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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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Latest Diary Dates

08 Jun

The Source Trade Show

Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

Conference / Exhibition

29 Jun

Graduate Awards Southern Heat

West Hertfordshire College

Competitions

30 Jun

Skills for Chefs conference

University of Sheffield

Conference / Exhibition

01 Jul

Graduate Awards Northern Heat

Sheffield College

Competitions

11th May 2021

By: Edward Waddell

YCYW 2020 competition unveils 25 finalists

The live final will take place in May 2021 in four London venues to discover the best young chef and young waiter in the UK and China/South East Asia. The 25 finalists were chosen by UK head chef...

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11th May 2021

One in four Brits cut down on animal products during Covid-19 pandemic

By: Edward Waddell

A survey, which focused on changing consumer habits over the last 12 months, found one in five people (19.5%) have reduced the amount of meat they are eating while 12.3% say they have reduced their...

07th May 2021

CH&CO supports ‘Springboard to 2022’ programme

By: Edward Waddell

‘Springboard 2022’ is aiming to reverse hospitality’s skills deficit and staffing crisis, which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The project is trying to get 10,0000 young people trained...

07th May 2021

Fourth launches report to help operators tackle allergens

By: Edward Waddell

According to research 0.4% of the population had a peanut allergy in 1997 and by 2008 this number had increased to 1.4% which suggests food allergies are becoming more prevalent. An estimated 39% of...

06th May 2021

Rational hosts ‘successful’ Hospital Catering Seminar

By: Edward Waddell

The review highlights the essential developments required to ensure a sustainable food provision and service of the highest possible quality over the forthcoming years. A panel of experts, including...