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. Find the membership tier that best suits you!
Corporate • Culinary Enthusiast • Emeritus • Professional • Student
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 designed to bring together culinary professionals from across the food and beverage industry. The program features expert-led seminars, hands-on workshops, and curated culinary tours.
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 2025 IACP Award Winners.
EDUCATION
IACP TALKS: Sign up for 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 Photographers and Stylists
Food Writers, Editors and Publishers