Latest ACF news
Charles Mercier
Charles Mercier has sadly passed away in the first few days of the new year 2012 after a short spell of illness. He started in the trade with an apprenticeship at the restaurant “Le Bourgogne” in Evian les Bains, during the following years he was to work mostly in his region, the Brasserie Alsacienne in Annemasse, [...]
Photos gallery – First dinner “d’Epicure” Ritz Club 2011 more..
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012 more..
2011 Halles de Lyon “Paul Bocuse” more..
Photo gallery – 2011 Halles de Lyon “Paul Bocuse” - more..
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
Latest Events
Black tie dinner at Hurlingham Club
On the 21st of October 2011 the Association Culinaire Francaise and the Conseil Culinaire Francais organized their gala black tie dinner in the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London.
Latest Competitions
Escoffier challenge 2011 results
On the 15th October the Association Culinaire organized the Escoffier Challenge 2011. This year six students and six professionals participated to the challenge. The winners will now participate in the International Disciples Escoffier competition on the 12th and 13th March 2012 in the prestigious “Cite des Papes” in Avignon (France). For this challenge, all candidates [...]
