‘Largesse’ at Guildhall

On Friday 4 October, the Cook’s Company Representative Governor to Christ’s Hospital, Past Master Virginia Bond, attended the school’s traditional…READ MORE

A Freeman’s Ancient Right

The first official Sheep Drive across Southwark Bridge was organised by the Worshipful Company of Woolmen in 2013. It is…READ MORE

What’s Cooking?

The summer edition of the Company Newsletter is now available online. It’s packed with heart-warming stories from many of the…READ MORE

CSCAT Skills Training

The Combined Services Culinary Arts Team (CSCAT) was formed in 1997 to represent the UK Armed Forces in world class international…READ MORE

William Heptinstall Award 2023 – Anastacia’s Report

The William Heptinstall Memorial Fund is charitable trust established in 1972. For almost 50 years it has given awards to…READ MORE

Welcome, Lord Mayor!

We were most honoured to welcome The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Mr Michael Mainelli, and the Lady…READ MORE

Meet the 2023 Prize Winners

The Cooks Company is involved in many cookery competitions. Every year we host a Prize Winners’ Lunch to celebrate the…READ MORE

We need a great Food System

At this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture, keynote speaker and CEO of Sainsbury’s, Simon Roberts, presented his thoughts to…READ MORE

Breaking News…

The latest edition of our Company newsletter – What’s Cooking – has just been published online. We lead with ‘The…READ MORE

Blended Diets at Treloar’s

The dedicated Dietetic team at Treloar’s delivers an outstanding expert service to 170 students, all of whom have complex physical…READ MORE

Crowning the New Master

Mr Paul Galpin has been crowned the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Cooks of London at our annual…READ MORE

Applications open for 2024 Level 4 Chef Management

The Worshipful Company of Cooks is repeating their exciting Level 4 Chef Management Development Programme, for chefs who want to…READ MORE

The Anointing Screen

Three members of the Company were lucky enough to experience a close-up view of the Anointing Screen, so they could…READ MORE

Making an Impact

City & Guilds continues to focus on delivering the greatest possible impact on society, and their latest Annual Impact Report makes…READ MORE

It’s Zest Quest Asia 2024

Entries are now invited for Zest Quest Asia 2024, the competition responsible for acquainting student chefs with the myriad cuisines…READ MORE

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