The Jersey Hospitality Association has launched the JHA Chefs Club to connect chefs at all career stages, creating a supportive network for knowledge-sharing and professional development.
Summary: The Jersey Hospitality Association (JHA) has launched the JHA Chefs Club to bring together chefs at all career stages. Led by Executive Head Chef Andrew Baird of Longueville Manor, the club aims to foster collaboration, skills development and higher culinary standards across the island.
The Jersey Hospitality Association has introduced the JHA Chefs Club, a new initiative created to link chefs across the island so they can exchange ideas, techniques and professional experience. The club is intended to be a welcoming forum where culinary professionals — from apprentices to seasoned head chefs — can learn from one another and discuss the issues shaping Jersey’s food and hospitality scene.
A collaborative forum for chefs at every stage
Designed to foster a relaxed but professional atmosphere, the Chefs Club welcomes members who are passionate about refining their craft and sharing knowledge. The JHA says the club will offer regular meet-ups where members can discuss trends, practical challenges and opportunities, and collaborate on projects that raise the island’s hospitality standards.
Leadership from Longueville Manor
Executive Head Chef Andrew Baird of Longueville Manor will lead the Chefs Club. Baird is a prominent figure in Jersey’s culinary community and his stewardship is expected to help shape the club into a productive space for open dialogue, mentorship and practical collaboration among chefs at varying career levels.
What the club will offer
- Regular meetings for discussion and networking
- Opportunities for skills-sharing and mentorship
- Forums to address sourcing of local ingredients and menu development
- A platform to explore innovation and adapt to changing consumer preferences
- Collaborative projects that showcase Jersey’s culinary strengths
The club extends the JHA’s existing range of forums that serve different parts of the hospitality sector, signalling an ongoing commitment to professional development and cross-industry cooperation on the island.
Strengthening Jersey’s culinary standards
By encouraging knowledge-sharing and collaboration, the Chefs Club is expected to raise food quality and service standards across Jersey. Members will be able to discuss practical issues such as sourcing local produce, refining kitchen operations and responding to evolving guest tastes, helping to build a more resilient and inventive culinary sector.
How this fits into wider JHA efforts
The Chefs Club complements the JHA’s other professional forums and supports its mission to develop the hospitality workforce. As the club grows, the association expects it to play a central role in keeping Jersey’s culinary scene vibrant and competitive within the UK and beyond.
Why this matters to travelers and the industry
For visitors, a stronger culinary community means higher-quality dining experiences and more innovative menus that showcase Jersey ingredients. For the hospitality industry, the Chefs Club supports workforce development, encourages best practice, and helps ensure the island remains an attractive destination for food-focused travellers.
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