About Us
The Staff Canteen is the UK’s leading networking platform and content hub for professional chefs, hospitality professionals and culinary creatives. Founded in 2008, we’ve grown to become a trusted space where chefs connect, collaborate and stay inspired. Whether you’re leading a Michelin-starred kitchen or just starting out in the industry, The Staff Canteen is your go-to destination for opportunity, knowledge and community.
What We Do
We create and share high-quality, chef-focused content that reflects the true heart of professional kitchens. Our platform includes:
- Chef interviews and profiles – shining a spotlight on industry leaders and emerging talent
- Recipe showcases – sharing signature dishes, methods and behind-the-scenes inspiration
- Hospitality job listings – trusted opportunities from respected UK employers
- Video content – cooking demos, behind-the-pass features and career journeys - Industry news and trends – keeping chefs informed, connected and ahead of the curve
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to champion the hospitality industry by providing chefs and professionals with a platform to connect, learn and thrive. We believe in celebrating the creativity, skill and passion that drives this incredible sector.
Our Community
As early adopters of social media, The Staff Canteen has built one of the UK’s largest and most engaged online chef communities. Today, we reach a combined audience of over 585,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and our website receives 145,000 unique views each month.
Alongside our strong online presence, we also have a loyal newsletter audience of over 60,000 subscribers and run 40+ industry-leading events every year — helping chefs connect face-to-face as well as online.
Our community brings together everyone from apprentices and kitchen porters to head chefs and restaurateurs — all united by a love of food and a drive to push the industry forward.
Join us and become part of the UK’s most passionate, supportive and inspiring chef community.
