Industry news Archive

Industry news

El Pastor heads to Soho

Published 5 March 2021

The reopening of restaurants is coming ever closer, and there are some great new launches to get excited about, too. …

Industry news

The Budget’s menu decoded

Published 4 March 2021

Our boy Rishi has spoken. Our one ally in the Government announced his Budget yesterday and although the Chancellor made …

Industry news

Thai on the terrace

Published 3 March 2021

While we wait for today’s Budget announcement, looking forward to next month when dining outside is allowed is a welcome …

Industry news

The industry awaits this week’s budget announcement #savehospitalityrishi

Published 2 March 2021

“The budget on Wednesday will be very closely watched by hospitality,” wrote CODE’s editor Lisa Markwell in this week’s Bulletin. …

Industry news

Comment: Food for thought

Published 1 March 2021

An Instagram post went viral over the weekend in which the Four Legs restaurant responded to an influencer who had …

Industry news

Tom Kerridge enters the fast good game with Bad Vegan

Published 26 February 2021

It’s an unexpected but exciting move from Tom Kerridge, as it’s been announced he’s set to make his mark on …

Industry news

Here come the Daddies

Published 25 February 2021

The reopening timetable wasn’t the news that everyone in hospitality hoped for. But at least we have a date to …

Industry news

Poster Bakes creates buns for a good cause

Published 24 February 2021

Recognising that good food can bring a community together and raise money for a good cause, last July we shared …

Industry news

The reopening timetable for hospitality – and the industry responds

Published 23 February 2021

Following months of uncertainty, yesterday the Prime Minister revealed his timetable (roadmap is archaic and misleading, in our opinion) for …

Industry news

Ombra goes nationwide

Published 22 February 2021

One of lockdown’s success stories, it was clear when we caught up with Mitshel Ibrahim of Ombra last year that …

Industry news

Tweet out to help out

Published 19 February 2021

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, last night posted a tweet in which he said “Over the next few …

Industry news

ASAP Pizza goes global

Published 18 February 2021

Back in October, pizza fans rejoiced as the team behind Flor brought ASAP Pizza out of hibernation. Continuing its success, now …

Industry news

The Deli does delivery

Published 17 February 2021

One positive to take from the past year is the many new delivery and meal-kit platforms that have appeared, offering …

Industry news

The return of Prawn on the Farm

Published 16 February 2021

When CODE caught up with Rick and Katie Toogood back in August, they were nervously preparing to launch ‘Prawn on …

Industry news

What we’re reading: the best online butchers

Published 15 February 2021

In addition to the ‘what we’re reading’ section of the Bulletin, we’ll be sharing some of our favourite articles throughout …

Industry news

Wham BAM, thank you BAO

Published 15 February 2021

Stand by for a very exciting collaboration. BAO has continued to surprise us during lockdown, launching a Dine in Cinema, …

Industry news

Jason Atherton eats Monster Munch! Secrets of charity cookbook Chefs at Home

Published 12 February 2021

It’s certainly no cause for celebration, but the one-year anniversary of the first lockdown is fast approaching. To mark the …

Industry news

Introducing Belazu x CODE video series

Published 11 February 2021

Have you ever wondered what makes a £1 bottle of balsamic vinegar different from a £15 bottle? Or perhaps what …

Industry news

How to celebrate Lunar new year

Published 11 February 2021

Tomorrow night, celebrations for the Lunar new year begin, as we welcome a fresh start and the year of the …

Industry news

Fabled restaurateur Joe Allen dies aged 87

Published 10 February 2021

The family of Joe Allen has announced that the theatreland restaurateur, and founder of the eponymous restaurants in London, Paris …

Industry news

Restaurants get romantic

Published 9 February 2021

We’ll soon be celebrating our first – and hopefully last – Valentine’s Day in lockdown. February 14th is not ordinarily the …

Industry news

Meet Endo at Rotunda’s little sister Sumi

Published 8 February 2021

His ultra-high-end White City restaurant, Endo at Rotunda, caused a sensation on opening, and now chef Endo Kazutoshi has another …

Industry news

Stein’s shellfish generosity

Published 5 February 2021

With all the Covid challenges faced by the hospitality industry at the moment, the impact of Brexit has been somewhat …

Industry news

Get Gunpowder at home with Empire Biryani

Published 4 February 2021

The rise and rise of dark and delivery-only kitchen suggests they’re here to stay, and the latest to launch is …

Industry news

What we’re reading: Michel Roux Jr reflects on 2020

Published 3 February 2021

In addition to the ‘what we’re reading’ section of the Bulletin, we’ll be sharing some of our favourite articles throughout …

Industry news

Take a virtual holiday in Kensington at Pascor

Published 3 February 2021

Pascor, a new Aegean restaurant on Kensington High Street, has the kind of menu that might be more at home …

Industry news

Hospitality wins big at Mayfair Community Awards

Published 2 February 2021

Many of our news stories in the past year – as well as our Lockdown Heroes list back in September …

Industry news

Introducing Friends of CODE

Published 1 February 2021

At CODE, our aim is to reward, inspire, connect and educate hospitality professionals. In the most challenging period our industry has ever faced, it’s been more important than …

Industry news

Elizabeth Haigh launches Mei Mei feast boxes

Published 29 January 2021

With the Lunar new year coming up, Elizabeth Haigh – who we spoke to about her Borough Market restaurant Mei …

Industry news

Hot Stone heads to Fitzrovia

Published 28 January 2021

Make-your-own and takeaway has helped to fill the void over the last few months, but it’s not quite the same …