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12 things to do on CODE in Borough

Published 5 December 2024

Borough is in the midst of a resurgence, with openings that can’t be ignored. Head south, dive into the crowds …

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18 things to do on CODE in Hackney

Published 12 November 2024

Hackney is hyped as one of London’s coolest areas. But beyond the hype, there are some great places to explore …

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CODE Founders Series

Published 20 August 2024

The initial CODE Founder Series is now complete, however please keep an eye on our socials and newsletters for the …

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The Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant Awards 2023

Published 17 April 2023

Nominations are now open for The Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant Awards for 2023. For six weeks, no stone …

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Slow food for thought

Published 20 December 2022

With biodiversity a hot topic on the world stage, we look at what’s happening to protect nature’s larder on home …

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The top 10 places in London for a cheese toastie

Published 15 December 2022

The chef Holly Chaves became London’s Queen of Cheese while running her popular and longstanding pop-up, Wind & Rind, in …

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Frankie Reddin and Lorraine Copes on the gender and ethnicity pay gap

Published 14 December 2022

Four years ago, the gender pay gap was recorded as nine per cent. Today, in 2022, the industry has regressed, …

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Spoons supper club founder Rahel Stephanie on Indonesian food in the UK

Published 13 December 2022

I noticed there were problems with the assimilation of many Asian cuisines in UK food culture immediately upon moving to …

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General manager of Midland Grand Dining Room Emma Underwood looks ahead

Published 13 December 2022

Since March 2020, it has been impossible to look at the future of our industry without considering that fateful month …

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Britain is entering a new and exciting age of sommeliers

Published 12 December 2022

Gone are the days of tall, thin, very white sommeliers who scoff at your choices and upsell you nonsense. For …

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UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls talks about the ‘magic’ of the industry, and inspiring the 25 per cent

Published 12 December 2022

It’s clear from this report that for customers, hospitality sprinkles a little bit of magic into the everyday. The sector exists …

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Alina Nikulishyna and Sofiia Vystoropska, Corinthia London, on CODE’s 30 under 30

Published 11 December 2022

As part of this year’s 30 under 30 list, we have awarded three entrants a special accolade. The third is …

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Jack Feeny, founder of No Mise en Plastic, on CODE’s 30 under 30

Published 9 December 2022

As part of this year’s 30 under 30 list, we have awarded three entrants a special accolade. The ‘Innovator award’ …

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Jessica Thompson, Co-owner & general manager, Mingary Castle on 30 under 30

Published 8 December 2022

As part of this year’s 30 under 30 list, we have awarded three entrants a special accolade. The first is …

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Chef and Darjeeling Express founder Asma Khan sheds light on a restaurant team as family

Published 5 December 2022

When we reopened our restaurant, post-Covid, in 2021, we had a mix of experienced and inexperienced front of house team …

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CODE 30 under 30: Championing young talent is more important than ever

Published 5 December 2022

As we get ready to launch CODE’s 30 under 30 class of 2022/23, we hear from CODE founder Adam Hyman …

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Celebrating CODE’s 30 under 30 alumni: Shing Tat Chung and Erchen Chang

Published 4 December 2022

As we get ready to launch CODE’s 30 under 30 class of 2022/23, we look back at CODE’s 30 under …

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From front of house to the back of beyond

Published 3 December 2022

Restaurant manager Kiloran Buckler had the respect of her peers and colleagues and the love of her customers – but …

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Adam Hyman on how Paris is winning after Brexit

Published 3 December 2022

As my Eurostar whizzed across northern France last Thursday morning, I found myself in conversation with a friendly fella on …

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Indiana Rossi, wine buyer & GM of The Good Wine Shop on CODE 30 under 30

Published 2 December 2022

As we get ready to launch CODE’s 30 under 30 class of 2022/23, wine buyer & multi-site GM of The …

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Stosie Madi of the Parkers Arms discusses how passion drives her business

Published 30 November 2022

How do you get passionate people to work for you?Firstly, we look for people who are keen and eager. You …

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Countertalk founder Ravneet Gill offers her advice to new hospitality talent

Published 30 November 2022

As we get ready to launch CODE’s 30 under 30 class of 2022/23, the author and chef Ravneet Gill discusses …

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Tommy Banks on CODE 30 under 30 and how it helps recognise hospitality talent

Published 29 November 2022

The Black Swan chef-patron Tommy Banks on what CODE’s 30 under 30 means to him. Tommy Banks was an emerging …

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UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls discusses a challenging year for the industry

Published 29 November 2022

Many would have imagined the hospitality industry would be well into its post-pandemic recovery stride by now, but instead it …

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KOL Restaurant’s Santiago Lastra talks CODE’s 30 under 30 class of 2022/23

Published 28 November 2022

As we get ready to launch CODE’s 30 under 30 class of 2022/23, Santiago Lastra, of the Mexican restaurant KOL, …

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Happiness in Hospitality: Mark McCulloch, Hospitality Rising founder, shares his views on the report

Published 28 November 2022

When it comes to hospitality, there is no disputing the fact people are at the centre of every business. In …

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Happiness in Hospitality 2022: Why do you work in hospitality?

Published 23 November 2022

A survey of the hospitality industry as a place to work. Our fourth annual Happiness in Hospitality report asks one …

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CODE Happiness in Hospitality 2022: Hawksmoor co-founder Will Beckett on the perks of being in hospitality

Published 22 November 2022

This week, we launch our annual Happiness in Hospitality report. Our fourth report asks one simple question: why do you …

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Happiness in Hospitality 2022: A message from our founder Adam Hyman

Published 21 November 2022

This week, we launch our annual Happiness in Hospitality report. Our fourth report asks one simple question: why do you …

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A chef and small business owner on what the Budget means to him

Published 18 November 2022

I missed the budget. At least in real time. I was busy peeling potatoes in my mate’s pub, having temporarily …