TurboChef announces its partnership with the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the premier professional organization for chefs and culinary professionals in the U.S. As an official equipment sponsor through 2029, it will support ACF’s national events with the speed, precision, and innovation that drive culinary excellence.

It will debut a cooking suite of six high-speed ovens at the 2025 ACF National Convention, taking place July 27–31 in Las Vegas. The ovens will anchor the new TurboChef Performance Kitchen, home to the all-new ACF Food Sport Competitions — high-energy market basket showdowns designed to showcase speed, skill, and creativity.

This partnership is part of a broader commitment from both TurboChef and the Middleby Corporation to invest in the next generation of culinary professionals. The goal is to elevate competition kitchens and educational platforms alike.

Testimonials about announcement:

"ACF events represent the highest standards in culinary excellence, and we’re honored to support chefs at all levels with the performance and flexibility our equipment delivers."\

— Leslie Banados, SVP of Global Sales and Marketing at TurboChef.

“We aim to empower chefs to push creative boundaries while delivering world-class results. We’re excited to help shape the future of culinary competitions and education.”

— Russell Scott, CMC, Vice President of Culinary at Middleby Innovation Kitchens.

“TurboChef’s technology supports our mission of empowering chefs through innovation and access to high-performance tools—both on the competition stage and beyond.”

— Christopher Tanner, Executive Director of ACF