Our Purpose
A group of dedicated accomplished culinarians joined together in a fraternal educational, not for profit organization to pursue excellence in the culinary profession and to further instill in our peers and young culinarians the desire to excel in our chosen profession.
To represent our profession in a positive manner, to project the highest professional chef image to the industry, general public, news media and our peers.
Membership in the Honorable Order of The Golden Toque is indicative of a lifetime of dedication to the pursuit of excellence in The Culinary Arts.
Our Mission
To provide and promote a forum for the exchange of culinary knowledge and expertise derived from lifelong learning. So that, we the members, may promote the individual development of young culinarians and improve the overall quality of life in a multi-cultural world community. To enhance the food industry and avail it of the knowledge, talent, and ingenuity of the Golden Toque.
Our Vision
As the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque advances its’ mission into the future, we see ourselves as a collection of vibrant, senior culinarians, anxious to promote student success in viable teaching and learning environments. We are an association that thrives on continuous improvement for ourselves and those whose lives we effect, as we travel down the path of life.
A group of dedicated accomplished culinarians joined together in a fraternal educational, not for profit organization to pursue excellence in the culinary profession and to further instill in our peers and young culinarians the desire to excel in our chosen profession.
To represent our profession in a positive manner, to project the highest professional chef image to the industry, general public, news media and our peers.
Membership in the Honorable Order of The Golden Toque is indicative of a lifetime of dedication to the pursuit of excellence in The Culinary Arts.
Our Mission
To provide and promote a forum for the exchange of culinary knowledge and expertise derived from lifelong learning. So that, we the members, may promote the individual development of young culinarians and improve the overall quality of life in a multi-cultural world community. To enhance the food industry and avail it of the knowledge, talent, and ingenuity of the Golden Toque.
Our Vision
As the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque advances its’ mission into the future, we see ourselves as a collection of vibrant, senior culinarians, anxious to promote student success in viable teaching and learning environments. We are an association that thrives on continuous improvement for ourselves and those whose lives we effect, as we travel down the path of life.
Golden Toque Officers - 2024-2025 Grand Commander - Scott Gilbert Commander Secretary - Phillip Wurzel Commander Treasurer - Michael Garbin Commander Ex-Officio - John E Bogacki Commander Directors Tom Recinella Christopher Johns Bryan Frick George O’Palenick Michael McAllen Anthony Todaro |
Past Grand Commanders
* Pierre J Berard * Marcel Chabernaud * Eugene Blumenscehien * Ernest Bertschi * James H Edwards * Robert E Ehlers * John L Bandera * John Kempf * Stanley Nicas * Jean E Clary * Oliver Sommer * Robert Nograd * William A Lyman Thomas J Hickey Michael L Minor Jim Miller Joel Tanner John E Bogacki * Deceased |