Welcome to Research Chefs Association

Online-community for quickly connecting with your fellow members in the leading resource for practitioners of Culinology®.

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The Home for Food Product Development Professionals.

The Research Chefs Association is the leading professional community for food research and development. Its 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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RCA Educations

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

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 Take The Next Step 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 Culinary Arts And Food Sciences

RCA Education professional development through continuing education is key to RCA's mission of supporting practitioners of Culinology® throughout their career.
 
Professional Development

RCA offers several opportunities to continue your education and develop professionally. From webinars and workshops to on-demand annual conference education sessions, there is something for everyone!

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Certification

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? RCA offers the #1 program for certifying the knowledge, skills and experience of Culinology® professionals: Certified Research Chefs and Certified Culinary Scientists.

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Students

Not only does RCA partner with top colleges and universities to create approved Culinology® degrees, we also offer unique student benefits such as discounted rates on Conference and Regional event attendance and a mentoring program. Get involved early on, and reap the benefits.

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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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Engage with the RCA community year round at food-focused regional event.

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The RCA Conference

This year at the RCA Conference, we focused our efforts towards
innovation, inclusivity and community on a global scale.

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Nando’s Peri Peri - The Menu Experience
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00 PM
$5 - $20
How to Develop the Best Plant Based Chicken
Fri, Dec 16, 3:00 AM
FREE
Get a Glimpse into 2023 Trends Featuring—LATAM Mashups
Thu, Nov 17, 5:30 PM
$5 - $20
Twin Cities: Pre-MNIFT Networking Event
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00 PM
$0 - $25
Nando’s Peri Peri - The Menu Experience
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00 PM
$5 - $20
How to Develop the Best Plant Based Chicken
Fri, Dec 16, 3:00 AM
FREE