Who are the Craft Guild of Chefs

Established in 1885 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. 
Our members come from all aspects of the foodservice and hospitality sectors working in a wide variety of positions from students and trainees to top management. No other association boasts such a broad and experienced membership.

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18th Jun 2025

Craft Guild of Chefs publishes awards night photographs

By: Edward Waddell
The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards night aimed to celebrate culinary excellence from across the sector. Among the winners were Clare Smyth MBE, Roselle Wu, Darren Creed, Luke Payne, Adam Smith and Keira...

18th Jun 2025

AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year finalists revealed

By: Edward Waddell
Celebrating exceptional talent and leadership in the kitchen this prestigious accolade, first launched in 1996, places the power in the hands of the professionals themselves. It’s the only AA award...

16th Jun 2025

SSG starts new partnership to reduce food waste

By: Edward Waddell
The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification, is a programme designed to empower hotel and restaurant groups, catering businesses and corporate kitchens to reduce their food waste. It aligns with the United...