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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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29th Nov 2023

Réunion des Gastronomes announces 2023 award winner

By: Edward Waddell
Idy will receive invitations to attend up to five Gastronome events, as well as being supported in a range of industry-based development activities. The runners-up were Gianluca Sebis, restaurant...

28th Nov 2023

BaxterStorey’s Project Knead trebles training target

By: Edward Waddell
As it approaches its one-year milestone, the company has tripled its initial 223 target. BaxterStorey chefs from all levels have been trained in baking soda bread, pinchback loaf and focaccia by the...

27th Nov 2023

Food Matters Live to host Tastes of Better event

By: Edward Waddell
The events are designed to help food developers discover new ingredients that deliver on taste, affordability, sustainability and nutrition through a programme of live tasting and technical sessions...