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| IndianCulinary Forum (ICF) is a nodal body of culinary professionals in North India and is an independent, apolitical, non-religious and voluntary organization of culinary professionals. ICF is a recognized national member of IFCS (Indian Federation of Culinary Association), which is a member of the World Association of Chefs Societies, WACS. |
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| ICF to act as a catalyst, platform, useful and necessary instrument for the national community of chefs |
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| Director General of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, New Delhi certified that the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations is the nodal body of North India. Ministry of tourism certified that IFCA is representative of all the culinary professionals and chefs of the country and is recognised by the Ministry. |
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| "WACS, the global authority on food" The World Association of Chefs' Societies or WACS in short, is a global network of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. At that first congress there were 65 delegates from 17 countries, representing 36 national and international associations, and the venerable August Escoffier was named the first Honorary President of WACS. Today, this global body has 72 official chefs associations as members, with three that just joined at the 31st World Congress in March. The biennial congress is a hallmark tradition of WACS and has been organised in over 20 cities across the world throughout its illustrious 74-year history, WACS is managed by an elected presidential body consisting of the WACS president, vice president, treasurer, secretary general and ambassador honorary president, as well as a board of continental directors that look after the regions of Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific and the Americas. A separate committee manages all culinary competition-related affairs. Mission Statement of WACS The World Association of Chefs' Societies (W.A.C.S.) is a non-political professional organisation, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. We accomplish these goals through education, training and professional development of our international membership. As an authority and opinion leader on food, W.A.C.S represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession. |
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| As an ICF Associations Member, you will receive the following benefits:
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| If you become a member of ICF you are considerable automatically a member of IFCA (Indian Federation of Culinary Associations) and WACS (World Association of Chefs' Societies). All members will be recognized globally. |
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| Corporate chefs/Executive chefs/Sous chefs/Junior sous chef/Kitchen executives/ Sr.Chef de partie/Chef de partie or similar designations. From the educational establishments Principals, Head of the Departments, Professors and Lecturers. |
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| The new members are requested to visit our website www.icf-north.com for applying online. Fill the forms send it online and also take a print out of the same attach it to 2 recent color passport size photographs along with demand draft or at par Cheque for lifetime membership. Subscription fees of Rs.1500 should be made in favor of Indian Culinary Forum,. (Please refer respective pages in our website for correct names). Cash is not accepted. For any clarification write to ICF Secretary General: IndianCulinaryForum B-66 Okhla Industrial Phase - I New Delhi 110 020 |
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| Yes, students pursuing second year of the diploma/ degree in culinary arts/hotel management/ catering technology who are planning to pursue their career in culinary trade can become members of ICF junior Chef forum. Interested students can contact their principals for further details. The students who are willing to register as member, Fill the forms send it online and also take a print out of the same attach it to 2 recent color passport size photographs along with demand draft or at par Cheque.With the application being duly certified by the respective Head of Institution. The membership is valid through till the studentship is effective. Subscription fees of Rs.1000 should be made in favor of Indian Culinary Forum,. (Please refer respective pages in our website for correct names). Cash is not accepted. For any clarification write to ICF Secretary General: IndianCulinaryForum B-66 Okhla Industrial Phase –I New Delhi 110 020 |
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| Membership in ICF is an excellent way to network with professionals in your area, meet local vendors, participate in ICF competitions and community outreach initiatives and gain access to educational programmes and materials. |
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| Yes, it offers WACS approved certification programme (for more information visit our website). The ICF Certification is a symbol of professionalism as well as a guide by which any culinarian can shape his/her career. Culinary certification requires a combination of education, practical testing and work experience. Becoming certified provides verification and gives potential employers the confidence and surety of knowledge, skill and quality work ethics.ICF with IFCA will operate the Comprehensive Certification Program for chefs in India. |
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| The formation of the Indian Culinary Federation (ICF), a northern regional association of culinary professionals in 1987, resulted in the formation of the South Indian Culinary Association (SICA) 10 years later. SICA in turn, served as the inspiration for the Western Indian Culinary Association (WICA). A co-coordinated effort by these three associations gave birth to the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA). IFCA embraced and brought together all three organisations, based on common objectives of development of cuisine, contributing to society, recognition of the profession and belonging of a global culinary network. March 2004 was a historical milestone that has changed the face of the culinary profession in India, when the IFCA was successfully admitted into the WACS. When Chef Gill and Chef Soundarajarajan had the privilege of presenting India's membership application for the 31st World Congress, it gave a new dimension to culinary development in India. Largely due to the continuous, unwavering support of Government organisations, hospitality and educational institutions, sponsors, members and everyone associated with the Culinary Associations. |
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| A few of our activities: In collaboration with Indian Trade Fair Promotion Organisation - ( ITFPO) during AAHAR at Pragati Maidan ICF conducts competitions for member chefs in discipline such as COMPETITION CATEGORIES 1. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION Open to any professional Chef of a Restaurant. Hotel, Confectionery or Catering Organisation.
Display Classes Individual Artistic Display
Individual Cold Display
2. PRACTICAL COOKING COMPETITION This category is open to any professional Chef of a Restaurant/ Hotel or catering organization.
3. APPRENTICE COMPETITION This category is open to students or apprentices from a recognized Hotel School. Institute or Hotel. Please contact ICF for latest eligibility criteria
International Chefs Day In co ordination with WACS since the year 2004 on 20th of October to be celebrated every year. It was celebrated for the last three consecutive years across India by hotels and hotel management institutes successfully. Most countries use this day as an opportunity to get together and have some fun but, more importantly, to get involved in a social responsibility initiative in their communities. These are usually food-related charities and the day is used to highlight the plight of the hungry. It?s also a day in which we pay tribute to the families of chefs and to chefs themselves, who sacrifice so much for the profession. ICF has carried a tradition since 2003 by organizing an event to honour chefs' in respective discipline by conduction a competition and awarding the chefs with momentos Award Categories
LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Participate in public forums such as - Delhi Half Marathon to create an awareness amongst public and younger generations |
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| Elected Executive Board Consist of the Following Members:
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