By Shannon Wilder These days, an increasing number of Georgia restaurateurs are adding catering to their menus as a way to bring in much-needed additional revenue. As with any new business venture, there are challenges and concerns along the way. Fortunately, restaurant owners in the Peach state who are ready to make the leap can get expert advice from catering industry … [Read more...] about A Course in Catering
Culinary Organizations
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Community Food Bank currently distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items each month to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Distributing these donations to low-income Georgians, our partner agencies provide dynamic links between the local community, the Food Bank … [Read more...] about Atlanta Community Food Bank
Southern Foodways Alliance
The Southern Foodways Alliance documents and celebrates the diverse food cultures of the American South in order to preserve, promote, and chronicle the south's culinary standard. The SFA is a member-supported organization of more than 800 people. Chefs and academics, writers and eaters: all are active participants. For more information contact the Southern Foodways Alliance, … [Read more...] about Southern Foodways Alliance
Slow Food
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people's dwindling interest in the food they eat where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. For more information visit … [Read more...] about Slow Food
James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and nurturing America's culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence. For more information contact membership@jamesbeard.org. Credit: The Reynolds Group, Inc. Caption: Chefs plating … [Read more...] about James Beard Foundation
International Association of Culinary Professionals
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is a not-for-profit professional organization providing continuing education and development for its members who are engaged in the areas of culinary education, communication or the preparation of food and drink. … [Read more...] about International Association of Culinary Professionals
Chefs Collaborative
Chefs Collaborative is a growing community of chefs, farmers, fishers, educators, and food lovers is dedicated to promoting sustainable cuisine. For more information contact ChefsCollaborative@chefscollaborative.org or call 617-236-5200. … [Read more...] about Chefs Collaborative
American Institute of Wine and Food
The American Institute of Wine Food is a non-profit organization founded by Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, Richard Graff and others in 1981 to advance the understanding, appreciation and quality of what we eat and drink. For additional information, please email Gena Berry genaberry@aol.com or call 404-255-6298. … [Read more...] about American Institute of Wine and Food
