about us
The United States premeire culinary competition for professional chefs, competing for the prestigious title of U.S. Culinary Open Champion.
Our Mission
We strive to showcase and promote culinary excellence of chefs through the highest level of culinary competition with support and collaboration from our industry leading Manufacturer’s and Foodservice suppliers.
Our Vision
Advance the professional development of chefs while recognizing the talent of culinary individuals in multiple categories of the industry.
“The U.S. Culinary Open shines a light on the dedicated Culinary Professional and the art of food.”
Chef Kevin Walker CMC
President American Master Chef Order
“U.S. Culinary Open is a competition created by Chefs for Chefs to celebrate Chefs.”
Chef Danny Cerqueda CEC, ACE
Corporate Chef The Hansen Group
“With the U.S. Culinary Open, Chefs can showcase the skills that have been learned and passed down to them from countless mentors”
Chef Nick Barrington CEC ACE.
President/CEO U.S. Culinary Open
The American Master Chefs Order is proud to endorse the U.S Culinary Open, a momentous Culinary Event poised to define a new standard of culinary excellence. This Competition represents the pinnacle of culinary artistry, showcasing the talent dedication and innovation of chefs from across the nation. The American Master Chefs Order as advocates for the advancement of culinary arts whole heartedly support this Culinary Event as it inspires, challenges and celebrates the diverse talent within our industry