ACF Tampa Bay Culinary Association

LXCL:KC, KC1-12; KP1-2, KP1GF, KP2N

Professional Culinary Competition Registration

LXCL:SKC1-13; SP1-2, SP1GF, SP2N; SKS1, SPS1

Student Culinary Competition Registration

Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for an American Culinary Federation (ACF) sanctioned culinary competition in Tampa, Florida!This event brings together culinary professionals, students, and emerging chefs to showcase their skills, creativity, and technical expertise in a competitive environment.Competitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary abilities, receive valuable feedback from ACF-certified judges, and challenge themselves against nationally recognized competition standards.Whether you&#39;re an experienced competitor working toward professional certification, a culinary student looking to build your skills, or a chef seeking to elevate your craft, this competition offers an opportunity for professional growth, education, and recognition. Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Location: 9014 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619Competition Categories: KC, KC1&ndash;12, KP1&ndash;2, KP1GF, KP2N, SKC1&ndash;13, SP1&ndash;2, SP1GF, SP2N, SKS1, SPS1Competition Show Chairs:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Chef Vanessa Jaurigue-Marquis, CEC, AAC</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Chef Rene Marquis, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC</li></ul>Lead Judge: Chef Joachim Buchner, CMC

Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for an American Culinary Federation (ACF) sanctioned culinary competition in Tampa, Florida!This event brings together culinary professionals, students, and emerging chefs to showcase their skills, creativity, and technical expertise in a competitive environment.Competitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary abilities, receive valuable feedback from ACF-certified judges, and challenge themselves against nationally recognized competition standards.Whether you're an experienced competitor working toward professional certification, a culinary student looking to build your skills, or a chef seeking to elevate your craft, this competition offers an opportunity for professional growth, education, and recognition. Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Location: 9014 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619Competition Categories: KC, KC1–12, KP1–2, KP1GF, KP2N, SKC1–13, SP1–2, SP1GF, SP2N, SKS1, SPS1Competition Show Chairs:<ul><li>Chef Vanessa Jaurigue-Marquis, CEC, AAC</li><li>Chef Rene Marquis, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC</li></ul>Lead Judge: Chef Joachim Buchner, CMC

ACF Tampa Bay Culinary Association

ACF Tampa Bay Sanctioned Competition

9014 Brittany Way

Professional Culinary Competition Registration

$100

Student Culinary Competition Registration

$50