Guides: Culinary: Websites

Associations & Organizations

Associations and trade organizations provide opportunities for employment, networking, and professional development

Canadian Culinary Federation
The goal of the Federation is to unite chefs and cooks across Canada in a common dedication to professional excellence.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The CFIA promotes food safety
Canadian Franchise Association
National trade organization representing Canadian franchisors
Restaurants Canada
Baking Association of Canada
The national trade association representing Canada's $5 billion baking industry. Baking Association of Canada's members include retail, in-store and wholesale/commercial baking companies along with the allied trades.
Ontario Potato Board
Ontario Restaurant and Motel Association (ORHMA)
International Hotel & Restaurant Association
American Culinary Federation
Includes current news. Under Resources are links to recipes and articles on food trends and techniques
National Restaurant Association
U.S. food trade association
Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management

Canadian Trade Index
BevNet
Information about the beverage industry
Cornell Center for Hospitality Research
The Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at Cornell University is a source for quality research on and for the hospitality industry
Food Service and Hospitality
Food Timeline
Culinary History
Great Chefs
Hospitality.Net
News and reports about the hospitality industry
Nutrient Data Laboratory (Food Composition)
USDA
PBS Food - Julia Child
What's on the Menu?
New York Public Library's transcription of historical restaurant menus
Wine Institute