Great success story at -
 
MagiKitch’n Griddle, Pitco
Mega Fry and Pitco Rethermalizer
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Chef Neuhold,
(middle) presents the PCA Quality Gold
Seal to
George
McMahon, VP Engineering,
Corporate Chef Tim Klauder,
Thomas
Cassin, Vice President
Joe McAuley
Dir. Natl. Sales
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PCA Chef Team during Factory
Tour / Inspection -
Chef Neuhold, Founder PCA
Chef Jeff Fredrickson, Traders
Winds
Gerard Bertholon, Cuisine
Solutions
Chef Barry Rhodes,
Sam's Town |
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Our Quality Gold Seal Program
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Nationwide Vendor Support, Certification by Industry
professionals
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Recognizing Excellence
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Our
Chefs Testing Panel Represents
The Culinary Elite
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Expert
Opinion Based On Measurable
Criteria
Evaluation and
Licensing Fees:
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Cost:
$2,400 for one product, additional items are $ 400
each. This will cover
the testing and licensing
fee for one year.
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We offer a
discount for more than 12
products
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There will be
a licensing fee of $500 per
item, for each additional
year of usage.
We at the
Professional Chefs Association
will help market your products
through:
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Full page
advertisement on our
website:
www.professionalchef.com
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Monthly
e-mail flyers to over 8000
Hotel and Restaurant
Executives with your company
and Quality Gold Seal
products information.
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Adds at the
National Restaurant News
Magazine.
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Discounts at
our Regional Trade Shows and
Culinary Salons Of
Excellence.
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Collaboration
with our PCA members,
currently at 3,500 and
growing.
Food, Beverage
and Equipment products are
evaluated by our Prestigious
Chefs Testing Panel, in their
own kitchens using the following
guidelines (may vary depending
on products:
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Application:
usage, packaging, label,
truth in advertisement,
claims, guarantees …
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Physical
Properties: consistency,
color, appearance, texture,
taste, aroma, feel,
freshness, shape, size…
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Performance:
safety, recipe, service
procedures, cost versus
value…
Once your products are evaluated
you may use the Quality Gold
Seal for all your marketing
needs. The Gold Seal can be used
for packaging, advertising,
point of purchase material,
trade show application and your
website design. We will
provide digital artwork for the
PCA Quality Gold Seal.
*Check for participating local
Chef’s at our Testing Panel!
Use
of the PCA Gold Seal provides
great marketability for all
products. The Quality Gold Seal
can be used in almost every
marketing opportunity including
packaging, advertising, point of
purchase material, and trade
show application. Upon passing
the testing evaluation process,
PCA will provide digital artwork
for the PCA Quality Gold Seal.
You may use our PCA Chef Testing
Panel's critiques, notes and
comments for your advertisement
purpose.
Gold Seal Recipients
Categories:
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Base, Beef and Chicken
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Ice Tea
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Buffet & Utensils
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Sauce & Gravy
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Cleaning Products
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Salad Dressing
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Mushrooms
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Olive Oil
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Fish & Seafood
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Cookies, Dough
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Fresh Vegetables
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Specialty Oils
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Equipment
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Dip
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Safety Equipment
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Marinades & Cooking Sauces
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Dairy, Butter & Cheese
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Seasoning
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Organic
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PCA Quality Gold Seal Program
Food, beverage and equipment certification
by professionals
click hire for sign up application