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!

CorporateCulinary EnthusiastEmeritusProfessionalStudent

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 2024 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

DISCOUNTED TICKETS

  • Members get up to 30% OFF tickets to our annual Awards & Summit

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