Craft Guild of Chefs

Thomas Swaby crowned National Chef of the Year 2022

21 October 2021 by Katherine Price

Chef Thomas Swaby was crowned the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year earlier this evening at a VIP screening of the final competition cook-off at the Everyman Cinema in Broadgate, London.

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Craft Guild of Chefs recognises 44 culinary heroes

24 September 2021 by James Stagg

The Craft Guild of Chefs has recognised 44 chefs for going above and beyond during the pandemic.

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Five chefs recognised at Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards

17 September 2021 by James Stagg

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Ten Young National Chef of the Year finalists revealed

25 August 2021 by Sophie Witts

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'Twisted' best of British theme for Young National Chef of the Year 2021

15 July 2021 by Lisa Jenkins

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Thirteen finalists revealed for Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards 2021

09 July 2021 by Katherine Price

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Craft Guild of Chefs announces new chair and management structure

12 April 2021 by Lisa Jenkins

The Craft Guild of Chefs has appointed a new chair and vice-chair following its annual general[...]

Training

Education for the nation: training experts on building a workforce for the future

25 March 2021 by Lisa Jenkins

A group of hospitality education specialists gathered to discuss how best to attract new recruits into[...]

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Craft Guild of Chefs opens entries for 2021 Graduate Awards

11 March 2021 by Sophie Witts

The Craft Guild of Chefs has opened its entries for the 2021 Graduate Awards, which this[...]

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Andrew Bennett, former chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs, passes away aged 63

31 January 2021 by Lisa Jenkins

Andrew Bennett, chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs between 2018 and November 2020, passed away[...]

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Five chefs awarded 2020 Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Award

Five ambitious young chefs have been awarded with the Craft Guild of Chefs prestigious Graduate Award. "

17 December 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

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Craft Guild of Chefs launches mentor scheme

27 October 2020

by Katherine Price

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the launch of a new mentor scheme, with Chris Galvin, Anton Edelmann and Sarah Hartnett already signed up as mentors.

Profiles

Vacherin's Nick Smith on winning National Chef of the Year 2021

07 October 2020

by Jennie Milsom

Nick Smith tells Jennie Milsom what it was like to take part in a high-profile competition during a pandemic, and how his dad’s advice to ‘cook from the heart’ saw him through.

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Nick Smith crowned National Chef of the Year 2021

30 September 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Nick Smith, head chef at Vacherin London, has been named Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef[...]

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National Chef of the Year 2021 semi-finalists revealed

17 July 2020 by Emma Lake

The Craft Guild of Chefs has confirmed the names of the 40 chefs who will compete[...]

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New plans for National Chef of the Year competition announced

16 April 2020 by Katherine Price

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced changes to its National Chef of the Year competition[...]

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Craft Guild extends Graduate Awards deadline

07 April 2020 by Katherine Price

The Craft Guild of Chefs has extended the deadline for its Graduate Awards until Thursday 30[...]

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Leading associations sign up for Commercial Kitchen Show 2020

The Craft Guild of Chefs is the latest industry association to announce its allegiance with The Commercial Kitchen show taking place at ExCel, London from the 3-4 June. "