Association of Professional Chefs

Cuisines evolve continually , and new cuisines are created by innovation and cultural interaction

Discover the Association of Professional Chefs (APC)

The APC is a non-profit professional organization that works towards bringing together chefs and cooks from all corners of the globe. With a focus on promoting and recognizing excellence in the culinary industry, the APC is committed to fostering a global community of culinary experts.

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(APCPM )

(APCCC)

  • For professional chefs, hotel school graduates who have been in the industry for more than 10 years and persons directly involved in the hotel, hospitality and catering industry. They should hold a position of responsibility and have followed a recognized training course or have been a APC Pro-Member for at least 1 year

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Join the Association of Professional Chefs and Take Your Culinary Career to the Next Level

If you're a budding chef who dreams of making it big in the culinary world, the Association of Professional Chefs is the perfect place to start. As a member, you'll have access to a wealth of knowledge and skills that are critical to your success. Our association is dedicated to helping aspiring chefs grow and flourish in their chosen profession.

Our focus on professional development ensures that our members have the tools they need to excel in their careers. From learning new cooking techniques to mastering food safety protocols and enhancing menu planning strategies, we equip our members with the most current resources to elevate their skills to new heights.

Join the Association of Professional Chefs today and take the first step towards achieving excellence in the culinary arts.

Your first steps towards a culinary industry career

Learn the skills and techniques needed to be an effective cook in any kitchen.

You'll learn how food safety and hygiene govern everything you do in the catering industry. This type of work includes food preparation, aftercare of cooked food, awareness of special diets and temperature control. Also personal development at work. Learn to be aware of each team member's responsibility to keep a kitchen running smoothly, quickly and efficiently. Learn more

Food safety and hygiene govern everything that you will do within the catering industry. No matter how great a product may taste or look, if it has not been prepared, stored and served to legally-set standards, serious health risks can occur, from minor illnesses to more serious outcomes in compromised groups. Not only does following good food safety and hygiene practices help create a positive image for you and your business but it is also required by law.

These educational courses are dedicated to APCM (APC Member).

For trainees and students in the industry, students & members whose careers are based on practical rather than academic or structured foundations , who do not hold a qualification or are not part of a recognized program. This is an annual membership from which you can upgraded to a Pro-Member.

Food preparation skills, cooking methods and more advanced techniques

Learn the food skills and techniques needed to excel in the catering and restaurant industry.

An overview of different food preparation skills and techniques. It starts with how to make broth and the different ingredients used for different types of broth. Then consider the individual cuts of meat and the dishes for which each is best suited. It covers the sweeter side of cooking - baking and will guide you through some of the methods and skills needed to make a variety of desserts. Learn more

These educational courses are dedicated to APCM (APC Member).

For trainees and students in the industry, students & members whose careers are based on practical rather than academic or structured foundations , who do not hold a qualification or are not part of a recognized program. This is an annual membership from which you can upgraded to a Pro-Member.

Gastronomy

An Introduction to Gastronomy

  1. Gastronomy

  2. Types of gastronomy

  3. The status of gastronomy in society

Exploring the Art of Food Gastronomy

Gastronomy is far more than just cooking. It involves delving into the science behind food and understanding how different ingredients interact with one another. It's about experimenting with new combinations, techniques, and presentations to push the boundaries of traditional cuisine.

What's truly remarkable about gastronomy is its ability to unite people through food. It transcends cultural barriers and allows us to appreciate and celebrate the diversity of flavors from around the world. Whether you're enjoying a simple home-cooked meal or a lavish fine dining experience, gastronomy has the power to elicit emotions and create lasting memories.

Your first steps towards Culinary Arts

Modernist Cuisine

Modernist cuisine takes traditional cooking methods and ingredients and elevates them to new heights with cutting-edge techniques and equipment. Today, modernist cuisine skills are in high demand by top restaurants. Here are some of the most popular modernist cuisine skills:

  • Sous-vide cooking

  • Plating

  • Molecular gastronomy Learn more

These educational courses are dedicated for APCPM (APC Pro Member).

APCPM refers to trainee chefs, hotel school graduates who have been in the industry for more than 3 years and individuals directly involved in the hotel, hospitality and catering industry. They should have completed a recognized training course or been an APC Member (APCM)

Understanding Hospitality: An Overview

Hospitality is all about showing kindness and taking care of the basic needs of people, whether they are customers or strangers. This often relates to food, drink, and accommodation. In a modern sense, hospitality is the relationship between a host and a customer. The "Hospitality Industry" comprises companies or organizations that offer food, drink, and/or accommodation to those who are away from home.

Your first steps into the hospitality industry

Education - Hospitality Management

Learn the principles of hospitality management .

Anyone who wants to start or further their career in the sector.

Teaches you the functions of various departments in hotels and restaurants and the roles involved in working in them.

Running / Managing or Opening your own restaurant

Education -How to Run a Restaurant Business

Elaborates on all the aspects and elements required to start and run a successful restaurant.

Are you a restaurant enthusiast, a hospitality professional or a chef who dreams of having a restaurant but lacks the knowledge to get started? Or are you a restaurant owner encountering difficulties in finding their feet? Explores all the necessary steps, inside secrets, elements and correct procedures to set up and run a successful and popular restaurant with customers clamouring to return. Learn more

Have you ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant? If so, now's the time to make that dream a reality. From gathering up investment funding to finding the perfect location and preparing delicious meals, this article will guide you through the process of turning that dream into an actual business endeavor. So if you've been thinking about starting a restaurant, let's get started! Learn more

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