Who are the Craft Guild of Chefs

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.

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22nd Oct 2020

Arena to host mental wellbeing virtual event

By: Edward Waddell
The free event will open with an update from Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, who will talk about the latest developments impacting the industry. Nicholls will also explain how...

21st Oct 2020

Skills for Chefs Watercress Challenge announces winner

By: Edward Waddell
His dish of roasted lamb rump, slow cooked lamb shoulder, watercress crumb, watercress puree, warm potato salad, roasted onions, pickled onion pickled onion in watercress stem vinegar & watercress oil...

21st Oct 2020

Winterhalter introduces plastic cup cleaning system

By: Edward Waddell
Reusable plastic cups are used in schools, care homes, hospitals and an increasing number of businesses that are looking to reduce their environmental impact. Plastic cups are difficult to clean...

20th Oct 2020

Careers in hospitality – a new series

By: Edward Waddell
Steve Munkley is executive head chef at the five-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London and vice president of the Craft Guild of Chefs. "I go from fine dining to making pizzas. But it's a...