Welcome to Research Chefs Association
Online-community for quickly 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. 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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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 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 SciencesRCA Education professional development through continuing education is key to RCA's mission of supporting practitioners of Culinology® throughout their career. |
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Ask The Expert 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 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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Thu, Nov 17, 5:30 PM
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Tue, Oct 11, 6:00 PM
Nando’s Peri Peri - The Menu Experience
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00 PM
How to Develop the Best Plant Based Chicken
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RCA Announces Plans to Evolve Content Strategy, Seeking ...
The Research Chefs Association (RCA) is pleased to share that it is evolving its content strategy in 2021 and beyond. This decision comes at a time when ...
Madison Mangan • Mar 29, 2021