Membership Structure
Chef member: €150 + VAT Apply here
- Open to all chefs, pastry chefs and chef lecturers working on the island of Ireland
- Apply via the online application form by selecting the Full Chef Member category
- This is the only membership category that grants full membership privileges
Professional Young Chefs (under 26 years of age)
- Membership is free of charge
Small Artisan Producers – €100 + VAT Apply here
- Open to companies or individuals directly involved in food production, farming, harvesting, fishing or similar activities
- This is an Associate Membership and does not confer Full Membership status
Kitchen Membership – €150 + VAT (+ €100 + VAT per person thereafter)
Designed for establishments with multiple chefs. Each chef must submit an individual application. Membership is held by the individual chef and is not transferable outside the establishment (e.g. restaurant, hotel or café) in which they are employed.
- Executive or Head Chef: €150 + VAT
- Additional Chef Member(s): €100 + VAT per person
Hotel Community Partnership – €500 + VAT
A corporate-style partnership for hotels wishing to support Euro-Toques and align with its ethos and values. The partnership includes membership for an Executive Chef or Head Chef and one additional chef. Membership is held by the hotel, which nominates the participating chefs, and is not transferable outside the establishment.
- Included: Executive or Head Chef + one additional chef
- Additional Chef Member(s): €100 + VAT per person
Producers can apply here to join
Euro-Toques Ireland is open to any Chef or professional cook working on the island of Ireland who is committed to promoting and actively upholding the ethos and values of the organisation. Members are not required to be formally trained chefs; however, they must be actively working in the sector and able to demonstrate relevant professional experience. To apply for membership, candidates are required to submit details of their professional background along with a list of food suppliers.
The Euro-Toques community is also open to professional Young Chefs, who may join free of charge if they are under 26 years of age.
Membership is extended to Small artisan producers whose work reflects the organisation’s commitment to quality and provenance. The Euro-Toques symbol is synonymous with excellence: it highlights locally produced foods and signifies endorsement by the country’s leading chefs. Producer membership provides access to nearly 200 of Ireland’s top chefs and restaurants, all of whom have pledged to uphold the Euro-Toques Code of Honour and are committed to sourcing from small, local producers.
Two additional membership options have recently been introduced: the Kitchen Membership and the Hotel Community Partnership.
The Kitchen Membership is designed to accommodate multiple chefs working within the same establishment. Each chef is required to submit an individual application. Membership is held by the individual chef and is not transferable outside the establishment (such as a restaurant, hotel or café) in which they are employed.
The Hotel Community Partnership operates as a corporate-style membership for hotels wishing to support Euro-Toques and align with its ethos and values. It includes membership for an Executive Chef or Head Chef, along with one additional chef (a total of two chefs). Membership is held by the hotel, which nominates the participating chefs, and is not transferable outside the establishment (such as a restaurant, hotel or café) in which they are employed.
All members, partners and associates are selected in line with the ideals and objectives of Euro-Toques and must be approved by the Board or the Food Council. Members are required to meet the organisation’s criteria and adhere to the Euro-Toques commitment to responsible food sourcing.
Euro-Toques Ireland represents a vibrant national network of nearly 200 leading chefs and restaurants, more than 350 Young Chefs, and over 60 small artisan producers across Ireland.
Producers can apply here to join