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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.

Our aims and objectives
As an association representing the interest of chefs, our aims are clear:

  • To increase standards of professional cooking through greater awareness, education and training
  • To develop careers and prospects of our members
  • To help members develop and maintain their knowledge, skills and ability
  • To promote and participate in all levels of craft skills competitions in the UK and internationally
  • To work with industry, education and the media to win greater recognition for chefs and their profession
  • To endorse and promote the use of British and European produce, working with suppliers and manufacturers to create innovative menus and recipe ideas

Key Representatives:
Chairman
Andrew Green

Vice Chairman
Christopher Basten

Chief Executive Officer
Martin Bates

National Secretary

National Treasurer
Geoff Acott

Royal Patron
HRH Countess Of Wessex

President
Air Vice-Marshal David Walker

Committee of Management:
PR/Merchandising/Website
Ian Nottage

Corporate Events Organiser
David Mulcahy

Exhibition Manager
Lee Maycock

Culinary Academy Captain
Fergus Martin

Schools & Colleges Representative
Matt Owens/Mark Rigby

Competitions Manager
Gary Hunter

Food Development Representative

John Feeney

Social Events
Dennis Mwakulua

Sub Committee:
Corporate Events

Steve Munkley
Nick Vadis

Competitions
Steve Love
Mark Hill
Darren Thompson
Mike Godfrey
Paul Valdmanis
Daniel Ayton

Culinary Academy
Bernhard Englehardt
Simon Stocker

Schools Representative
Steve Scuffell
Simon Stocker

College Representative
Robert Stordy

Exhibitions Support
Allister Bishop

General Support
John Feeney
Vince Cottam
Cam Faherty

Steering Committee
Andrew Jones
Karen Brown
Duncan Robertson
Bill Vickers

Division Representatives:
London Division
Maria Drury

Surrey Division
Una Sewliss

Food Development Arm
Jason Danciger

Regional Representatives:
Wales
John Retallick

South West Region
Brian Steele

Bristol & West Country Region
Scott Lucas

Cornwall Region
Dez Turland

Hertfordshire Region
Lee Maycock

Midlands Region
M.Shropshall@ucb.ac.uk

North West Region
Ian Jaundoo

Vice Presidents:
John Retallick (Chairman)
Winnie Myers
Giovanni Fontebasso
Steve Scuffell
Pauline Tucker
Roy Perrett
Duncan Holloway
Eileen Lees
William Kendrew
Gordon Funnell
David Mulcahy
Steven Munkley
Don Irwin
Nick Vadis

Trustees:
Giovanni Fontebasso
Steve Scuffell
Pauline Tucker

Rules and Regulations

For a copy of the Craft Guild of Chefs Rules and Regulations click here for the pdf.

Contact Us
The Craft Guild of Chefs
1 Victoria Parade
331 Sandycombe Road
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 3NB
Telephone: 0208 948 3870
Fax: 0208 948 3944
Email: enquiries@craftguildofchefs.org

Latest News…

03.02.2012

Hilton Worldwide unveils plans to recruit 50 chef apprentices

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled plans to recruit 50 budding chefs to join its Chef Apprenticeship Academy. … More…

03.02.2012

The Craft Guild of Chefs pays homage to Winnie Myers

Tributes have been pouring in for Winifred “Winnie” Myers, who died on January 27 at her home in the Lake District.… More…

03.02.2012

Prince of Wales Sees ‘Positive Future’ for Global Fish Stocks

The Prince of Wales has said today that despite evidence about the continued decline of the world’s fish stocks there is real cause for optimism about the futur… More…

Latest Events…

07.02.2012

Alaska Seafood Competition 2012 - Live cook off

A recipe design competition for UK chefs.… More…

16.02.2012

British Frozen Food Federation Conference & Exhibition

The 2012 BFFF conference and exhibition brings together key decision makers from retail, manufacturers and wholesalers in the frozen food industry. Includes an … More…

17.02.2012

LACA National Seminar

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