When was the guide established?
It was launched in 1951 and has been published by Which? since 1962.
Who created it and why?
Author and wine enthusiast Raymond Postgate began the guide. It grew out of a series of magazine articles in the 1940s and was a response to the general poor standard of cooking found in UK restaurants.
What method of rating does it use?
Editor Andy Turvil says: “Every establishment listed is visited by an inspector before gaining entry, and then on a regular basis thereafter. Feedback from readers is also incorporated, with each entry based on all the feedback we have received over a given year.”
How does a venue get included in the guide?
Reader recommendation is the most common route to gaining entry into the guide.
If I want to be included, who should I contact?
Andy Turvil, by post to the Good Food Guide, 2 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4DF or
goodfoodguide@which.co.uk.
Is there any payment required to be included?
No.