Reynolds and Joyner in at Craft Guild

The UK’s leading chef’s organisation, the Craft Guild of Chefs, has named Mark Reynolds, regional executive chef for Levy UK and Ireland, as its new chairman. Peter Joyner, director of food and photography for Elior, joins him as vice chair.

Reynolds is a long-standing member of the Craft Guild and has spent more than six years as executive head chef at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. He is also a committee member, judge and mentor for the Springboard Charity and Springboard UK.

Reynolds said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to be the new chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs. The organisation offers chefs a fantastic opportunity to network, improve and gain national recognition through its impressive range of world-class competitions and programmes.”

Andrew Green, chief executive officer of the Craft Guild of Chefs, added: “We are delighted to appoint Mark and Peter to chair and vice chair respectively, and to confirm the 2024 committee members. While we continue to face strong challenges in the hospitality industry, we are confident that Mark and Peter’s skills and expertise will help us face and overcome them.

“I would like to sincerely thank Matt Owens for his recent chairmanship. His leadership and guidance in tenure were invaluable.”

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