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02nd Jan 2026
Former Craft Guild of Chefs chair Giovanni Fontebasso passes away
Giovanni a member for over 52 years, and former chairman had a thirst for life, still judging Rotary Cookery competitions right through to his late eighties. Having studied the Craft of Cookery in his...
24th Dec 2025
Chefs on the Pass podcast unveils Hayden Groves as final guest of 2025
From flipping burgers at McDonald’s to leading kitchens for Lloyd’s of London and Barclays, Hayden’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, discipline, and self-belief. On the podcast, he opens up...
22nd Dec 2025
Allan Reeder gives back to team with Hospitality Action partnership
The company has signed up to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) reinforcing their commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health. Hospitality Action’s EAP is designed...
19th Dec 2025
Seasonal Greetings & Happy New Year
We wish all our readers, newsletter subscribers and social media followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The weekly Craft Guild of Chefs Newsletter will return on Thursday 8th January...
18th Dec 2025
Craft Guild of Chefs Wellness Team – Thank You
Your continued encouragement, participation, and belief in the importance of wellbeing within our industry have made every achievement possible. This year’s programme has gone from strength to...
18th Dec 2025
Craft Guild of Chefs Education & Training Summit receives great response
Taking place at the Radmoor Restaurant at Loughborough College, the evening will welcome 80 residential delegates from across the hospitality and education sectors, highlighting the strong appetite...
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With 24 gold medals, Ireland was the top-performing country overall and won the grand prize for Irish grass fed steak. The...
Formerly head chef of Pavyllon London, Benjamin joined the Yannick Alléno Group in 2018, working closely alongside chef...
The podcast, which was launched in May, aims to promote the importance of supporting British produce within the food service...
Drawn from the UK’s best restaurants, hotels, caterers and private members’ clubs, this year’s semi-finalists come from...
The highlight of the three-day event was the opportunity to cook and experiment together. There were participants from Europe...
The competition was stacked full of some of the best gelato chefs across 13 European countries, with 74 gelato chefs...
The ceremony will take place at Park Plaza London Riverbank on 30th April 2026. Entries are free, quick, and easy to submit...
This latest movement marks the sixth consecutive month of rising wholesale prices for the UK hospitality and foodservice...
This achievement celebrates the collective spirit of the hospitality community, who have come together in their thousands...
Now in its 21st year and founded by chef Michael Caines MBE DL, the competition continues to highlight the very best of the...