This incredible event will be held on Sunday, April 18th 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa.
The competition is open to cooks and students alike especially for those of you that want to show off your skills and try out for the cash prizes and medals available for the various categories!
Please download the attachment for complete rules and information and then enter to compete! Up to 13,000.00 in prize money and a 2500.00 Best of Show!
For more information contact Chef Matt Meadows at 319.648.1234, extension 1363.
More information in PDF format!
What is the Beef Culinary Competition?
Reinhart FoodService with Food Marketing Services along with the Iowa Beef Council are sponsoring the 8th annual culinary competition. This year’s event is going to change a little due to the current economy. This event is focused to help students in culinary schools throughout Iowa, be creative in the different areas of beef usage across the menu and different day parts. In past years we have focused on specific cuts of beef. This year we are giving the students a sub primal (Top Butt) and letting them cut it as they see fit. We are also are changing from a focus on the dinner meal to a focus across the whole menu to include breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
What is expected at the Culinary Competition?
The teams will participate in the competition on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 during Reinhart’s Spring Food Show at the Marriott in Coralville. Teams will be judged in four categories 1) Appearance, 2) Taste, Tenderness, Texture, 3) Overall Creativity, Practicality, 4) Product handling, Safety and Sanitation, in all three meal segments Teams are strongly encouraged to have their items that require a long time IE marinades, stocks and sauces, prepared in advance. Teams will prepare 5 plates of each item in each meal segment, one for each judge and a display plate.
Recognition and Awards.
Each team member will be recognized with a certificate of participation. Cash awards will go to winning college culinary fund for equipment. There will be one for Best breakfast, Best lunch, Best dinner and Best overall. All recipes will be reprinted and distributed recognizing the College and team members.
Kitchen/Equipment.
Very Basic equipment will be provided, ie sink, stove, oven, and worktable. Beyond that each team will need to bring their own equipment.
Schedule
Every year we have a different line up of schools that choose to participate. Typically the schools that have the longer distance to drive and spent the night in town will go first to allow the other schools time to drive in for the day. The time in the kitchen also depends on the number of schools that choose to compete.
Display Table
Teams are responsible for setting up a display table for the public. 8-foot banquet table with a poster of recipe and food costing, flyer sheets for public to pick up is all that will be provided.
Samples
It is entirely up to each team whether to bring extras of the entrée to share with the public after the judges have finished.
Helper
Each team may have one non-cooking helper to aid in cleaning for the next team. Failure to clean kitchen for next team may cause for disqualification or loss of points.
Serving Judges
Each team should have one person of age (if serving alcohol) to serve the judges and to explain the why the team picked the wine to compliment or contrast to the food they prepared. They should be well versed in the meal components and preparation technique.
Downloadable information available from http://hillskitchen.org You’ll have to first register for the site to be able to view posts and download documents. Registration is free.
Our next meeting will be held at Des Moines Area Community College on Monday March 15 2010. Social will start at 6pm with the educational showcase to follow at 6:30. The business meeting will follow the educational showcase presentation.
Our guest speaker will be Thomas Menefee from Nueske ‘s Applewood Smoked Meats. Our guest speaker will showcase his smoked Chicken breast and their award winning smoked bacon. There will be samples to taste and plenty of information shared. Sponsors of the meeting are :
JOHN GIBSON
NEESVIG PURVEYORS
OF FINE QUALITY MEATS
PHONE 608-732-4720
Hello All Culinarians,
Our ACF meeting was called to order at 6:30 on February 15,2010. We started out the meeting with new business.
Attending the meeting :
Ephraim Malag, Robert Anderson, Phil Carey, David Jensen, Erin Wittrock , Bill Gordish, Jim Kosec , Aaron Giem, Melanie Bower John Gibson
First item to discuss was the goals for the upcoming year.
