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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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11th Nov 2025

Yannick Alléno London appoints new executive chef

By: Edward Waddell
Formerly head chef of Pavyllon London, Benjamin joined the Yannick Alléno Group in 2018, working closely alongside chef Yannick Alléno. Since relocating to London for the opening of Pavyllon London in...

11th Nov 2025

Gold Service Scholarship names 48 semi-finalists

By: Edward Waddell
Drawn from the UK’s best restaurants, hotels, caterers and private members’ clubs, this year’s semi-finalists come from across the British hospitality sector. Now in its 13th year, the Gold Service...