The Asian Chef Alliance (ACA) operates as a subsidiary of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the only mainstream industry certification body for professional culinary arts in the United States with nearly a century of history. ACF has over 150 chapters nationwide and more than 50,000 members, including top chefs working in five-star hotels and country clubs across the U.S.

As a specialized division of ACF, ACA is dedicated to promoting Asian culinary culture and enhancing the standards of Asian culinary education on an international level. The organization collaborates with globally renowned culinary institutions to offer professional training, industry certification, and culinary exchange programs, further strengthening the presence and influence of Asian culinary brands in North America and worldwide.