What is the Guild of Food Writers?

The Guild of Food Writers is the professional association of food writers and broadcasters in the United Kingdom. Established in 1984, it has over 370 authors, broadcasters, columnists and journalists amongst its members.
The Guild:
(a) brings together professional food journalists, broadcasters and authors, both at Guild events and via the internet;
(b) prints and issues 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 Guild 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, CookIt-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 How to join the Guild).

For further information contact the Administrator, Jonathan Woods by email to or by telephone on 020 8659 0422.