Associations

USPCA offers all the necessary resources for those interested in started their own successful personal chef business.

National food service industry organization representing corporate liaison personnel, independent operators, contract management companies, consultants, and vendors. Information on membership, events, local chapters and employment.

Nonprofit international association of professionals in the meetings industry. Information, links and interactive tools for business use, education, networking.

Association serving bed-and-breakfast and country inn owners, managers and aspiring innkeepers through conferences, research, advocacy, trade show, member hotline and publications.

Not-for-profit organization of professional women in the hospitality industry. Provides information on educational opportunities, professional development and networking. [Does not work with all browsers]

Restaurant trade organization offering certification, training materials,start-up advice, education resources, and industry news and trends.

NACE, the National Association of Catering Executives serves catering professionals and the vendors and suppliers that support them. Includes membership and organizational information, and job database.

The LRA is a non-profit trade association representing the foodservice industry in Louisiana.

Catering Managers and Suppliers working in and with Local Authorities in Education, Social Services, Leisure and Staff Catering

The professional body for hospitality managers in Ireland. Site provides management briefs, a list of hospitality thesis, information on IHCI events and membership.

An interactive site for anyone involved or interested in the business of hospitality. The IHRA is a non-profit membership organization representing international and national hotel and restaurant chains.

Information for specialists in the meetings industry. Calendar of international meetings, membership directory, statistics and all other benefits from the organisation.

Professional society of individuals employed in, or providing services to, the culinary industry. Information on membership and benefits, publications, continuing education, professional development and networking.

A global professional association of the inflight and rail foodservice industry. Information on organization, membership, events, awards and publications.

The HCIMA promotes management and education in the international hospitality industry. Site links to their training, schools, journals and publications related to hotel and catering industries.