Benefits of Joining the Guild
Joining the Guild of Food Writers has benefits that can last the length of your career as a food writer or broadcaster.
When you become a member, you will have:
Access to the online Food Forum, a lively debating chamber in which members share their considerable knowledge on everything from dealing with publishers to how to stop tofu falling off kebab skewers
A listing in the
Annual Directory of Members, which is both a showcase of our members' varied talents, and a comprehensive contacts bible listing areas of expertise
Regular invitations to fascinating food workshops, and
events such as our annual Lecture Dinner and Awards
Access to the
Guild's publications, including our journal, Savour, and monthly newsletters
The chance to get involved in the Guild's many activities - and have a say in how we are run - by standing for election to the
committee
An opportunity to attend the annual New Members' Lunch, a chance to break bread with members old and new
Access to our brand-new password-protected Members' Area on this site, which contains all sorts of goodies not available on the public side of the site, such as:
The chance to seek advice on professional matters at a reasonable cost via services arranged by our Professional Issues Secretary, who also recently organised an illuminating
pay survey
Access to details of discounts, some considerable, offered to GFW members, by various companies and organizations.
Details of members who offer accommodation to other members in London and other parts of the country.
Details of our Benevolent Fund and Bursaries offered by the Guild.