Welcome to the Guild of Fine Food
The Guild of Fine Food has a mission to support, celebrate and encourage independent food and drink retailers and the producers that supply them.
We are community of over 12,000 business owners sharing the same passion for good food and drink. We aim to promote excellence in all sectors of the trade and celebrate great tasting food and drink from the UK and worldwide.
How we help retailers
We provide a voice for independent food retailers and producers: lobbying the government through a variety of influential organisations and providing access to expert industry advice.
Our member’s businesses form the lifeblood of both our local high streets and our food and drink culture. It is in everyone’s interest to ensure that independent food retail thrives.
The Guild of Fine Food should be your first port of call for any business-related issue, a go-to source of knowledge and advice, and a platform from which to share your experiences.
The Henley Larder – Guild of Fine Food member
How we help producers
We provide a voice for independent food producers and retailers: lobbying the government through a variety of influential organisations and providing access to expert industry advice.
Our members’ businesses include small and micro producers from across the UK who share a commitment to producing great tasting food to the highest standards.
The Guild of Fine Food offers a range of publications and activities that producers, wholesalers and distributors can benefit from to reach retail buyers and food lovers.
Alder Tree – producer and Great Taste winner
Connecting food lovers with brilliant producers and retailers
Do you like good food & drink? Interested in supporting independent retailers? Look no further. Our programme of delicious product recommendations, newsletters and events has you covered.
Meet Great Taste producers, Golden Forks 2022
Join us
Our members are a community of worthy businesses sharing the same passion for good food and drink.
Representing independent retailers and the producers who supply them, the Guild of Fine Food is a source of advice and support and a place to share your views. Together, we can collectively get the issues facing our sector in front of those who can help and make a difference.
Key benefits:
- Expert advice and protection for your business
- Preferential rates, free & discounted services
- Sourcing, listing and networking help
- Promotion for your business
- and much more…
new! directory of products, products & retailers
Support our sector
Guild of Fine Food is the proud organiser of two world-renowned food & drink accreditation schemes: Great Taste and World Cheese Awards.
Every year, retailers and food lovers rely on the results of both of these competitions to discover the most delicious food and drink. Search the results now to find new recommendations and the independent retailers you can buy them from.
FINE FOOD DIGEST & GUILD PUBLICATIONS
Industry advice & opinion
With the largest named circulation of any speciality food and drink magazine, Fine Food Digest is the go-to read for buyers, owners and employees of independent retailers.
Keep up to date with the latest developments, advice and recommendations in our sector.
Upskill your team
Retail cheese training
Our unique and practical hands-on course will teach retailers of all levels how to run a successful cheese counter, whilst providing the opportunity to network with like-minded businesses. This one day course is for independent deli owners and their teams who are involved in sourcing, buying and selling cheese.
Great taste & WORLD CHEESE AWARDS
And the winner is…
Guild of Fine Food is the proud organiser of two world-renowned food & drink accreditation schemes: Great Taste and World Cheese Awards.
Every year, retailers and food lovers rely on the results of both of these competitions to discover the most delicious food and drink. Search the results now to find new recommendations and the independent retailers you can buy them from.
Industry news
Norton & Yarrow moves to Wales to expand herd and repertoire
Low-and-no alcohol drinks on the up as UK consumers seek health and moderation in alcohol alternatives
Partridges closes Chelsea store, promising “smaller, more sustainable shops”
UK buys more Champagne than rest of Europe but demand for Crémant soars
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