The Trafalgar Day Parade

Master Elect, Mike Richardson, represented the Company at the Sea Cadets National Trafalgar Day Parade on Sunday, 18th October 2026….READ MORE

NACC Care Chef 2026

We are extremely proud to support of the huge talent that exists within the care catering sector as a long-standing…READ MORE

The Prize Winners’ Lunch

At our annual Prize Winners’ Lunch, we celebrate the impressive talent and dedication of the winning competitors of the events…READ MORE

Obesity: a challenge for the Food Industry

New insights shared at this year’s City Food and Drink Lecture underscore the urgent need to tackle obesity and overweight…READ MORE

Pancakes at Guildhall!

Guildhall Yard was flipping fantastic at the annual Inter-livery Pancake Races held last week on Tuesday 17th April 2026. The…READ MORE

2026/27 Chef Management Development Programme

Applications Invited: Now is the time to secure your place on this life-changing development programme for chefs who want to take…READ MORE

Christmas Cakes at Treloar’s

As always, deciding the winners of the Treloar’s Annual Christmas Cake Decorating competition was very challenging! After much deliberation and…READ MORE

Congratulations to Freeman Phil Shelley

Freeman Philip Shelley has been named as one of the Most Influential people in public sector foodservice. Every year the…READ MORE

The New Master Cook

Mr. John Bennett was crowned Master of The Worshipful Company of Cooks of London at the Confirmation and Associated Companies…READ MORE

Modern Mayoralty

Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE has been elected as the 697th Lord Mayor of London, succeeding Alderman Alastair King.  She is…READ MORE

Reflections on the City Food & Drink Lecture

Chris Seow, founder of Reflections of The Lord Mayor, a not-for-profit company that captures and celebrate the wisdom, experiences, and…READ MORE

Sleeping Rough

The Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out, hosted by The Lady Mayoress, Florence King, was held on the night of Thursday 6th…READ MORE

Read all About It!

The Winter 2024/2025 edition of the Company newsletter is now available online for all to read. Meet the new Master,…READ MORE

Celebrations for Apprentices

National Apprentice Week was held over the period 10-14 February 2025 and Westminster Kingsway College (recently rebranded as Westminster Capital…READ MORE

Christmas Carols

The Associated Companies Carol service, held on 19th December, was hosted by the Worshipful Company of Broderers at St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate….READ MORE

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