Master Chefs of Great Britain

The Master Chefs of Great Britain is a leading force in the culinary world, supporting emerging talent through masterclass demonstrations, learning opportunities, and mentorship while promoting the best of British cuisine to both chefs and consumers. Founded in 1982, we provide a forum for the exchange of culinary ideas including innovative approaches to food sustainability, and organise competitions, masterclass demonstrations and charitable work to further enhance the industry.

Promoting the best of British cuisine since 1982

The Master Chefs of Great Britain is committed to highlighting and celebrating the best of British food and supporting outstanding causes, producers, growers, and suppliers, while nurturing the future of the culinary arts.

Lorna McNee's Venison Farce with Celeriac & Horseradish Mash, Beetroot, Confit Onion and Kampot Pepper Sauce (Image Credit Duncan McGlynn.JPG

Get involved with the Master Chefs

Join a distinguished community of culinary legends and innovative chefs by becoming a member or sponsor of the Master Chefs of Great Britain. Engage in our vibrant exchange of ideas and participate in our diverse and engaging events calendar.

How we support our industry

  227
  Total registered members

  10
  Events throughout the year

  3500
  Young chefs supported in 2 yrs

  15
  Culinary college partnerships

List of officials

Master Chefs of Great Britain is proud to have real stars of the culinary world shaping the next generation of Master Chefs.

Patron:
Lady Macdonald OBE
Chairman:
George McIvor OBE
Vice Chairman:
Richard Dalgleish
Treasurer:
Ben Bartlett
Secretary:
Serena McIvor
Membership Secretary:
Shaune Hall
David Auchie, Ben Bartlett, Richard Dalgleish, Shaune Hall, George McIvor OBE, Lady Claire Macdonald OBE, Gary Maclean, Michael Payne, Graham Singer and James Thomson OBE
Jeff Bland, Richard Bridgman, 7th Earl of Bradford, Steven Doherty, Mark Donald, Ann Long, Stevie McLaughlin, Ralph Porciani, Melinda Renwick, Clive Roberts, Geoffrey Smeddle and Sonia Stevenson.
Mark Allison, Andreas Antona, Frances Atkins, Sheena Buchanan Smith, Galton Blackiston, Keith Braidwood, Tessa Bramley, Russell Brown, Phillip Burgess, Mick Burke Stewart Cameron, Gilli Cliff, Nigel Crane, Paul Gayler MBE, James Graham, Tony Heath, Shaun Hill, David Hunt, John Jackaman, Bill Kerr, Steve Love, Lady Claire Macdonald OBE, Robert MacPherson, Ian McAndrew, George McIvor OBE, David McKown MBE, Colin Pressdee, Willie Pike MBE, Ralph Porciani, John Retallick, Gerald Roser, Neil Roseweir, Bruce Sangster, Steven Saunders, Adam Simmonds, Geoffrey Smeddle, Sonia Stevenson, James Thomson OBE, Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, Wendy Vaughan and John Williams.