MAY 2006

2006 Educational Seminar / Dinner Series

American Culinary Federation Approved Seminar / Dinner - ACF Competition Show Platters!!! with Garde Manger Specialist Martin Gilligan click here to register.

All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!

The nights will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.

First in a series of five workshops (5/22,6/26,7/24,8/21,9/25) that will allow the student/professional to devise a platter, continually improve it for review with Chef Martin until it is ready for the ACFLA competition at the Gas Company in Downey on October 16, Five workshops just $50pp!

The Cost is only $55 per person and includes tasters and samples, free parking, and your completion certificate. You can use your credit card to sign up today click here. This event will sell out. Pre-paid on-line reservations are recommended.

To pay by check please RSVP Martin Gilligan (Martin.Gilligan@rcc.edu), then bring your check with you, made out to "Chefs de Cuisine Association of California".

Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.

Attire: Business Casual (no jeans please)

Your name(s) will be on the list at the door. Please print and bring a copy of your online payment with you.

This event will sell out. Pre-paid reservations are recommended and must be received ASAP.

We look forward to seeing you!

Whitney Werner, CEC Executive Chef The Beach Club
President, ACF / CCAC Los Angeles Chapter
310-394-0755
chefwhitney@clubculinary.com 

March 2006

"Spring Time in Paris"  on June 16th,  2006.

Attention: The date of this event, Friday March 10th, had to be changed, prior ticket holders are being contacted to confirm the new date of June 16th.
A benefit for the Riverside County Culinary Academy
at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ball Room, June 16th,  2006.
Click here for online tickets and more information: This event will sell out.
For more information call (951) 955-9785
Click here to view or print the flyer. Note: The date on flyer is not correct.

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2006 Educational Seminar / Dinner Series 

American Culinary Federation Approved Dinner - Empowering Wellness!!! 
with Sandi Lampert, and Natures Finest Produce for Todays Chef - click here to register online.

All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!

The seminar is on March, 6th, @ 7PM at the Beach Club in Santa Monica. The event will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.

Sandi will explain her six proven principles to stay connected and excited about your profession! See the globes newest garden treats for your kitchen!

Natures Finest Produce Company Representative, Ryan Polisky (323) 235-4343 will be presenting products and information.

The Cost is only $30 per person and includes tasters and samples, free parking, and your completion certificate. You can use your credit card to sign up today by clicking here. This event will sell out. Pre-paid on-line reservations are recommended.

To pay by check please RSVP Chef Sandi Lampert (sandilampert@sbcglobal.net), then bring your check with you, made out to "Chefs de Cuisine Association of California".

Attire: Business Casual (no jeans please)
We look forward to seeing you! 

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April 2006 

Sake & Beer Tasting & Expo April 18th with JFC - Your Consultant When It Comes To Healthy Authentic Asian Foods

*This is a Business-to-Business event.
*Participants must be 21 and over to attend this event.
*LA branch office (323) 587-3900

*More than 100 samples to taste
*Many brewers (Kuramoto) from Japan
*A chance to talk with brewers in person
*Choosing the right Sake, Shochu and Beer for your restaurant/store
*Door prizes

Time: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM (Tentative)
Place: Garden Room, Le Meridien At Beverly Hills, 465 A. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048

Hosts: JFC International Inc, Ozeki Sake (U.S.A.) Inc., The Jizake Inc, Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd. (Hakushika), Hakutsuru Sake Of America, Inc.


Also check out the JFC Food Service Online Product Finder to find popular JFC products you'll need to complete your Asian inspired menu. From rice to noodles, sauces to kitchenware, you'll find it all in one convenient place. The expert when it comes to authentic Asian foods, JFC can keep you informed of food service trends and helping you stay ahead of the competition. JFC carries a vast selection of Asian beverage, seafood, frozen foods, dried goods, sauces and supplies, plus specialty and value added products.

Los Angeles Branch
4353 Exchange Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90058
Tel: 323/587-3900
Fax: 323/587-3344

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2006 Educational Seminar / Dinner Series

American Culinary Federation Approved Dinner - ACF Certification Now!!! with Dr. Eloise Cantrell April 24th, 7PM at The Beach Club in Santa Monica,  click here to register.

All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!

The night will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.

Dr. Eloise Cantrell will give the in’s and out’s of certification and give you her easy three step method to fit your busy schedule!

The Cost is only $30 per person and includes tasters and samples, free parking, and your completion certificate. This event will sell out. Pre-paid on-line reservations are recommended.

To pay by check please RSVP Dr. Eloise Cantrell (eloisecantrell@earthlink.net), then bring your check with you, made out to "Chefs de Cuisine Association of California".

Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.

Attire: Business Casual (no jeans please)

We look forward to seeing you! 

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Chefs on the Rise Culinary Competition at the 2006 LA County Fair

It is a pleasure to encourage you to get involved with the 2006 "Chefs of the Rise" Culinary Competition.

This competition is to promote up-and-coming chefs in restaurants that serve the public, who have not held executive chefs' positions for more than one year.

Check it out! 

-$5,000 in prize money!

-Deadline for semi-finals submissions is April 28, 2006

-Finals will be held at the 2006 LA County Fair.

-Judges for both the finals and semi-finals are distinguished and include a Julia Child Curator of Food Arts and host of the "Good Food" radio program.

-Much publicity is involved for all individuals competing in the competition, including multiple newpaper articles and commercials for the LA County Fair.

-Refer to the following link to view the results of last year's competition:
http://www.lacountyfair.com/wine2005/chef.asp

Click Here to View or Print the 2006 Chefs on the Rise Guidelines and Information

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