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CODE Founders Series 2026

Published 25 August 2026

The CODE Founders Series, in partnership with Toast, is back. Now in its third year, this popular panel series explores what …

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What we’re reading

Published 21 August 2026

A first look at Mor, Carbis Bay Tom Sellers of Restaurant Story has opened in Cornwall and named his restaurant …

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What we’re reading

Published 14 August 2026

Simon Rogan’s guide to eating in and around Southampton Heading for the South Coast before summer is out? Let Hampshire …

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10 questions with José Pizarro

Published 12 August 2026

This year, José Pizarro is celebrating 15 years on Bermondsey Street, where he now has three restaurants – his original …

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What we’re reading

Published 7 August 2026

11 places to eat in and around Salisbury plus win a two-night stay at The Beckford Arms Don’t sleep on …

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5 Dishes to Try at Cavita

Published 4 August 2026

Chef Adriana Cavita is the founder and chef patron of Cavita, a modern Mexican restaurant in Marylebone, where British produce …

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What we’re reading

Published 30 July 2026

Where to eat in Whitstable Deal and Margate are on the up and up but we think Whitstable might just …

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What we’re reading

Published 23 July 2026

5 reasons why La Locanda deserved to win the title of best local restaurant in Britain “One visit simply isn’t …

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Why open a restaurant in today’s climate?

Published 23 July 2026

Why open a restaurant in today’s climate? This was the question we put to the five industry experts at our …

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10 questions with Holly Middleton-Joseph of Hausu

Published 17 July 2026

Holly Middleton-Joseph is the head chef of Hausu in Peckham, which she co-founded with her brother Tom and their business …

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What we’re reading

Published 17 July 2026

Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 How is it that the same restaurants end up on all the …

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5 Dishes to Try at Lai Rai

Published 14 July 2026

Lai Rai is a new school Vietnamese restaurant in Peckham with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The name, if you’re wondering, …

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What we’re reading

Published 12 July 2026

A first look at Chez Rose Elizabeth Carter has the inside track on Spencer Metzger’s takeover of the former Little …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Mark Gurney’s Peckham

Published 10 July 2026

“Levan is a love letter to Paris”, says Mark Gurney, co-founder, with Matt Bushnell, of Levan in 2018. The restaurant’s …

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CODE’s Triple Take: Jack Macrae and Viggo Blegvad of Mondo’s top three karaoke spots in South East London

Published 7 July 2026

Jack Macrae and Viggo Blegvad are the co-founders of cult sandwich brand Mondo Sando at Grove House Tavern and its …

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10 questions with Will Beckett of Hawksmoor

Published 6 July 2026

Will Beckett is the co-founder and CEO of Hawksmoor, the British steak house groups now in 14 locations across the globe …

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What we’re reading

Published 3 July 2026

A first look at Keller, a destination disguised as a simple neighbourhood restaurant “There’s long been a feeling,” writes Elizabeth …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Jacob Stuttard and Jake Bucknall’s Peckham

Published 3 July 2026

Jacob Stuttard and Jake Bucknall – both members of CODE’s 30 under 30, Class of 2024/25 – are co-founders of …

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The cost of excellence: hospitality’s workplace culture question

Published 2 July 2026

Workplace culture has become one of hospitality’s biggest talking points over the past year. Stories of toxic environments and difficult …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Peckham

Published 26 June 2026

CODE Neighbourhoods is an ongoing series celebrating the country’s most dynamic eating and drinking destinations. This time, we’re in Peckham, …

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5 Dishes to Try at The Hero

Published 22 June 2026

The Hero in Maida Vale is one of the most beloved pubs in the Public House Group stable, known for …

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What we’re reading

Published 19 June 2026

The CODE Lunch: Romano’s at Simpson’s in the Strand Introducing the CODE Lunch, a new series which sees CODE sit …

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The CODE Lunch: Romano’s at Simpson’s in the Strand

Published 18 June 2026

Introducing the CODE Lunch, a new series which sees CODE sit down to lunch at a major new restaurant opening …

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What we’re reading

Published 12 June 2026

Putting Norfolk wine on the map An interview with Jules Perowne, CEO of Perowne International, on building Cobble Hill, her …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Michael Sager’s Hackney

Published 5 June 2026

Welcome to CODE Neighbourhoods, an essential guide to Hackney from the chefs and restaurateurs that know it best. Michael Sager …

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VAT’s The Problem

Published 2 June 2026

Dear reader, I love hospitality. We all know what an amazing industry it is but at the same time we …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Budgie Montoya of Cafe Kowloon’s Hackney

Published 29 May 2026

Welcome to CODE Neighbourhoods, an essential guide to Hackney from the chefs and restaurateurs that know it best. Budgie Montoya …

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What we’re reading

Published 29 May 2026

A first look at The Latimer: Good Food Guide Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman with an indirect plea to …

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On Legacy: women making a mark on the hospitality industry

Published 28 May 2026

One strong theme that came through in our interviews with CODE’s three Women of the Year this year – Fay …

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What we’re reading

Published 24 May 2026

The disobedient language of Bulgarian food: Chuzhdopoklonnichestvo “Why is rusticity aspirational when it’s Tuscan but embarrassing when it’s Balkan?” asks Bulgarian chef and restaurateur …