We caught up with Daniel Alt, Head chef The Barbary for the latest careers Q&A. We chatted about how he got his start in Tel Aviv, why you need 100% commitment to become a chef, and his excitement when he heard Nuno Mendes was reopening Viajante. 

For this week's Careers Q&A, we caught up with Annabel Thomas, founder of organic whisky distillery Nc'nean. Annabel shared the details of their new Aged Botanical Spirit, how she discovered her passion for whisky and why you shouldn't be afraid to trust your gut instinct. 

Under the spotlight this week is Zoe Adjonyoh, owner of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen. Zoe chats to CODE about how she realised later on in life she wanted to be a chef, her first pop-up in Hackney and how Anne McBride was been influential in her career. 

CODE's Employee of the Month for October is Pauline Bearune, Head Waitress at Nutshell

In this week's Q&A we hear from James Ramsden of Pidgin and recently opened Sons + Daughters. James takes us through the impetus behind his restuarants and his thoughts on the industry's rising stars.

For this week's Careers Q&A we caught up Apollonia Poilâne, CEO and third generation family member of world famous bakery Poilâne. She shared with us how she started working in the bakery at just 16, her advice to those starting out in the industry and why she is excited about new opening Silo. 

Howard Kennedy is a London based, full-service law firm, specialising in providing straightforward advice to entrepreneurial businesses and individuals on domestic and international matters. Its staff have a deep understanding of the retail and leisure sector, helping operators seize the opportunities generated through changing consumer tastes. Lydia Christie looks at gender pay gaps. (sponsored content in collaboration with Howard Kennedy) 

Even when you’re a Michelin-starred chef you never stop learning. So when Tom Kerridge heard that Lisa Markwell was having a tortilla-making lesson from Nieves Barragán Mohacho, he joined in. Here’s what happened at the Sabor stoves… Photographs by Harriet Raper

By Lisa Markwell, editor of CODE Hospitality

Seeing, touching and tasting the city of Bethlehem brings alive Palestinian culture like no documentary or London pop-up can ever achieve. Just five hours from London, the ancient city offers myriad places to eat, drink and absorb so much. Save space in your cases for the incredible produce.