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North West Branch Spring Ball

North West Branch Spring Ball

What better way to celebrate the joys of spring than attending the Association Culinaire Française’s North West Branch Annual Ball? The 2012 ACF NW Spring Ball will be held on the 6th May 2012 at the Hallmark Hotel, Handforth, Wilmslow. The evening consists of a sumptuous four course meal, an awards ceremony, and then dancing [...]

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The Association Culinaire Francaise de Secours Mutuel was first established by Emile Fetu and Georges Auguste Escoffier in 1932 following the merger of the Club Culinaire and the Société Culinaire, both founded around 1845.

Its purpose to this day is not only to perpetuate the founders ideals but also to involve younger generations, and feed in new and fresh ideas from its of members.

As the Association Culinaire Française has always been driven by the strong will and support of voluntary members, we are welcoming and calling on all keen and motivated individuals to exchange not only their skills and ideas but to also commit some of their time to carry the torch of their predecessors.

For further details on how you could be part of this network of dedicated professionals, do contact us at

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North West Branch Spring Ball

What better way to celebrate the joys of spring than attending the Association Culinaire Française’s North West Branch Annual Ball? The 2012 ACF NW Spring Ball will be held on the 6th May 2012 at the Hallmark Hotel, Handforth, Wilmslow. The evening consists of a sumptuous four course meal, an awards ceremony, and then dancing [...]

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Escoffier Challenge Scotland 2012

Escoffier Challenge Ecosse 2012 The competition has two categories: Student/Apprentice chefs under 23 years ideally working to achieve SVQ level 3 or HND Culinary Art and Professional Chefs engaged in the hospitality industry. The Escoffier Challenge Ecosse 2012 will be held on Monday 14th May at TENNENT’S Training Academy, 161 Duke Street in Glasgow. To [...]