Membership Benefits

The use of the Guilds designatory letters proves you are a professional who is committed and passionate towards your profession and will show to fellow professionals that you are serious about your career.

Free access to the Guilds’s website:

• Looking for staff or the next step on your career path? Visit the jobs page where you can look for a position or post any vacancies you may have.
• For special offers from the Guild’s business partners, visit the business partners page where you will find exclusive promotions covering a range of products and services.
• Looking for a supplier? Visit the business partners page for a brief description of the company, then click on their link to find out more.
• Guild events – find out what’s on and where and book early at reduced rates.
• Order pictures and fun things from the Guild’s photo gallery, where you can spot you and your colleagues at Guild events you have attended.
• Catch up with all the latest news on the news page.
• Find or post recipes on the recipe page.
• Interested in competitions? Find entry details and past winners in the competition section.
• Do you want to gain extra qualifications? Find your local college and courses on the training and development pages.

Receive the Guild’s quarterly Stockpot Magazine, which is packed with information, news and ideas.

Eat Out or Cost Sector Catering Magazine worth £60

Restaurant Magazine worth £50

Advance notification of forthcoming events, masterclasses, competitions, regional activities, etc.

Free Membership to the Culinary Academy.

Reduced rates for members to Guild events.

Free use of the Guild’s extensive library for reference purposes.

(Membership fee is tax deductable)

 

 

 

Start making the most of your membership with some great offers from external partners!

Want to help set the benchmark for good service even higher? 

Craft Guild of Chefs has teamed with The Mystery Dining Company (TMDC) to establish a professional mystery dining team which will help to boost service standards industry wide.  

Whether you’re interested in undertaking mystery assignments, where the cost of your meal is reimbursed in return for your feedback, or participating in focus groups and menu development days, The Mystery Dining Company would like to hear from Craft Guild members.

For more information about TMDC and joining the professional team click here.


A tantalising treat for foodies: 2-for-1 at top restaurants with an annual Gourmet Society subscription.

We’ve teamed with the Gourmet Society to offer readers a great discount off membership, which offers exclusive deals at more than 3,000 leading restaurants across the UK, all with a single card.

The Gourmet Society dining card entitles holders to 2-for-1 meals or 25% off the bill at a wide variety of participating establishments, from Michelin starred restaurants to everyday family favourites and big brand chains like Café Rouge, Loch Fyne and Prezzo. So whatever you’re into, there’s plenty to tickle the taste buds. Order a full annual membership for the exclusive rate of just £27.95 instead of the normal rate of £53.50 and we’ll give you an extra two months completely FREE! And with gift wrap for just £2.99, it’s the perfect gift this Christmas!

For further information click here or call 0800 043 1978 quoting promotional code 3CGC.


IVHE members have access to luxury villas, ski lodges, boutique hotels in more than 50 countries using a versatile credit system of non-simultaneous trades. Exclusive to Craft Guild of Chefs members, a great offer of three months trial and 8 credits to use within that time and a further 10 if joining as a full member. Trade stays at your hotel, dinners at your restaurant or even private chef services.

For further information on these offers and any other enquiries contact guild@ivhe.com quoting CGC

Click here to download the IVHE brochure now.


AXA PPP healthcare is pleased to offer members of the Craft Guild of Chefs and their immediate family up to 10% off private medical insurance. You may be surprised at how much you get for your money.

For a free competitive quotation, call us now on 0800 678 3584 (quoting reference 8405) and Craft Guild of Chefs. Lines are open 8am to 8pm weekdays and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. Calls may be recorded.

Click here to download the AXA PPP healthcare brochure now.

Denplan - The company benefit that’ll make you smile...

Arranged by Denplan, the UK’s leading dental payment plan specialist. Whether you visit an NHS, private or Denplan dentist you can be rest assured that Denplan has a plan to suit your needs.

All plans include dental injury and dental emergency treatment anywhere in the world and you can also choose a plan that will allow you to claim money back against routine and restorative dental care.

With Denplan’s dedicated team of experienced customer service staff you can be sure that there will always be someone there to help no matter what your query. Just call 0800 838951 and quote Craft Guild of Chefs.

Click here to download  the Denplan brochure now.