Hanging in there as long as they could, the 2020 Cactus IFT Suppliers’ Night has been canceled.
Details TBA Soon
International Pizza EXPO
” With more than 8,000 attendees and more than 500 manufacturers/suppliers, International Pizza Expo is held each March in Las Vegas. This is where the Pizzeria industry meets to buy, sell and exchange vital information. Pizza Expo also features 70+ seminars, cooking demonstrations and workshops, keynote speeches, networking events as well as the World Pizza Games, International Pizza Challenge and introducing the International Italian Sandwich Championship.”
Learn more about the event here.
Shoutout for the Arizona based “Restaurant Business Expert”
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | W01 Restaurant Business Essentials, Part I: Critical Systems for Success ($250) David Scott Peters, Restaurant Business Expert Type: Workshop |
International Italian Sandwich Championship
Not only do I now want pizza, but I also want to go! Great event
International Pizza Expo – 2020Sun, Mar 29, 2020 – Wed, Apr 1, 2020
Description
Dates: Sun, Mar 29, 2020 – Wed, Apr 1, 2020
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
2020 Winter Fancy Food Show
The 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show, the largest specialty food and beverage show is January 19-21 in San Francisco.
- 80,000+ specialty foods & beverages
- Thousands of new products
- Industry’s top networking events
- 1,400+ exhibitors from around the globe
Check out the event website for more information about this event, and the Specialty Food Association.
Details
Start: January 19, 2020 @ 8:00 am
End: January 21, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
Location
Moscone Center 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Event Category: Industry Event/Conference
Event Tags:food show, San Francisco, Specialty Food Association
Website: https://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events/winter-fancy-food-show/
Organizer
Specialty Food Association
Phone: 646-878-0301
Website: https://www.specialtyfood.com/
Next ACFAZ Meeting Nov. 4, Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas will be hosting the next ACFAZ meeting on Nov. 4th starting at 5 PM and this is open for all culinarians to attend. Features presenters are Armando Suarez of Desert Peak Marketing showcasing Winston Foodservice, Robert DeSantis of Affinity Group Elite showcasing Kellogg’s and Morningstar Farms, and Chef Lonnie Schatz with Cult Coffee Roasters and Artisan Beverage Company.
Address:
Southwest Gas Corporation
Japanese Sake Seminar For Food Professionals in Scottsdale
Tuesday, September 17 at Roka Akor, the Japan External Trade Organization, JETRO, will be sponsoring a Sake Seminar for the Food Professional.
From Eventbrite, the event will highlight tasting and discussing sake styles, explore the pairing of
Learn more about the event via this link.
Date and Time
Tue, September 17, 2019
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM MST
Location
Roka Akor
7299 North Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Cactus IFT: Diamondbacks vs Giants!!
Come join Cactus IFT at Chase Field to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks play the San Francisco Giants!
Ticket price includes food and drinks, and of course tons of fun and excitement!
Seating is Suite Level and includes all your favorite stadium staples, such as hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, chips, soda and water, plus a great view of the field!
Please be sure to register by July 31, 2019.
We hope to see you there!
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Blue Watermelon Project Open House, June 10
Join the Blue Watermelon Project for an open house event on Monday, June 10 from 2-4 p.m.
This will be an opportunity for chefs, food service workers, and school administrators to learn more about our initiative to help schools rethink relationships with food. We will provide information about our work and opportunities for Blue Watermelon Project to get involved in your community.
Information provided on:
- Participation in the Feeding the Future contest
- Assistance with school gardens
- Taste education
- Cafeteria taste tests
- Farm to School network in Arizona
- Culinary skill education for food service workers
ACFAZ & Hope for Hunger Food Bank
Volunteer Opportunity!!
Monday, May 13, 2019
Hope for Hunger Food Bank, 5605 N 55th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301
Two Shifts of volunteers: 9-11 AM and 11 AM – 1 PM
To sign up or ask questions, contact us via the ACFAZ via Facebook page.
Additional information for the event from the Phoenix Recuse Mission, and Chef Garry Waldie, CEC, CEPC, CCE, AAC, HOGT.
“Dear PRM Volunteer,
Thank you for your volunteer service with the Phoenix Rescue Mission. Your efforts on behalf of the Mission are truly appreciated. Your valuable time and services allow us as a Mission to offer superior programs and support to the Valley’s homeless and less fortunate.
All volunteers should be particularly aware of the following:
The minimum age for volunteer service is 12. You will not be permitted to serve if you do not meet this age minimum and are accompanied by an adult.
Please read the Volunteer Guidelines prior to your service.
Please arrive on time. Otherwise it will be necessary to arrange for a substitute.
Please do not bring more volunteers than scheduled, unless previously arranged. We have limited spots available for each service and they are reserved on first come first serve basis. We’ll be happy to schedule others for another time.
Please, dress conservatively, preferably:
Wear jeans or long shorts, T-shirt, etc. NO TANK TOPS OR SPAGHETTI STRAPS ARE ALLOWED!
Closed –toed shoes are a health code requirement. NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS! (Otherwise you will not be able to serve.)
Parking is available in the small lot located on the south side of the building at 55th ave and Luke. Additional parking is available along Luke avenue, please observe and obey all posted parking signage.
We look forward to seeing you. Have fun!
Thanks Garry”
JBF Blended Burger Project™
The 5th Annual Blended Burger Project™
Now is the time to make a difference through delicious food we create. There are more opportunities than ever to be recognized for making a sustainable difference on your menus. For the last four years, chefs across the country have joined The Blended Burger Project™, a movement that strives to make the iconic burger even better for your customers and for the planet by blending at least 25% fresh mushrooms into your burgers.