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Established in 1965 as a Guild of the Cookery and Food Association, the Craft Guild of Chefs has developed into the leading Chefs’ Association in the UK and has many members worldwide.

2008 winners announced

2008 winners announced

The winners of this year’s Craft Guild of Chefs Awards have been revealed during a glittering ceremony held at the unique venue of The Royal Courts of Justice in London, last night (16th June).

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Knorr National Chef of the Year 2008

Knorr National Chef of the Year 2008

David Kennedy, chef proprietor of Black Door Restaurant in Newcastle, cooked up a storm at the fifth and final regional semi-final of the KNORR National Chef of the Year 2008, securing him a place in the grand final of the competition.

The three highest scorers Steve Allen, head chef at The Ritz Hotel, London and Clark Crawley, sous chef at Barclays Wealth, London will also be competing in the final. 

The final is being held on 7 October at the Restaurant Show with all eight finalists.

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The Culinary Academy

The Culinary Academy

The Craft Guild of Chefs’ Culinary Academy is your key to the world of culinary competitions.
 
Whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the competition scene, being part of the Culinary Academy will provide you with a real competitive edge.

The Academy offers a structure through which chefs can build and develop their competitive CVs, including a system of awards recognising different levels of skill and competitive excellence.

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Keep your diary in check

Keep your diary in check

Pencilling in all the events taking place in the world of food and drink can be a tricky business. Thankfully, the Craft Guild of Chefs online diary is here to help. With everything from food festivals to seminars to competitions you'll never miss a trick.

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Graduate Awards 2008

Graduate Awards 2008

Open to members and non-members alike, the Graduate Awards 2008 is once again offering working chefs under the age of 23 the chance to sharpen their culinary skills in a series of challenging examinations, with great prizes up for grabs for those that make the grade. Click on the link below for more information and an entry form...

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Latest Events…

05.07.2008

Tarbert Seafood Festival

This annual festival is set around the natural harbour at Tarbert on Loch Fyne. … More…

08.07.2008

The Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate

The Great Yorkshire Show, a premier UK countryside event, celebrates its 150th show this year. The event brings together the best of British farming with an … More…

10.07.2008

Taste of Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park

Now in its third consecutive year, Channel 4's Taste of Birmingham will be celebrating the very best cuisine that the Midlands has to offer in the beautiful sur… More…

Latest News…

03.07.2008

FSA develops Healthy Options Award

The Food Standard Agency Wales (FSA) has been working with local authorities, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the National Public Health Ser… More…

03.07.2008

Tabasco seeks to find Britain’s fastest oyster opener

Tabasco is calling for Britain’s best oyster openers to put their name forward for this year’s Tabasco British Oyster Opening Championship. … More…

03.07.2008

Chicken champions

The RSPCA has presented Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall with an award for his efforts to improve chicken welfare across the UK.… More…

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