Community & education since 1968

About ACF Chefs Las Vegas
With more than 20,000 members nationwide, The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), is the premier professional organization for culinarians, and is the culinary leader in offering certification, educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation. ACF offers culinary competitions, certification, national industry trends publications and much more to help foster the growth of professional chefs and the foodservice industry.
ACF Chefs Las Vegas was founded in 1968 and is composed of chefs and culinary enthusiasts throughout the Southern Nevada area. We offer opportunities to network, learn, and most importantly, have fun while enhancing the local community.
Charitable Initiatives – What We Do
- Chefs For Kids is our flagship program that aims to eliminate malnutrition and hunger through targeted education, awareness, and example. Throughout the year our chefs volunteer to serve hot, nutritious meals to more than 10,000 kids in at-risk elementary schools.
- ProStart we donate funds to support this high school culinary challenge as well as to Clark County School District’s Southeast Career Technical Academy Culinary Program.
- The Shade Tree Women’s Shelter receives a generous donation of gifts and breakfast on Christmas Eve morning.
- Chefs4Vegas was created in 2020 to provide food assistance to families in need during the pandemic.
The Culinarian Code
As a proud member of the American Culinary Federation, I pledge to share my professional knowledge and skill with all culinarians. I will place honor, fairness, cooperation and consideration first when dealing with my colleagues. I will keep all comments professional and respectful when dealing with my colleagues. I will protect all members from the use of unfair means, unnecessary risks and unethical behavior when used against them for another’s personal gain. I will support the success, growth, and future of my colleagues and this great federation.

ACF Chefs of Las Vegas Board of Directors
Executive Board
President
Lucio Arancibia, INFOODSYS
Vice President
Open Position
Treasurer
Darren Walters, South Point Hotel & Casino
Secretary
Angela Armstrong, CSN Student
Sergeant at Arms
Chris Johns, South Point Hotel & Casino

Board of Directors
Daniel Mumau
A Catered Affair, INC.
Nathaniel Razon, MBA
The Shade Tree
William Ramsey
Executive Chef
Mark Sandoval
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kris Parikh
Mint Bistro
JB Brown
Badlands BBQ
Sarper Celenk
Vegas Food Project
James Pate
Preferred Marketing Group
George Bailey
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Advisory Board
Lydia Brown
Rich Products
Melanie Johnsen
Smithfield
John Rees lll
Brady Industries
Jinelle Batista
Artisanal Foods & YourPanadas
Randy Dickenson
US Foods
Vic Moea
Nicholas and Co
Rick Willets
Santa Monica Seafood
Lee Weiss
Robitos
Patrick Simon
Welbilt
Greg Schenkel
Waypoint
Our Story
Established
First official Meeting of Chefs in Las Vegas and beginning of our chapter.
Joined ACF
Chefs in Las Vegas officially becomes ACF Chefs of Las Vegas.
Incorporated in the State of Nevada
Becomes an officially recognized membership group.
Your Membership Starts Now!
Take your place in ACF, an organization of more than 20,000 people dedicated to promoting the professional image of chefs worldwide.