Britain’s leading professional membership association of head chefs, head pastry chefs, restaurant managers, and suppliers

WHAT WE DO

  • Adopt A School

    Adopt a School, which incorporates both Chefs Adopt a School and Hospitality in Schools, is a national charity

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  • Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships

    Delivering comprehensive training to young aspiring chefs whilst enabling them to work in some of the finest establishments in the UK. With colleges across England.

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  • Awards & Events

    Awards & Events

    The RACA hosts the Annual Awards of Excellence & the Master of Culinary Arts along with various events for our members from masterclasses to networking plenary meetings.

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  • Sustainability

    Sustainability

    A key component of Royal Academy membership is upholding the six pillars.
    Please find out more about them to see how they could aid your hospitality business.

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  • Membership

    Membership

    RACA is made up of five different types of memberships which allows great opportunities within the culinary world.

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020 8673 6300

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

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Last week The Royal Academy of Culinary Art’s CEO @lisa_jenkins02 joined the Northern Chapter of RACA at @farlamhall in Cumbria, just on the borders of Carlisle and the famous Hadrian’s Wall. Chaired by the Northern Chapter chair @porkya
Last week The Royal Academy of Culinary Art’s CEO @lisa_jenkins02 joined the Northern Chapter of RACA at @farlamhall in Cumbria, just on the borders of Carlisle and the famous Hadrian’s Wall. Chaired by the Northern Chapter chair @porkyaskew and our new deputy chair in the North @hrishikesh.desai we were joined by @carlisle.college for a presentation on plans for their new college restaurant. Watch out for more superb front and back of house academicians joining the ranks in this location very soon. @mollyshaher @terrylaybourne @heathcote4692 @stevendoherty6 #RACA #NorthernChapter #Cumbria #FarlamHall #CulinaryArts
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chefs’ Apprenticeship... 🔪 Our accredited Chefs’ Apprenticeship Scheme is a three-year vocational course for aspiring chefs. The course delivers comprehensive training while allowing them to work in s
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chefs’ Apprenticeship... 🔪 Our accredited Chefs’ Apprenticeship Scheme is a three-year vocational course for aspiring chefs. The course delivers comprehensive training while allowing them to work in some of the finest establishments in the UK. At the end of the Scheme, all apprentices sit the RACA Graduation Exam and, if successful, achieve the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Diploma. Plus, once you have graduated from the Scheme you will be invited to join The RACA Alumni Network. For more information, please drop us a message or visit our website. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeship #RACA #CulinaryEducation #ChefsUK #CulinaryArts #Hospitality
Thank you to @farlamhall for hosting our Northern Chapter meeting. To @porkyaskew for chairing it and to all our Northern Chapter members for their input and suggestions for growth in this key area of the UK. @hrishikesh.desai showcased his team fro
Thank you to @farlamhall for hosting our Northern Chapter meeting. To @porkyaskew for chairing it and to all our Northern Chapter members for their input and suggestions for growth in this key area of the UK. @hrishikesh.desai showcased his team front and back of house and the fine skills abundant in his Michelin-starred restaurant.
“Ultimately, mentoring people and putting back into the industry, that legacy is what we’re here for. I certainly try and do my bit, and I love the industry and the people that are in it.” - @adambyatt Congratulations to our Chair
“Ultimately, mentoring people and putting back into the industry, that legacy is what we’re here for. I certainly try and do my bit, and I love the industry and the people that are in it.” - @adambyatt Congratulations to our Chairman Adam Byatt on being awarded the Mentor Chef Award at the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland’s 2025 ceremony! #AdamByatt #MichelinGuide #MentorChefOfTheYear #RACA #CulinaryArts #ChefUK #CulinaryEducation @michelinguide