Whether you’re new to the business or a culinary veteran, an IACP membership is an essential tool for staying connected, competitive and empowered in today’s culinary world. IACP’s core values are all about Access, Education and Mentorship. Learn more about the benefits of being a member below.

ACCESS

  • MEMBER DIRECTORY: Active members have the option to set up a personal profile in our online Member Directory. Use the directory to network with other IACP members or find collaborators to help support your next big project.
  • ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SUMMIT: Each year, IACP hosts an in-person conference or summit which is a great place to meet other culinary professionals in the food & beverage space. Programming includes seminars, workshops, and culinary tours by leading industry members.
  • IACP AWARDS CEREMONY: We also host the annual IACP Awards Ceremony celebrating cookbook authors, food writers, digital content creators, food photographers and stylists from around the world. Get a chance to network with some of the best creative minds in the industry. See our list of 2023 IACP Award Winners.

EDUCATION

  • IACP TALKS: Get discounted tickets to IACP TALKS with culinary thought leaders presenting new webinars each month.
  • LEARNING LIBRARY: Login to your account to gain access to our video archives. Find conference and webinar recordings in our Learning Library, exclusive to IACP members.

MENTORSHIP

  • PROFESSIONAL INTEREST SECTIONS: Network with like-minded culinary colleagues at monthly meetings online. Meetings are FREE to all members. Groups include:
    • Cooking Schools and Teachers
    • Food and Health Experts
    • Food Writers, Editors and Publishers

DISCOUNTED TICKETS

  • Members get 50% OFF tickets to our monthly webinar series IACP TALKS
  • Members get 40% OFF tickets to our annual Summit and Awards


Find the membership tier that best suits you. Whether you choose a monthly or annual payment, your membership will auto-renew so you can always stay connected with your peers and mentors.

Student

Full-time students currently enrolled in an academic program at a college, university or technical school. Must upload a valid copy of their student identification. Membership expires after one year. $75 per year.

Pay Annually ($75)

Professional

An individual whose primary business is in the culinary arts or other culinary-related business. Membership auto-renews every month/year. $19 per month or $199 per year.

Pay Monthly ($19) or Pay Annually ($199)

Culinary Enthusiast

An individual who has a keen interest in all aspects of the culinary arts and wishes to expand their knowledge and support the community, but does not work in the industry. Membership auto-renews every month/year. $19 per month or $199 per year.

Pay Monthly ($19) or Pay Annually ($199)

Corporate

Employees of corporations that produce or promote food, beverage, or related products, services, or communications. Membership includes one (1) additional member and two (2) free tickets to the IACP Summit & Awards. Membership auto-renews every year.  $399 per year.

Pay Annually ($399)

Emeritus

An individual who has been a member for at least 5 consecutive years, who is retired, and who is over 65 years old. Membership auto-renews every month/year. $10 per month or $99 per year.

Pay Monthly ($10) or Pay Annually ($99)

Any questions? Reach out to membershipiacp@iacp.com

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