What's new?CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF THE GUILD'S ANNUAL LECTURE DINNERThe Guild's Annual Lecture Dinner will be held at Fishmongers' Hall, London Bridge, London EC4R 9EL on Tuesday 30 September 2008. The topic of of this year’s Guild of Food Writers Lecture Dinner is 'Sea Change' - the realities and problems of achieving sustainability. The evening is generously sponsored by Waitrose (www.waitrose.com). A magnificent raffle will be held at the Lecture Dinner. CLICK HERE FOR AUGUST'S RECIPE OF THE MONTH The recipe for Duck Legs with Buckwheat and Blackberry Sauce has been kindly provided by Josephine Bacon. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHO WON THIS YEAR'S WRITEIT! COMPETITION FOR THE BEST YOUNG FOOD WRITER and CLICK HERE TO READ THE WINNING ENTRY CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR'S GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARDS The Awards were presented by Prue Leith OBE at a Party on Thursday 12 June at Tamesa, Second Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf, London, SE1 9PH. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHO WON THIS YEAR'S COOKIT! COMPETITION FOR THE BEST YOUNG COOK Seven children between the ages of 10 and 14 wowed the judges with their confidence, ability and passion as they cooked a two-course meal in 1½ hours in the finals of CookIt! - The Guild of Food Writers annual cooking competition – which took place on Thursday 22 May in the BBC Good Food kitchens. |
WelcomeThe 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. |
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