THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF COOKS

	Arms: Argent a Chevron engrailed Sable between three Columbine Flowers Azure Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath of the Colours] A Mount Vert thereon a Cock Pheasant proper Mantling: Gules doubled Argent Supporters: On the dexter side a Buck and on the sinister side a Doe both proper Motto: Vulnerati Non Victi
Arms granted 13 October 1467 by William Hawkeslowe, Clarenceux King of Arms, to replace earlier one (31 May 1461) by John Wrexworth, Guyenne King of Arms; Crest and Supporters granted 1 August 1614 by William Camden, Clarenceux King of Arms. Each supporter was originally transfixed by an arrow but these were removed at the Visitation of 1687.

History:
A fraternity was formed in 1311 and received its first Charter in 1482. Technical colleges in London are supported and prizes given to the City and Guilds of London Institute and the Army Catering Corps. There are charities. The Livery, limited to 75, is headed by a Master, Second Master and two Wardens.

The former Hall, on a site in Aldersgate Street purchased in 1500, survived the Great Fire. A new Great Hall was added in 1674 which was destroyed and rebuilt in 1764, but both were burnt down in 1771 and not rebuilt. The Company still owns the site.

For current contact details please go to The Livery Companies Database, which can be found on The Fishmongers' Company's website.

Last updated 4 January 2005
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