Our Sponsors & Supporters

The Chefs de Cuisine Association of America gratefully recognizes the organizations, businesses and individuals whose generosity helped make our 110th Anniversary Gala possible.

Their support advances the mission of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America Scholarship Foundation and helps us invest in the next generation of culinarians.

Gala Sponsors and Advertising Partners

• UNOX

• Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

• Constellation Brands

• Vias Imports

• Paris Gourmet

• Monte’s Trattoria

• Ristorante MV

• Paris American Club

• ACF Big Apple Chapter

• Food and Beverage Association of America

Raffle Supporters

• The Sherry-Netherland Hotel

• Ristorante MV

• Monte’s Trattoria

• Pasquino Vitiello and Ristorante MV

• Bill Peet and Tavern on the Green

• Pietro Mosconi

• Kevin Zraly

• Hermann Reiner

• Arno Schmidt

• Nick Malgieri

• SalzburgerLand, supporting the Sound of Music Tours experience

2026 Award Recipients

The Chefs de Cuisine Association of America proudly recognized four distinguished culinary professionals at its 110th Anniversary Gala:

• Emma Bengtsson, executive chef of Aquavit — Excellence in Culinary Leadership

• Bilena Settepani, pastry chef and entrepreneur — Pastry Chef of the Year

• Bill Peet, executive chef of Tavern on the Green — Cookbook Author of the Year

We congratulate these exceptional honorees and thank them for their leadership, creativity, mentorship and contributions to the culinary profession.

We extend our sincere appreciation to every sponsor, advertiser and raffle donor for helping us celebrate 110 years of culinary leadership, mentorship and service.

Your generosity supports the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America Scholarship Foundation and creates opportunities for promising culinary students.

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