Research Chefs Association

Welcome to the Research Chefs Association (RCA), the home for food product development professionals. Join our forward-thinking and vibrant community dedicated to blending culinary arts and the science of food. With over 2,000 members, RCA is the premier source of global culinary and technical information for the food industry. Our diverse membership includes chefs, food scientists, and industry professionals shaping the future of food research and development. As pioneers of Culinology®, we bridge the gap between culinary arts and food science. Explore the fast-growing discipline that propels innovation, quality, and speed-to-market. Our Mission: Cultivating collaborations between chefs and food science professionals to increase innovation, quality, and speed-to-market. Our Vision: Integrating food science and culinary arts expertise to elevate product development. Join us and unlock a world of professional development opportunities in the food industry. Let's shape the future of food together. Thank you to our annual sponsors: AAK, Kalsec, and Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission #FoodIndustry #Culinology #ProductDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment