About the American Culinary Federation The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), established in 1929, is the standard of excellence for chefs in North America.

LEWISTON — Chefs, restaurateurs and hungry foodies filled the Ramada convention center Monday night for the Central Maine Chapter of the American Culinary Federation’s Chef of the Year awards ...

That includes Lea Patterson, who won the award for “ACF NWI Student Chef of The Year.” The western-themed dining spread at the ACF NWI gala on Saturday, Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of Jared Riddle.