The Turkish Chefs and Cooks Federation (TAŞFED) was established on October 16, 2006, by the gathering of five associations operating in the field of cooking and culinary culture in Turkey. Bayram ÖZREK was appointed as the president of the federation. Currently, the Turkish Chefs and Cooks Federation, which derives strength from the 22 associations within it, successfully promotes Turkish Culinary Culture both domestically and internationally.

We can summarize the objectives of the federation as follows:

*In general, to maintain and promote the respect of the culinary profession.

*To carry out studies for the development of the culinary profession in line with the requirements of the era.

*To engage in activities for the promotion of Turkish Cuisine at national and international levels.

*Creating the necessary educational environments for the conscious continuation of the culinary profession.

The Turkey Chefs and Cooks Federation (TAŞFED), formed by the leading 16 organizations in our country’s gastronomy world, was accepted as a member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), one of the most prestigious professional organizations in the world that accepts a single member from each country, on May 15, 2008.

On November 15, 2012, the Turkish Chefs Federation added the word “TURKEY” to the beginning of its name as a result of its application to the Ministry of Interior. Along with this, they also changed their name and officially became “TURKEY CHEFS AND COOKS FEDERATION.”