Chef Appreciation Week

Chef Appreciation Week honors chefs and culinary teams for their dedication, love of food, and service to their communities. It recognizes the many people who prepare and serve food, including chefs, sous chefs, and other culinary and hospitality professionals.

Donald and Lisa Crutch co-founded Chef Appreciation Week in 2013 through the “Chefs Against Cancer” division of the National Pink Tie Organization. Compass Group USA partnered with the Crutch family in 2018 and later committed to carrying the celebration forward after Donald Crutch’s death in 2019. Compass says the observance is now celebrated in more than 30 countries, bringing together diners, colleagues, and communities to show appreciation for chefs and culinary teams. Compass Group’s history of the week also notes that the celebration has been associated with chefs working in settings such as schools, hospitals, offices, stadiums, and senior living communities.

The week’s dates have varied over time. In 2025, it takes place from September 7 through 13.

How to Observe Chef Appreciation Week

Celebrate by thanking a chef or culinary team in person or on social media. Enjoy a meal prepared by a chef, learn more about the work that goes into it, or share a favorite dish while recognizing the people who made it possible. You can also use the week as an opportunity to express appreciation to other foodservice professionals who help bring meals and hospitality to their communities.

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