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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15th May 2026

Unox announces 6 winners of 2026 Combi Guru Challenge

By: Edward Waddell
Students from 58 catering colleges across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were invited at the end of last year to sign up for the Combi Guru app and test their knowledge of the...

15th May 2026

U Dine reveals On Trend Award shortlisted finalists

By: Edward Waddell
The awards take place on 16th June at Aston University and will bring together leading professionals from across the higher education hospitality sector for a half day conference, exhibition and...

14th May 2026

BaxterStorey Chef Academy celebrates record-breaking year

By: Edward Waddell
The graduation event brought together industry leaders, chef partners, graduates and guests for an evening celebrating the next generation of culinary talent and leadership within the business. Since...

13th May 2026

Craft Guild of Chefs launches content creator opportunity

By: Edward Waddell
The initiative will recruit six chefs from across the UK to form a new network of content creators, who will be tasked with producing original, behind-the-scenes content showcasing life in hospitality...