The American Culinary Federation, Inc
The professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs, founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs' organizations: the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, The Vatel Club and The Chefs Association of America. The principal goal of the founding chefs remains true to the ACF today - to promote a professional image of the American chef worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs of the culinary arts.

American Correctional Foodservice Association
ACFSA is the international association of foodservice personnel working in the correctional environment. The Association sponsors publications and conferences that help its members sharpen management skills, promote professionalism, and keep up-to-date on developments in foodservice and corrections.

ASFSA
 has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946.

American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators
Since its beginning in 1967, the has continued to provide members with quality education, networking, and opportunities for professional growth. It is one of 13 personal membership societies of the American Hospital Association

CFESA
Association for food equipment service agents and parts distributors.

FCSI 
is the only such consulting society in the world, with over 900 members in more than 35 countries worldwide. FCSI is a strong and active association dedicated to serving the needs of professional foodservice consultants.

Greater New Jersey Healthcare Food Serve Administrators
The source for professionals managing food and nutrition service departments in health care facilities

HFM
The only professional society dedicated exclusively to senior independent non-contract healthcare foodservice management professionals and their suppliers.

Manufacturers Agents for the Food Service Industry
MAFSI is an organization of qualified sales/marketing firms representing manufacturers of all types of foodservice equipment, supplies and furniture.

National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association is the definitive membership-based business association for the restaurant industry. With more than 30,000 members representing more than 175,000 restaurants

SFM
The Society for Foodservice Management is a professional association of individuals employed in or providing services to the onsite foodservice industry.