WHAT WE STAND FOR

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Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria

The Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria (APCN) strives to make a profound difference in the careers of chefs by disseminating the wealth of knowledge acquired by our members through international food promotions, competitions, workshops, educational conferences, and diverse learning opportunities. Our membership comprises catering and hotel company directors, restaurateurs, chefs, cooks, culinary educators, apprentices, and trainees, representing a wide spectrum of the catering industry.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paulinus Etim Okon (Chef Paul)

Executive Director / National President  and C.E.O. Royal Cep Hospitality, Calabar.

A creative Chef with track record of successes at turning around any failing food business earning him the nickname “Chef Paul De Magician”. The initiator and founder of the prestigious Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria leading Nigeria’s food tourism exploration.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Akintunde Adeshina (ChefShine)

Lead Chef / CEO
The Director, Training and Certification, APCN, and C.E.O., Lagoon View Hotel, Lagos.

A highly talented UK trained Chef with huge experience in overseeing food production for all outlets and banquet functions, developing menus, food purchase specifications, recipes and direct supervision of all overall production while maintaining highest professional food quality and hygiene standard.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

On all our platforms constant update of job opportunities are available and the network ensures that you are linked up easily.

TRAINING

To be an outstanding practitioner, regular training and retraining opportunities are featured as tutorials during our monthly meetings, masterclasses during our national events.

COMPETITION AND JUDGING

Competitions are part of our national events giving you the opportunity to attain international standard and professionalism. Indigenous highly trained judges takes charge of all our competitions

NETWORKING

As a culinary practitioner how connected are you in the industry? Build your network across the country and the international community through this membership.

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION

As a member of the Association, you automatically become a member of all the international organizations affiliated with us. And you have multiple opportunities to represent the country in lots of International events all year round.

Join Nigeria's Premier Association for Culinary Professionals Today.

Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria is a non-profit organisation representing in excess of 1000 of the country’s finest chefs, restaurateurs, educators, learners, culinarians and other interested parties. With established branches across the 36 States of the country and a network that reaches all four corners of the globe.

THANKS TO THE BEST

International Affiliations

As a member of the Association, you automatically become a member of all the international organizations affiliated with us. And you have multiple opportunities to represent the country in lots of International events all year round.

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Our News And Events

Catch up on our latest news and events happening around your area.

COMING SOON
arewa food festival

Arewa Food Festival 2024 | 18TH - 24TH AUG, 2024

MEENA EVENT CENTER,

NO. 6 LODGE ROAD, KANO STATE

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What the Chefs have to Say....

TESTIMONIALS

CHEF SND

Daniel E David, also known as Chef_SND, here. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria (APCN) for the immense impact they’ve had on

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Chef Emmanuel Amos Adebayo

I would like to express my gratitude to the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria. Since joining the association in 2019, I have experienced significant growth in my career. The annual

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Chef Adenike

My name is Chef Adenike – I’m a member of Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria since 2019 and it has been a wonderful experience. The Association has helped upgrade my

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Chef Kamnatu Solomon

I am a registered member of the Association of Professional Chef Nigeria (APCN) Borno chapter, I joined the Association in the year 2022. Joining the association broadened my knowledge of

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Christopher Ekuri
TESTIMONIALS

Chef Christopher Ekuri

The Nigerian Chef Association is a non-profit industry body that represents the interest of chefs, cooks, and caterers at all levels in Nigeria, with a focus on skills development and

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