Who We Are
The Association of Chinese Cooking Teachers (ACCT) is an all-volunteer educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We promote the cuisines and cultures of Asia and provide a forum for food professionals, culinary students, food purveyors and all food enthusiasts to network and exchange information and ideas.
ACCT's Chinese Name - "Sin Eye Say"
“Sin Eye Say” is ACCT's Chinese Name. The literal English translation is as follows: "Food Art Club." The three characters as spoken in Cantonese are, “Sin Eye Say”.
- The first character, SIN, means, “politely spoken—to dine, to cook or to eat.”
- The second character, EYE, means, “art, cooking”
- The third character, SAY, means, “gathering, community.”
Mission
ACCT strives to include the elements of fun, friendship in common exploration, and adventure in all ACCT events and programs. Programs are designed to teach the culinary traditions of Pan Asia. Foods of China, Japan, Korea, the countries of Southeast Asia, India and Middle East are included. We may visit restaurant kitchens, cooking schools, markets, manufacturers, temples and present methods of cooking and hands-on demos.
Our club traditions include an annual Chinese New Year Dinner in February; Founder's Day Luncheon in April; Members' Potluck Picnic in July; Community Service Volunteerism as an outreach program in the fall and an annual Holiday party in December. Other workshops, hands-on cooking demonstrations are also sponsored by ACCT. Annually we operate eight to ten programs, all year round in locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Our club traditions include an annual Chinese New Year Dinner in February; Founder's Day Luncheon in April; Members' Potluck Picnic in July; Community Service Volunteerism as an outreach program in the fall and an annual Holiday party in December. Other workshops, hands-on cooking demonstrations are also sponsored by ACCT. Annually we operate eight to ten programs, all year round in locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
History
Founded in 1983 by a small group of dedicated cooking teachers who wanted to share ideas and their expertise about Chinese food and cooking methods. ACCT has grown to include anyone who has a strong interest in Asian foods and cultures. Our membership includes restaurateurs, chefs, caterers, cooking instructors, food writers, cookbook authors, culinary educators, graphic designers, stylists, retailers, and travel consultants as well as people who enjoy cooking Asian food and love gourmet dining. Members reside throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and coastal regions. Out-of-area members hail from Houston, Boston and New York City.