Editorial - CODE

Chantelle Nicholson launches Hackney pop-up All’s Well

Published 16 October 2020

With central London still not drawing in the crowds we are used to, the challenges for hospitality businesses in the …

Chantelle Nicholson launches Hackney pop-up All’s Well

Published 16 October 2020

With central London still not drawing in the crowds we are used to, the challenges for hospitality businesses in the …

Long reads

On the shelf: this season’s book reviews

Published 15 October 2020

This season, more than ever, reading has been a welcome distraction from life’s limitations. It’s been a bumper time for …

London to move into Tier 2: what it means for hospitality

Published 15 October 2020

Yet another challenge for hospitality businesses to contend with, as today it has been announced that London will move from …

London to move into Tier 2: what it means for hospitality

Published 15 October 2020

Yet another challenge for hospitality businesses to contend with, as today it has been announced that London will move from …

Industry news

Gather your spatulas and wine buckets

Published 15 October 2020

A demonstration is being planned for Monday (19 October) which will bring the hospitality industry to the doorstep of parliament. …

CODE meets Jenny Pagoni, Ampeli

Published 14 October 2020

With a background in photography and film making, Jenny Pagoni has been dreaming of opening a restaurant for years: at …

CODE meets Jenny Pagoni, Ampeli

Published 14 October 2020

With a background in photography and film making, Jenny Pagoni has been dreaming of opening a restaurant for years: at …

Industry news

St. JOHN launches bakery at Borough Corner

Published 14 October 2020

If you google nose to tail eating, St. JOHN is what you’ll find, an approach that has made it a …

What the new three-tier system means for hospitality

Published 13 October 2020

The hospitality industry has continued to push forward through testing times, despite having to contend with new restrictions and rule …

What the new three-tier system means for hospitality

Published 13 October 2020

The hospitality industry has continued to push forward through testing times, despite having to contend with new restrictions and rule …

Industry news

Pizza East opens deli

Published 13 October 2020

When Nick Jones opened Pizza East in 2009 there wasn’t really much like it in London. A huge restaurant space …

JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

Published 12 October 2020

A very clever and innovative idea from the team at JKS Restaurants, who today launch Ambassador General Store. The new …

JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

Published 12 October 2020

A very clever and innovative idea from the team at JKS Restaurants, who today launch Ambassador General Store. The new …

Industry insights

Last orders

Published 9 October 2020

In his weekly column, CODE founder Adam Hyman looks at how hospitality has been turned upside down. I was working …

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 8 October

Published 9 October 2020

From London Bridge to Lancaster Place. Here are the best things the CODE team ate this week. Tavolino Tavolino, with …

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 8 October

Published 9 October 2020

From London Bridge to Lancaster Place. Here are the best things the CODE team ate this week. Tavolino Tavolino, with …

Industry news

Electric Bar & Diner launches at The Ned

Published 9 October 2020

As if there isn’t enough choices already, now The Ned are welcoming a new electric bar & diner from the …

Scotland on high alert: is London next?

Published 8 October 2020

Confusion and infuriation are the latest updates on the pandemic and how it affects the hospitality industry. Yesterday Scotland’s indoor …

Scotland on high alert: is London next?

Published 8 October 2020

Confusion and infuriation are the latest updates on the pandemic and how it affects the hospitality industry. Yesterday Scotland’s indoor …

Industry news

Patty&Bun and Shake Shack join forces to create ultimate burger kit

Published 8 October 2020

Exciting collaborations from Patty&Bun are nothing new (remember THAT Padella cacio e Pepe burger), but this one is a bit …

Andrew Clarke and The Fisheries host dinner for mental health iniative

Published 7 October 2020

The culmination of lockdown, rules that seem to change weekly and general uncertainty surrounding the future of the industry means …

Andrew Clarke and The Fisheries host dinner for mental health iniative

Published 7 October 2020

The culmination of lockdown, rules that seem to change weekly and general uncertainty surrounding the future of the industry means …

Industry insights

CODE meets Brodie Meah & Max Venning, Top Cuvée

Published 7 October 2020

A real lockdown triumph, this week we chat to founders of Top Cuvée – and more recently Shop Cuvée – …

Mourad Mazouz launches Mo Diner on Heddon Street

Published 7 October 2020

Even if you don’t recognise the name, you’ll almost certainly be familiar with the restaurants Mourad Mazouz is behind: sketch, …

Mourad Mazouz launches Mo Diner on Heddon Street

Published 7 October 2020

Even if you don’t recognise the name, you’ll almost certainly be familiar with the restaurants Mourad Mazouz is behind: sketch, …

Industry news

The Alchemist launches swap shop to support food banks

Published 6 October 2020

Despite the challenges facing the hospitality industry, it’s been great to see how many businesses have commendably continued to help …

