CAFÉ ANNUAL DEANS AND DIRECTORS RETREAT
AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

JUNE 21-23, 2023

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Join your colleagues in foodservice education as CAFÉ (Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education) presents workshops, speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions, awards, keynote speakers, and more on the future of culinary arts education.

The conference events will be hosted by the Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College’s downtown and North Charleston campuses.

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ACF continuing education hours awarded

About CAFE

CAFÉ is an organization dedicated to culinary and hospitality education. It supports educators and what they need to know, what can inspire them, and allows colleagues to share best practices.

Check out the Awards program!

Go to scholarship awards for categories from technology to community outreach projects and more. Cash prizes plus comp registration to the CAFÉ conference.

Events

The Deans and Directors Retreat PLUS the annual Leadership conference ALSO INCLUDES THREE PRE-CONFERENCE HANDS ON MASTER CLASSES! Carving and Chocolate.

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Check out the CAFÉ Website

“The Gold Medal Classroom” magazine is published monthly, featuring educators and experts in culinary arts education.

CAFÉ is your connection from the classroom to the foodservice industry through its industry resources page

CAFETalks Podcasts features 7 seasons of remarkable interviews by Paul Sorgule with a variety of experts both in and out of our industry

Support our efforts by becoming a member of CAFÉ through individual and institutional memberships.