Who we are - Vulnerati Non Victi

    ^{_{'Wounded Not Conquered'}}

The smallest of London’s Livery Companies, the Worshipful Company of Cooks can trace its origins back to the 12th Century. Thirty-fifth in order of seniority in the City Livery Companies, it was founded from two guilds of cooks in medieval London - the Cooks of Eastcheap and the Cooks of Bread Street.

Receiving its first charter in 1482, the Cooks’ Company is as vital today - actively supporting the modern day craft and catering industry, as well as funding a range of charitable activities - as it was, when it controlled all the catering trade within the 'Square Mile'.

The Company is no longer an association of tradesmen in its original controlling sense; yet, its membership today still includes craft tradesmen, as well as an active engagement with a broad range of organisations associated with cooking. 

Company Grace

                                     For these and all Thy mercies given,

                                          We bless and praise Thy name, O Lord,

                                    May we receive them with thanksgiving,

                                          Ever trusting in Thy word:

                                     To Thee alone be honour, glory,

                                          Now and henceforth for evermore,

                                                                                                                                       Amen.