A. Sharing of Information at the meeting
B. Communication of meeting notice and what is happening
1. Meetings held every 3rd Monday if possible
2. Volunteers to host the meetings
C. Education programs
D. Scholarship Dinner
E. Length of meeting
F. Meetings need to be fun and exciting
G. Dinner meetings
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm
Thanks to all those members who attended the ACF of Iowa Awards Banquet last night at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse in West Des Moines! It was a great turnout and an exceptional meal from John Weiler and his staff! Our outgoing President, Benjamin Whitmore, CEC introduced the new board members and award winners were announced. The following were the results from member voting:
- Chef of the Year – Chef Scott Turley, CEC from Grinnell College and President of the ACF of Southeastern Iowa
- Pastry Chef of the Year – Chef Mark Fisher, CWPC, Bakery Instructor with Indian Hills Community College
- Member of the Year – Bill Gordish, Unilever Foods
- Student of the Year – Jon Ulrich from Indian Hills Community College
Congratulations folks and thanks for the dedication to our cause! Looking forward to another year of great events from the ACF of Iowa!
New Board introductions to come!
Persons who would like to experience a multi-course gourmet dinner to benefit students in Indian Hills Community College’s culinary arts program can purchase tickets beginning Monday January, 11 at 8 am. The American Culinary Federation of Southeast Iowa is partnering with the IHCC culinary arts program for the fourth annual dinner at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa on Friday, January 29.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with assorted hot and cold hors d‘oeuvres by IHCC culinary staff Mary Kivlahan and Mark Fisher. After the guests have been seated at their tables at 6:30, wild mushroom bisque by Chef Benjamin Whitmore, CEC from Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, will follow. The main entrée of roasted beef tenderloin sauce marchand du vin served with pommes Dauphine and bacon wrapped haricot verts will be served by Chef Scott Turley from Grinnell College in Grinnell Iowa. The other courses will be prepared by a host of local American Culinary Federation chefs and are sure to bring a great balance to the main course. Tony Gross from Johnson Brothers /Iowa Wine and Beverage will be on hand to discuss the wine offerings and help pour as well! Special thanks to Sysco Food Services of Iowa and Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution for donating product to this event.
Tickets are $50.00 and go on sale Monday January 11 and are available by contacting the Indian Hills Culinary Arts program at (641) 683-5197. Persons can also send an email to grader@indianhills.edu. Tables of 10 are available.
Several outstanding Indian Hills culinary students will be awarded scholarships during the evening event.
First Session – 8 am to 1:30 pm on Sunday October 18th 2009
CWPC Four Hour Exam
- Terry Anderson
- Mark Fisher
CEC Three Hour Exam
CSC Two Hour Exam
- Adam Darland
- Eliott Casteel
- Becca Dayton
Second Session – 2 pm – 7 pm on Sunday October 18th 2009
CPC Three Hour Exam
CEC Three Hour Exam
CCC Three Hour Exam
- Michael Hoppe
- Laura Kaiser
CC Two and One Half Hour Exam
Keep in mind that these are suggested start times and there may be some variation. I will be in at 6 am on Sunday morning to check in your product. Keep in mind that attending the ACE training on Saturday would be a great benefit to you before you take the exam.
Looking forward to working with you!
The next regular meeting of the ACF of Iowa will be held on Monday October the 19th at Central Campus in Des Moines. Social time will be from 6 to 6:30 pm with the business meeting starting at 6:30 pm.
The agenda will include nominations for officers for the 2110-2011 Board of Directors. If you would like to nominate someone to be on the BOD please send an email to Benjamin@bridgeviewcenter.com with that person’s name and the office you are nominating them for. The current electable BOD positions are:
- 1st VP (certification and education)
- 2nd VP (contests and communications)
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Sub-Chapter Representative (new for ‘10-’11)
If you would like a copy of our bylaws to review the exact job descriptions we would be happy to email that information to you directly.
Nominations for officers will be accepted thru the close of the meeting on the 19th. Ballots will be prepared and mailed to all members on November 1st and will be due back on November 15th.
