CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year 2026

This year, CODE Hospitality pays tribute to three extraordinary women from the world of hospitality whose contributions to the industry shape not only how we view its past also how we look ahead to its future. Introducing the winners of CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year 2026.

Nieves Barragàn Mohacho: CODE Hospitality’s Woman of the Year 2026

Nieves Barragàn Mohacho, chef director of Legado in Shoreditch and Sabor in Mayfair, is one of the shining stars of the London restaurant scene. Her two restaurants, her two Michelin stars, her legions of industry admirers, are just the beginning of her legacy… read more

@nieves_barragan1

Dara Klein: CODE Hospitality’s Breakthrough Year Award 2026, sponsored by San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna

Dara Klein, chef and founder of Tiella in East London, is rapidly establishing herself as one of the most influential chefs working in the UK today. This year has been significant: she’s found a permanent home for her trattoria Tiella and will publish her debut cookbook La Trattoria in July… read more

@dara.klein

Fay Maschler MBE: CODE Hospitality’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, sponsored by Planday

Fay Maschler MBE, has covered the London restaurant scene for more than 50 years, first as restaurant critic at the Evening Standard for 48 years and now at Tatler. Over five decades of new restaurants, chefs and trends, she possesses integrity, curiosity and influence many younger critics can only dream of… read more

@faymaschler

With thanks to our Breakthrough Year Award Sponsor

With thanks to our Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsor

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