Welcome to the Research Chefs Association
Online community for connecting with your fellow members in the leading resource for practitioners of Culinology®.
The Home for Food Product Development Professionals.The Research Chefs Association is the leading professional community for food research and development. Our members are the pioneers of the discipline of Culinology® — the blending of culinary arts and the science of food.Founded in 1996 by a group of research chefs dedicated to overcoming challenges facing the food product development professional, the Research Chefs Association (RCA) has grown to more than 2,000 members. Today, RCA is the premier source of global and inclusive culinary and technical information for the food industry, with a professionally diverse membership including chefs, food scientists and other industry professionals who are shaping the future of food research and development. |
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RCA Membership
RCA Membership are better prepared to meet the demands of the food industry through an innovative, creative, intelligent approach to food product development.
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Professional development through continuing education is key to RCA's mission of supporting practitioners of Culinology® throughout their career.
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RCA Connect is the RCA’s online-community for quickly connecting with your fellow members in the leading resource for practitioners of Culinology®.
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Join RCA and Take the Next Step to Elevate Food Product Development. |
The Research Chefs Association is a diverse, collaborative, and engaged collection of professionals dedicated to elevating food product development. Our membership includes chefs, food scientists, R&D professionals and others involved with the product development and innovation. We also have a strong membership with professionals who support product development, such as marketers, researchers and consultants.
RCA membership gives you access to this network of professionals, as well as unique opportunities to expand and develop your career for greater success. |
Set Yourself Apart Through the Blending of Culinary Arts and Food Science.Education and professional development through continuing education is key to RCA's mission of supporting practitioners of Culinology® throughout their careers. |
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Ask The Experts And Share Your Expertise.RCA Connect is the RCA’s online-community for quickly connecting with your fellow members in the leading resource for practitioners of Culinology®. |
Connect with RCA members near you.Engage with the RCA community year round at food-focused regional events. |
Events
Educate, Regenerate, & Sustain at PURIS
Oct 08, 2024 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm | CentralVisit to SIAL Paris
Oct 21, 2024 06:00 am - 11:30 am | EasternJames Beard House Welcome Party & Regional Networking
Oct 23, 2024 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm | EasternBrunch with the JBH Culinary Team
Oct 26, 2024 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | EasternNotes and impressions from SIAL Paris 2024
Oct 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am | EasternLunch & Learn - Flavor & Fright: A Culinary Journey through Truffles, Treats, and the Magic of Fat
Oct 31, 2024 11:30 am - 03:30 pm | EasternEducation: Maine Sea Scallop Aquaculture
Nov 06, 2024 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm | EasternChicagoland Networking: Crust Brewing Social Hour
Nov 07, 2024 05:30 pm - 07:30 pm | CentralMonth of Giving: RCA New England at Greater Boston Food Bank
Nov 09, 2024 01:00 pm - 03:30 pm | EasternLatest News
RCA Announces 2025 Conference Location, Dates
Announcing the 2024 RCA Conference and Culinology® Expo! Building on the success of the 2024 conference, the Research Chefs Association has announced ...
RCA HQ • Mar 27