The Golden Review and Desk Diary has been published as part of a wider line-up of celebrations to mark the major milestone and includes some of the Guild’s fascinating story so far.

The book, which has an RRP of £20, also includes a nostalgic look at some of the UK’s culinary greats and a spotlight on a celebrated chef whose vast collection of menus even includes one from the chef to Queen Victoria and Queen Mary.

Christopher Basten, national chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs, said: “Fittingly, the first 50 pages tell the story of the Craft Guild’s inception at a meeting held on 26th July 1965 and follows its growth into the UK’s leading association for chefs.

“Informative, interesting and at times humorous, it’s a beautiful commemoration that has been meticulously pieced together to give readers a taste of the Guild’s history and it sets the tone not only for the future of the Craft Guild of Chefs, but for the craft as an inspirational career for all those who choose to travel its path.”

With a message from HRH The Countess of Wessex, the Guild’s Patron, and the Master of the Royal Household, Vice Admiral Anthony Johnstone-Burt CB OBE, the Guild’s president, the second half of the commemorative book, which would make a treasured gift for anyone in the industry, is a fortnight to view desk diary, supported by 27 premium suppliers.

For the chance to win a copy of the Golden Review and Desk Diary, email your name, place of work and your contact details to [email protected], quoting CGC 50th anniversary book giveaway in the subject bar. For more on the Craft Guild, visit www.craftguildofchefs.org or follow the Craft Guild of Chefs on Twitter at @Craft_Guild.