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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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08th Oct 2025

Danny Young crowned new National Chef of the Year winner

By: Edward Waddell
The results were celebrated at an awards evening at the iconic Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square. National Chef of the Year is a prestigious title that every competitive chef wants to win as it...

08th Oct 2025

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship selects 5 finalists

By: Edward Waddell
The five shortlisted applicants will compete at the Grand Final on 25th November 2025 for the chance to win a ‘once-in-a-lifetime educational experience’, which will see the winner gain first-hand...