Preserving, advancing, and celebrating the tradition of great French cuisine
Welcome to MCF USA
The Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chefs of France) is one of the most prestigious culinary associations in the world, dedicated to upholding the excellence, creativity, and heritage of French gastronomy.
Recognized by public authorities and honored with distinctions such as the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur, our members are ambassadors of culinary artistry and innovation.
Whether you are a passionate food lover, aspiring chef, industry professional, or supporter of French culture, we invite you to explore our vibrant community.
Our Annual Assembly
USA & Canada Annual Assembly 2026
September 12 - 15, 2026 in NYC
American and Canadian Delegation of the
Master Chefs of France
59th General Assembly
41st Friendship Dinner
Maitres Cuisiniers de France | Académie Culinaire de France | Société Culinaire Philanthropique
September 14 – 16, 2025
The Post Oak Hotel, Houston, TX
The Master Chefs of France will meet in a General Assembly at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston TX from September 14 to 16, 2025.
More than 80 French Chefs spread across the entire North American territory will discuss new techniques and issues of their profession.
To close this congress masterfully organized by Chefs Jean-Luc Royere, David Denis & Houston MCFs , on the occasion of the 41st Friendship Dinner between the Master Chefs of France and the Culinary Academy of France, a grand gala dinner served by the Local MCF Jean-Luc Royere, David Denis, Lionel Debon, Philippe Verpiand, Philippe Schmit.
Updates
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Bruno Lopez’s French Toast Bread Pudding Recipe
Master Chef of France, Bruno Lopez opened the new Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage from The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, where he served as Executive Chef following a heralded
Guy Reuge’s Chocolate Mousse Cake Mirabelle
Chef Guy Reuge was born in Saint-Lô in the Normandy region of northwestern France. He spent his childhood in Orléans, in the Loire River Valley and
Marc Bauer’s Chocolate Mousse with Candied Orange and Bergamot
Chef Marc Bauer is a Master Chef at the International Culinary Center in New York where he has spent the past 22 years honing
Didier Lailheugue’s Low Country Bouillabaisse
Master Chef of France, Didier Lailheugue, is a native of the South West of France. Chef Lailheugue was trained under Chefs Patrick Henriroux of La
Chef Daniel Boulud’s Loup de Mer Recipe
Daniel Boulud, a native of Lyon, France, is today considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered French chefs in
Herve Malivert’s Billi-Bi
We asked Maître Cuisinier de France Herve Malivert to tell us a bit about what it means to him to be an MCF chef. He told
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