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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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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 …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Charlie Sims and Honey Spencer’s Hackney

Published 22 May 2026

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

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Good, Better, Best – How Victor Lugger turned the QR code into a tool for world-class hospitality

Published 19 May 2026

Victor Lugger founded the Big Mamma Group in Paris with Tigrane Seydoux in 2013. The group now operates 36 restaurants …

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Published 15 May 2026

A local’s guide to North Cornwall Summer getaway planning made easy with local expert Emma Henderson’s guide to the North …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Oded Oren’s Hackney

Published 14 May 2026

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

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Published 8 May 2026

A first look at The Trof, Manchester Trof (est. 2003) in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been rebranded as The Trof …

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CODE Neighbourhoods: Hackney

Published 8 May 2026

For the first in our new series, CODE Neighbourhoods, we’re heading east to Hackney, home to some of the most exciting …

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Pre-register now for Happiest Places to Work 2027

Published 5 May 2026

Pre-registration is open for CODE’s Happiest Places to Work 2027. Our Happiest Places to Work campaign is a highlight of the …

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What Makes a Happy Team?

Published 5 May 2026

Last year, CODE brought together some of the winners of CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work, in partnership with Planday, …

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5 Dishes to Try at Sargasso

Published 5 May 2026

“It’s a privilege to work in a kitchen like Sargasso’s,” says Tess Dening, senior sous chef at Sargasso in Margate, the seaside …

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What we’re reading

Published 30 April 2026

A first look at Burro, Covent Garden Trullo’s Conor Gadd has taken over one of the former Petersham Nurseries sites …

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Why Handheld Service is Taking Over

Published 29 April 2026

At CODE, we spend a lot of time looking at what’s new on the restaurant floor and the new developments …

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12 Standout Initiatives from CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work

Published 29 April 2026

Every year, when we gather around the judging table to select the winners of CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work, …