The Arte degli Albergatori was part of the Arti Minori. This guild brought together everyone who provided food and lodging to both people and animals (specifically horses).
Categories of Innkeepers
Innkeepers were divided into three levels based on the services they provided:
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Major (Maggiori): Offered lodging and food to both travelers and their horses.
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Intermediate (Medi): Hosted either only people or only horses.
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Minor (Minori): Offered only food and beverages (without overnight stay).
The Food Sector and the Cooks
The guild also included many food vendors and professional cooks. The cooks were divided into two groups:
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Shop Cooks: Prepared ready-made food for direct sale.
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Private Cooks: Hired by noble families to cook during grand banquets in their palaces.
Other Food Vendors
The Guild also encompassed small merchants specialized in specific foods:
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Rotisseries and tripe sellers.
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Lasagna makers and sellers of cooked legumes (such as beans).
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Waffle makers (Cialdonai) and sellers of eggs and vegetables.
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Coat of Arms: An eight-pointed red star on a silver field.
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Patron Saint: Saint Julian the Hospitaller (San Giuliano).
