, is known for his unique concepts, solutions, and ideations as well as his thorough understanding of American and international cuisine and food dynamics. Cornerstone to his education and experience is an...

Danny Matos Guadarrama was a young man originally from Venezuela who fell in love with the food industry from a very early age. He used to entertain relatives and family friends alike with his dish creations including Venezuelan typical food. After graduating from...

Diazgranados Family Foundation Scholarship Since leaving his native Venezuela more than a decade ago, Danilo Diazgranados has been an independent investor, with a focus on the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors, among others. His current portfolio includes...

Domaine Carneros is a singular Napa Valley winery best known as a small grower-producer of méthode traditionelle sparkling wine and Pinot Noir, with its estate vineyards and a breathtakingly beautiful château. The Domaine Carneros château is a stunning regional...

Throughout their lives, the Reismans were passionate supporters of community organizations. Marshall Reisman was president, board member, and chairman of the Jewish Community Center and Temple Adeth Yeshurun, and was also on the board of trustees of the Crouse Irving...

Drake Dias Memorial Travel Grant “It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life” To know Drake was to love Drake…… The world loved him….. but then he loved the world, all of it! The outpouring of love, support, and generosity from all corners of the globe...

Charles H. (1909-1997) and Margaret M. Dyson (1914 -1990) started the Dyson Foundation to serve as a vehicle for family giving. In its earliest years, the Foundation gave modestly to a wide variety of organizations and causes, with an emphasis on college scholarships...

About Edlong Dairy Technologies A passion for dairy flavors. A taste for excellence. Edlong Dairy Technologies may be best known as the go-to source for custom, high quality and great-tasting dairy flavors and ingredients, but Edlong is much more. Since 1914, Edlong...

I feel like I am a very lucky person and I plan to share my good fortune with others. My name is Liz Ziegler. I am originally from Weston, Massachusetts and am a 1985 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. While attending the CIA, I had the...