About AIWF

The American Institute of Wine & Food
Dedicated to understanding and celebrating the pleasures, benefits and traditions of the table!

The Wichita Chapter, founded in 1992, is a 501c3 Non-Profit all-volunteer organization run by a skilled and dedicated board of directors with no paid professional staff.

Our charitable contributions to our community’s culinary arts have been vast and diverse providing contributions of over $200,000 to date. We organize monthly events, partnering with various venues providing educational programs relative to food, beverage, and nutrition.

Proceeds from the Midwest Beerfest benefit the following:

• 100% of food competition proceeds benefit the High School culinary arts teams competing.
• USD 259 Career Pathways Culinary Arts programs and students such as ServSafe Certification scholarships, advanced college credit scholarships, and other program support.
• The Peggy DiStefano “Spirited Gifts” Scholarship Fund for applicants seeking advanced educational opportunities in wine, beer and spirits, such as a Sommelier, Cicerone or Certified Spirits certification.
• The Terry Palmer Memorial Continuing Education Culinary Scholarship, for applicants seeking advanced educational opportunities in culinary arts.

Interested in learning more about AIWF?

You need not be a member to attend any AIWF event, however, membership is open to all! For more information about AIWF, to view future local events, or to become a member, visit our web site at; www.aiwfwichita.org or call (316) 682-5502