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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23rd Feb 2026

Zest Quest Asia names 8 colleges advancing to final

By: Edward Waddell
The eight finalists are Cheshire College – South and West; Coleg Llandrillo; Milton Keynes College; North Hertfordshire College; Oaklands College; The Sheffield College; University College Birmingham...

18th Feb 2026

NACC launches 2026 Care Chef of the Year competition

By: Edward Waddell
Open to those working in care homes, day centres, lunch clubs, meals on wheels services, local authorities and other care organisations including hospices, the NACC Care Chef of the Year is the...