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The Colonel’s new normal

Published 25 August 2020

As KFC drops its “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan, CODE’s Adam Hyman asks what else restaurants are going to tell us not to do …

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The changing concept of space and what it means for hospitality

Published 20 August 2020

In this weeks column, CODE’s Adam Hyman discusses how our relationship with space has changed over recent months and the …

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CODE meets Shuko Oda, Koya

Published 19 August 2020

Shuko Oda launched Japanese udon noodle restaurant Koya ten years ago, at a time when – with the exception of …

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Displacing the days

Published 15 August 2020

In his weekly column, CODE’s founder Adam Hyman discusses how the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has changed the …

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CODE meets Jun Tanaka, The Ninth

Published 12 August 2020

Jun Tanaka began his culinary career at Le Gavroche, going on to work alongside Michelin-starred chefs including Nico Ladenis and …

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Every little helps

Published 11 August 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman looks at the Eat Out to Help Out scheme a week after it launched and what …

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CODE meets Rick & Katie, Prawn on the Lawn

Published 4 August 2020

The creativity of the hospitality industry has been more evident than ever in recent times, and Prawn On The Lawn …

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CODE meets Laura Christie & Selin Kiazim, Oklava

Published 28 July 2020

With sites in both Shoreditch and Fitzrovia, Turkish-Cypriot restaurant and wine bar Oklava is a firm favourite on the London …

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CODE meets Mitshel Ibrahim, Ombra

Published 21 July 2020

Having worked at some of London’s most renowned restaurants, including The Clove Club and The Dairy Group, and witnessed his …

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CODE meets Riaz Phillips, Community Comfort

Published 16 July 2020

Raising £20,000 in just two days to support Black and Ethnic Minority communities impacted by COVID-19, Community Comfort brings together …

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Learn in lockdown: Finance and strategy for reopening with Asif Muhammad

Published 26 June 2020

On Thursday 25 June, we welcomed back Asif Muhammad from financial management and operational consultants Main Course Associates for a follow up …

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Restaurant delivery – the new norm

Published 25 May 2020

Slerp and Crosstown founder JP Then talks about his experience as an independent operator with delivery and why he launched …

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Learn in lockdown: Wellbeing & Community with Harri

Published 21 May 2020

Looking after staff has been one of the biggest challenges for operators during COVID-19, and will likely alter the way …

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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: 5 FAQs

Published 14 May 2020

The hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus induced economic downturn. The Coronavirus Job Retention …

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Learn in lockdown: Design for social distancing with David Chenery

Published 12 May 2020

As we start to learn more about exiting lockdown and the restrictions that the Government will be putting in place …

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Hospitality industry resources from Harri

Published 12 May 2020

COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown has presented unforeseen issues to our industry. Harri have created some useful resources in response …

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Learn in lockdown: Finance and strategy webinar with Asif Muhammad

Published 27 April 2020

On Monday 27 April, we hosted a webinar with financial management and operational consultants Main Course Associates, to advise how …

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Learn in lockdown: Andrew Clarke’s isolation kitchen

Published 19 April 2020

As part of CODE’s ‘Learn in lockdown’ series, where we bring insightful, educational and entertaining digital content to our community, …

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Learn in lockdown: Wine pairings with Bert Blaize and Claire Strickett

Published 18 April 2020

As part of CODE’s ‘Learn in lockdown’ series, where we bring insightful, educational and entertaining digital content to our community, …

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Learn in lockdown: Fix8 kombucha masterclass

Published 17 April 2020

On Wednesday 15 April, Fix8 kombucha took over the CODE Instagram Live for a kombucha brewing masterclass and live Q&A. …

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Learn in lockdown: Undiscovered wines of the world with Diogenes the Dog Owner, Sunny Hodge

Published 16 April 2020

As part of CODE’s ‘Learn in lockdown’ series, where we bring insightful, educational and entertaining digital content to our community, …

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Learn in lockdown: Watershed School e-workshops

Published 16 April 2020

Now that pace of life has slowed and the ‘new-normal’ has started to feel slightly more natural, we continue to …

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Learn in lockdown: Simple tips to manage stress

Published 15 April 2020

On Tuesday 14 April, we hosted a webinar with Kelly’s Cause Foundation, a charity dedicated to securing the mental health …

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Learn in lockdown: How to communicate in a crisis

Published 9 April 2020

On Wednesday 8 April, we hosted a webinar with specialist restaurant PR and communications consultant, Hugh Richard Wright. Hugh delivered an …

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Two minutes with Will Bowlby, Kricket

Published 8 April 2020

For this week’s Careers Q&A we talk to Will Bowlby, Co-founder of much-loved Indian restaurant Kricket. He shares with us …

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Learn in lockdown: New regulations for hospitality

Published 3 April 2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”) came into force on 26th March. The Regulations require the …

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Learn in lockdown: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Published 2 April 2020

On Wednesday 1 April, we hosted a webinar with specialist HR consultants, Solution 22. The 30 minute session saw Helen …

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Learn in lockdown: Jancis Robinson’s Purple Pages

Published 2 April 2020

While we all find ourselves with a bit more time on our hands, we’re encouraging our members and the wider …

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Two minutes with Olivia Burt, MasterChef: The Professionals & Claridge’s

Published 1 April 2020

For this week’s Careers Q&A, we speak to Olivia Burt MasterChef: The Professionals 2019 finalist and sous chef at Claridge’s hotel. From …

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The one with the routine

Published 28 March 2020

While trying to keep to his daily routine on lockdown, CODE founder Adam Hyman takes stock on what might change …