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The Association Culinaire Française in a society of master chefs, run by chefs for chefs. We have branches across the UK and have many activities. Please browse our website to find out more.
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Design Culinaire
30th July 2010
At a time in which we start hearing about culinary design, we can wonder what other subjects between art and food have not yet been explored. The ACF is working on a food design project for the coming months (pictures, film, sculpture, talks, etc...). Not sure what it's all about?.. then click on the link below for an example of the best moving recipe ever made. Pure art.
If you are a food designer please do not hesitate to contact us.
We leave you to enjoy, have a great summer from the ACF commitee.
http://www.boucheesdoubles.fr/videos.php
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Other ACF news
North West Escoffier Challenge Results
26th July 2010
Competitors and judges at the NW Region Escoffier Challenge
The North West Region Escoffier Challenge was held at Thameside College. For a full description and results of the event follow this link to an article on the Thameside College website.
Present:
Walk on the Wild Side
by Steve Downey
12th July 2010
Taking an interest as cooking trends come and go is not, as you might at first imagine, like watching the legendary coat of paint dry. If you have been around for the last 25 years and an observer, or participant in the world of restaurants, you will already have noted huge movements as cooking styles dramatically alter in the dishes emerging from our leading kitchens.
Marco Pierre White poses back in 1995 as the youngest ever Chef to hold a coveted three Michelin stars. It is what he is posing behind that is so interesting though, a huge pile of pig trotters. Forget the dishes which might emerge now from the kitchens at St.John or any one of the dozens of disciple eateries it has spawned, where the emphasis will be on local and probably cheap, but always tasty, ingredients. Inspired by the renowned Pierre Koffman, Marco is going to stuff this pile with the most delicious and expensive foie gras available to mankind and as many sublime morels as the remaining cavity will house. This is a style of robust French cooking which has always had a huge following and one which will probably, almost certainly, always be with us.
For full story please download the PDF
ACF Scotland working together with the French Ambassador's Residence Team
8th July 2010
On the 30th of June, HE Maurice Gourdault-Montagne, The French Ambassador, organised a gala dinner at Edinburgh City Hall. Hector Mackenzie, the President of ACF's Scotland Branch came along with his team of students to lend a helping hand to the Residence team, which had made the journey up North for the occasion.
Special mention must also go to Johann Roy, Chef de cuisine at the French Consulate in Edinburgh, as well as Eric Avenier, an active member of ACF Scotland, who was absent at the time the photo was taken.
The French Ambassador and his Residence team, and members of ACF Scotland. Click on image to see larger version
ACF Recipe Competition
5th July 2010
This month's ACF recipe competition has a seasonal theme of melon. The winning recipe will feature on this website. For further information download the competition details (MS Word document)
Escoffier Challenge Scotland Winners
24th June 2010
The 2010 Escoffier Challenge Scotland was a great success. Both winners were really happy with their award, the Scotland Escoffier trophy and a bottle of champagne. Marcin Czubak, 20, of Adobe Restaurant, Glasgow won the student series. Mathew Martin, 25 of Four Seasons Hotel in St Fillans won the professional series.
Marcin Czubak, student series winner
Mathew Martin, professional series winner
Christopher Owen from Castle Hotel Conway wins North West Region Escoffier Challenge
19th June 2010
During the competition
Download full results of the days events ( MS doc )
Watch the full length video of the UK Chocolate Dessert of the Year Competition 2010
17th June 2010
A full length version of the UK Chocolate Dessert of the year competition video by Gabrielle Lubtchansky can now be viewed on the London National Committee news page.
Chocolate Dessert of the Year The Movie, nearly nominated for the Cannes Festival.
7th June 2010
A long version of the video (20mn) is available on DVD, free to all our members. Please send a stamped addressed envelope large enough for a DVD to the ACF (Association Culinaire Francaise, PO Box 63139, London W14 4BS).
The ACF committee wish to thank Gabrielle Lubchansky for her hard work.
Escoffier Challenge Scotland
28th May 2010
The Scottish heat of the 2010 Escoffier Challenge will take place on Tuesday 22nd June at:
The Cook School Brae Head
Moorfield Industrial Park
Ayrshire
KA2 0EF
For information about this competition and how to enter,
contact: Hector Mackenzie on 01236 784 545
email: hmackenzie@cumbernauld.ac.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
You can watch a video of last year's competition on You Tube by clicking here.
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London and South East region Escoffier Challenge Winners
24th May 2010
Left, Anthony Ekizian, vice president of the ACF, centre, Mr Laurent Leveille, right, Mark Thatcher, head judge
Mr Laurent Leveille, teaching Chef at the Cordon Bleu School, will represent the London and South region at the UK final of the Escoffier Challenge, to be held in October, in the professional category. Mr Mohammed Saad, Student at Southgate College, will represent the region in the student category.
Left, Mark Thatcher, head judge, center Mohammed Saad, right, Anthony Ekizian, vice president of the ACF
The ACF is very proud of this day and wishes to thank all the contestants and judges present at Hammersmith college, and we also thank our sponsors for this event: La société Charraire, Food 4 Chefs, Bragard and Classic Fine Food.
Escoffier London Region trophy. Click on the image to see more images of the London and South East heat of the Escoffier Challenge 2010
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