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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 …

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October’s Employee of the Month

Published 31 October 2019

CODE’s Employee of the Month for October is Pauline Bearune, Head Waitress at Nutshell. When did you realize you wanted to work in hospitality? Coming from …

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Two minutes with Annabel Thomas, Nc’nean

Published 31 October 2019

For this week’s Careers Q&A, we caught up with Annabel Thomas, founder of organic whisky distillery Nc’nean. Annabel shared the …

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Two minutes with Zoe Adjonyoy, Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen

Published 24 October 2019

This week’s CODE Careers Q&A is with Zoe Adjonyoh, owner of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen. Zoe chats to CODE about how …

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Two minutes with Apollonia Poilâne, Poilâne

Published 11 October 2019

For this week’s Careers Q&A we caught up Apollonia Poilâne, CEO and third generation family member of world famous bakery Poilâne. She shared …

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Two minutes with Robby Jenks, The Samling Hotel

Published 11 October 2019

Under the spotlight this week is Robby Jenks, the recently appointed Executive Chef at The Samling Hotel. Having completely relaunched …

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Two minutes with James Hill, Hampton Manor

Published 11 October 2019

This week CODE caught up with James Hill from Hampton Manor. He chatted to us about how he grew up …

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Two minutes with Luke Selby, Mortimer House

Published 11 October 2019

This week CODE catches up with Luke Selby, currently a guest chef at Mortimer House. Selby tells us how Raymond …

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In coversation with Sat Bains

Published 11 October 2019

From the location of his restaurant to the title of his book, Sat Bains is clearly a chef of singular …

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Two minutes with Selin Kiazim, Oklava and Kyseri

Published 11 October 2019

This week CODE hears from Selin Kiazim, chef owner of Okalva and Kyseri. Selin chats to us about how traditional …

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Two minutes with Ali Borer, Smoking Goat

Published 4 September 2019

In this week’s Q&A we hear from Ali Borer, Head Chef at Smoking Goat in Shoreditch, arguably one of the …

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Happiness in Hospitality 2019

Published 1 September 2019

A survey of the hospitality industry as a place to work. Our second annual Happiness in Hospitality report considers important …

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Two minutes with Masha Rener, Lina Stores

Published 28 August 2019

In this week’s Q&A we hear from Masha Rener, Head Chef at Lina Stores. Masha updates us on their new …

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Two minutes with Salvatore Moscato, Circolo

Published 22 August 2019

This week, the head chef of much-loved Circolo, Salvatore Moscato, talks to CODE about why he loves Parisian hospitality, having supportive …

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August Employee of the Month

Published 19 August 2019

Kevin Coetzee, operations director at Humble Grape, is CODE’s August Employee of the Month. Kevin Coetzee is Operations Director at Humble Grape …

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Two minutes with Nick Beardshaw, Kerridge’s Bar & Grill

Published 14 August 2019

This week Nick Beardshaw, Head Chef at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, talks to CODE about his last great meal in London, why …

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Two minutes with Meedu Saad, Kiln

Published 7 August 2019

Coming under this week’s CODE Careers Q&A spotlight is Kiln’s Head Chef, Meedu Saad. Meedu chats to us about rising …

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Two minutes with Mitch Tonks

Published 31 July 2019

In this week’s Q&A, Mitch Tonks sits down with CODE to chat about his switch from accountancy to hospitality, why …

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Two minutes with Oli Brown, Duck Duck Goose

Published 24 July 2019

In this week’s Q&A, Oli Brown, founder and chef at Duck Duck Goose, talks to CODE about getting his start …

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July Employee of the Month

Published 22 July 2019

Nicola Lamb is July’s CODE employee of the month. Nicola is a pastry chef and ice cream sandwich maker at Happy …

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Two minutes with Patrick Powell, Allegra

Published 17 July 2019

In this week’s Q&A, Patrick Powell, Head Chef at Allegra, sits down with CODE to chat about where he’s looking …

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Two minutes with Will Campbell-Rowntree

Published 10 July 2019

This week Artesian’s Will Campbell-Rowntree, recent winnter of this year’s No.3 Gin Unlock Taste Competition, talks to CODE about winning the …