Industry insights Archive

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Two minutes with Ben Murphy, Launceston Place

Published 11 March 2020

We catch up with Ben Murphy, Head Chef of Launceston Place, for our latest careers Q&A. From finding his feet …

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CODE meets Tom Aikens, Muse

Published 9 March 2020

Acclaimed chef Tom Aikens opened his 25-cover Belgravia restaurant Muse in January, marking his much-anticipated return to fine dining. Aikens …

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What would your Mother say?

Published 7 March 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman has some beef booking Sunday lunch During the week I found myself looking for somewhere to book for Mother’s …

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Two minutes with Tania Rahman, Chit Chaat Chai

Published 4 March 2020

For our latest Careers Q&A we chat to Tania Rahman, founder of Indian street-food stall turned restaurant, Chit Chaat Chai. …

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CODE meets Sam Harrison, Sam’s Riverside

Published 2 March 2020

Sam Harrison’s new restaurant on the Thames recently launched, 14 years on from opening his first restaurant Sam’s Brassserie. CODE …

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Two minutes with Monika Linton, Brindisa

Published 26 February 2020

This week we catch up with Monika Linton, founder of Brindisa – one of London’s most beloved Spanish ventures, running …

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CODE meets Melanie Brown, The Laundry

Published 24 February 2020

In between opening her new restaurant The Laundry, running wine shop Specialist Cellars and launching her own collection of wines, …

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Service with a side of empathy

Published 22 February 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman talks about the importance of service in his latest weekly column. It’s probably no secret that …

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Two minutes with Fez Ozalgan, Barboun

Published 19 February 2020

This week we chat to Fez Ozalgan, Head Chef at recently opened Middle-Eastern restaurant Barboun. She tells us about her …

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CODE meets Dominique Ansel

Published 17 February 2020

World-renowned pastry chef and inventor of the Cronut Dominique Ansel recently opened his latest venture in Covent Garden: Dominique Ansel …

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Trying to read all about it

Published 15 February 2020

While struggling to find something to read, CODE’s Adam Hyman wonders if there’s an opportunity for a new food magazine …

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Two minutes with Mark Birchall, Moor Hall

Published 12 February 2020

We catch up with chef-patron of Moor Hall Mark Birchall for our latest careers Q&A. He chats about the importance …

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CODE meets Ellen Parr, Lucky & Joy

Published 10 February 2020

For this week’s Q&A, we chat to Ellen Parr, co-founder of the recently opened Chinese-inspired restaurant Lucky & Joy. She …

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Two minutes with Elliott Grover, Duck & Waffle

Published 5 February 2020

This week we chat to Elliott Grover, executive chef at Duck & Waffle. He talks about how Mark Hix helped …

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CODE meets Simon Mitchell, KERB

Published 3 February 2020

In our new weekly column, hospitality figures making waves in the industry share their stories, offer advice to those starting …

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Two minutes with Lorraine Abrahams, Ampéli

Published 29 January 2020

For our latest Careers Q&A we chat to Lorraine Abrahams, general manager of newly opened Mediterranean restaurant Ampéli. She tells …

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Two minutes with Martha Ortiz, Ella Canta

Published 22 January 2020

This week we talk to Martha Ortiz, the restaurateur and chef behind Ella Canta at the InterContinental London Park Lane …

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Global expectations

Published 18 January 2020

In the first instalment of his new weekly column, our founder Adam Hyman looks at the one issue affecting every …

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Two minutes with Shaun Presland, Pacific

Published 15 January 2020

This week we chat to Shaun Presland, executive chef of Pacific. He shares how he got his start cooking for …

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January’s Employee of the Month

Published 10 January 2020

CODE’s Employee of the Month for January is Joshua Wilkinson, assistant restaurant manager at Claridge’s. When did you realise you …

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Two minutes with Theo Randall

Published 8 January 2020

For our latest Careers Q&A we speak to Theo Randall, chef patron of Theo Randall at The Intercontinental. He offers …

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Two minutes with Joe Howley, Passo

Published 18 December 2019

This week we chat to Joe Howley, head chef at Italian restaurant and wine bar Passo. He speaks about starting …

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Two minutes with Ian Webber, The Farmers Arms

Published 11 December 2019

This week we chat to Ian Webber, executive chef at The Farmers Arms in Devon. He speaks about what’s next …

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Bibendum’s top drink trends for 2020

Published 4 December 2019

From ever more detailed styles of low and no alcohol drinks to pioneering producers and innovative packaging, the biggest drinks …

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Two minutes with Imogen Davis, Native

Published 4 December 2019

For our latest Careers Q&A we chatted to Imogen Davis, co-founder of Native. She told CODE about how her entry …

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Set the bar high

Published 3 December 2019

From the rise of the aperitif to superlative after dinner cocktails, here’s why bars in restaurants are soaring. By Chloe …

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Two minutes with Angelika Oparczyk, Bank House

Published 27 November 2019

We chatted to Angelika Oparczyk, general manager of Bank House, for this week’s careers Q&A. She shared how she got her …

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November’s Employee of the Month

Published 15 November 2019

CODE’s Employee of the Month for November is Mesha Campbell, waitress at Zelman Meats When did you realise you wanted to work in hospitality? …

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Two minutes with Huzefa Sajawal, Fatt Pundit

Published 13 November 2019

In this week’s Q&A we hear from Huzefa Sajawal of Fatt Pundit. He speaks about how his grandmother cooking Lucknow …

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Two minutes with Daniel Alt, The Barbary

Published 7 November 2019

We caught up with Daniel Alt, Head chef The Barbary, for the latest careers Q&A. We chatted about how he …