Who are the Craft Guild of Chefs

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. 
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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30th Mar 2020

Word’s 50 Best Restaurants 2020 Awards postponed

By: David Foad
William Drew, director of content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants says: “Given the circumstances globally, we will put all our efforts into helping the restaurant sector to fight for its future...

27th Mar 2020

Craft Guild of Chefs extends NCOTY deadline

By: Edward Waddell
David Mulcahy, vice president of the Craft Guild of Chefs, said: “We’ve taken into account many changes and the situation that we are currently finding ourselves in. It’s still a tough time, things...

27th Mar 2020

Michelin-star chefs turn their hands to school meals

By: David Foad
They are among more than a dozen chefs who have volunteered to help after restaurants were forced to close. They work for Yotam Ottolenghi’s London restaurants as well as the River Cottage and Jamie...

26th Mar 2020

Covid-19: supporting our industry

By: Edward Waddell
In addition to our own Benevolent Fund, which we will be using to support workers during this time of crisis, we have also been speaking with industry charity Hospitality Action. As a result, we have...