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Rene & Vanessa Marquis Always on the move
ACF Tampa Bay Annual September Awards Dinner
Peach on Earth downtown San Diego, feeding the homeless.
Ryan Wells Fundraiser.
Chef René J. Marquis CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC, and Chef Vanessa Marquis CEC, AAC form a dynamic culinary duo whose combined leadership and innovation have left a lasting impact on the profession. René, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a retired U.S. Army veteran who led the United States Army Culinary Arts Team to medal-winning performances, now serves as National President of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Vanessa, hailing from California’s Salinas Valley and an inductee into the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), has served on the ACF Tampa Bay board and champions mentorship and youth- food programs. Together, they live in the Tampa Bay area with their chiweenie and combine their passion for culinary excellence, service, and community outreach into a shared vision for the future of the chef profession.
International Chefs Day in Singapore 2024. Sharing our profession with the children and preparing them for a healthy life.
Hosts of ACF Culinary Team USA Fundraiser Dinner, raising funds of $257,000 for the team's journey to the Culinary World Cup and IKA Culinary Olympics.
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