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About The Guild

The Guild of Food Writers is the professional association of food writers and broadcasters in the United Kingdom. Established in 1984, it now has over 390 authors, broadcasters, columnists and journalists among its members.

The Guild:
(a) brings together professional food journalists, broadcasters and authors, both at Guild events and via the internet;
(b) compiles a comprehensive and detailed Annual Directory of Members;
(c) broadens the range of members’ knowledge and experience:
     (i) by arranging discussions, forums, comparative tastings and visits,
      including an annual lecture dinner and monthly workshops (see Events), and
      (ii) by publishing a regular journal, Savour;
(d) encourages the development of new writers by every means, including competitions and Annual Awards for Food Writing and Broadcasting;
(e) contributes to the growth of public interest in, and knowledge of, the subject of food, including running an annual children’s cooking competition, CookIt, and an annual young people's food writing competition, WriteIt;
(f) campaigns for improvements in the quality of food; and
(g) offers professional support and guidance to its members.

The Guild is always keen to welcome new members (see Joining the Guild).

For further information contact the Administrator, Jonathan Woods by email to jonathan@gfw.co.uk or by telephone on 020 8659 0422.

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