Ominous developments in Paris

Published 6 October 2020

Running a hospitality business right now must be like walking a highwire – you have to keep moving, cautiously, but …

Ominous developments in Paris

Published 6 October 2020

Running a hospitality business right now must be like walking a highwire – you have to keep moving, cautiously, but …

Industry news

Loyal Tavern’s Tom Cenci returns to Stoney Street by Night

Published 5 October 2020

It was sad news when the Loyal Tavern closed, so it’s great to hear that its chef, Tom Cenci, is …

CODE’s Happiness in Hospitality 2020

Published 5 October 2020

Radio 4’s All in the Mind and The Wellcome Collection released a survey today saying that nearly half of all …

CODE’s Happiness in Hospitality 2020

Published 5 October 2020

Radio 4’s All in the Mind and The Wellcome Collection released a survey today saying that nearly half of all …

Industry insights

You’ve got mail

Published 2 October 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman pens a letter to Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London Dear Mr Khan I hope you’ve …

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 2 October 2020

Published 2 October 2020

From Soho to Stoney Street. Here are the best things the CODE team ate this week. BAO Soho Having (shamefully) …

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 2 October 2020

Published 2 October 2020

From Soho to Stoney Street. Here are the best things the CODE team ate this week. BAO Soho Having (shamefully) …

Long reads

Not just a flash in the pan

Published 2 October 2020

The pandemic forced plenty of chefs and restaurateurs to rethink their businesses, creating some innovative and unexpected ways to connect with their customers. …

The team behind Casa do Frango to launch Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf

Published 2 October 2020

A CODE team (and app) favourite, we’re happy to hear the news that the team behind Casa do Frango are …

The team behind Casa do Frango to launch Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf

Published 2 October 2020

A CODE team (and app) favourite, we’re happy to hear the news that the team behind Casa do Frango are …

Industry news

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen to open in Kingly Court

Published 1 October 2020

A rare bit of good news had the food world celebrating on Instagram last night: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen will launch …

Back in the kitchen

Published 1 October 2020

Creative people get easily restless. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that hospitality people (who are creative by nature) …

Back in the kitchen

Published 1 October 2020

Creative people get easily restless. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that hospitality people (who are creative by nature) …

Industry insights

CODE meets the founders of representation platform Black Book

Published 30 September 2020

This week, we meet the three founders of Black Book Dr Anna Sulan Masing, Zoe Adjonyoh and Frankie Reddin to …

Five places to enjoy a long lunch on the CODE app

Published 30 September 2020

Move over late nights, it’s time for the return of the long lunch. With new restrictions forcing restaurants and pubs to close by …

Five places to enjoy a long lunch on the CODE app

Published 30 September 2020

Move over late nights, it’s time for the return of the long lunch. With new restrictions forcing restaurants and pubs to close by …

Industry news

The Tramshed Project is a new work food and events space in Shoreditch

Published 30 September 2020

Helping businesses to thrive rather than just survive in the new normal: we like the aim of new east London …

Chantelle Nicholson launches Hackney pop-up All’s Well

Chantelle Nicholson launches Hackney pop-up All’s Well

On the shelf: this season’s book reviews

London to move into Tier 2: what it means for hospitality

London to move into Tier 2: what it means for hospitality

Gather your spatulas and wine buckets

CODE meets Jenny Pagoni, Ampeli

CODE meets Jenny Pagoni, Ampeli

St. JOHN launches bakery at Borough Corner

What the new three-tier system means for hospitality

What the new three-tier system means for hospitality

Pizza East opens deli

JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

Last orders

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 8 October

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 8 October

Electric Bar & Diner launches at The Ned

Scotland on high alert: is London next?

Scotland on high alert: is London next?

Patty&Bun and Shake Shack join forces to create ultimate burger kit

Andrew Clarke and The Fisheries host dinner for mental health iniative

Andrew Clarke and The Fisheries host dinner for mental health iniative

CODE meets Brodie Meah & Max Venning, Top Cuvée

Mourad Mazouz launches Mo Diner on Heddon Street

Mourad Mazouz launches Mo Diner on Heddon Street

The Alchemist launches swap shop to support food banks

Ominous developments in Paris

Ominous developments in Paris

Loyal Tavern’s Tom Cenci returns to Stoney Street by Night

CODE’s Happiness in Hospitality 2020

CODE’s Happiness in Hospitality 2020

You’ve got mail

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 2 October 2020

The best things the CODE team ate this week: 2 October 2020

Not just a flash in the pan

The team behind Casa do Frango to launch Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf

The team behind Casa do Frango to launch Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen to open in Kingly Court

Back in the kitchen

Back in the kitchen

CODE meets the founders of representation platform Black Book

Five places to enjoy a long lunch on the CODE app

Five places to enjoy a long lunch on the CODE app

The Tramshed Project is a new work food and events space in Shoreditch

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