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CODE visits Cornwall’s Melilot Farm, home to the future of farming

Published 12 September 2021

On a 120-acre farm in south east Cornwall, there’s something special brewing. It’s not just the compost tea or the …

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From front of house to the back of beyond

Published 26 May 2021

Restaurant manager Kiloran Buckler had the respect of her peers and colleagues and the love of her customers – but …

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On the shelf: spring’s best food books

Published 7 May 2021

CODE’s editor Lisa Markwell talks us through spring’s best food books Max’s Picnic Book, Max Halley and Ben Benton As …

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Cook to be kind: how chefs are helping children in need

Published 6 May 2021

The issue of child food poverty is age old but, despite the efforts of many, it continues – and last …

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Comment: More than a storm in a tea cup

Published 4 May 2021

Henrietta Lovell has won plaudits and a loyal fan base for her Rare Tea Company products – which are on …

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Eat it, drink it, wear it, send it: the best buys of the season

Published 27 April 2021

From those looking to treat themselves to the latest tableware, to those looking to buy a gift for a friend …

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Thinking outside the box

Published 26 April 2021

A vital part of successful food delivery is the packaging, as the last year has demonstrated. A revolutionary, female-led company …

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CODE Breaking: the openings to know about this month

Published 23 April 2021

In addition to our weekly Bulletin, here we round up this quarter’s biggest news and openings to know about in …

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A biodynamic duo in the wine industry

Published 22 April 2021

The makers of one of the best Chablis he’s ever tasted are a powerful mother and daughter team, says wine …

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Describe 2020 in one sentence…

Published 19 December 2020

What has been a hard year for so many in the hospitality industry both on a personal and professional level, not …

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On the shelf: the nerd section

Published 18 December 2020

For the first of three new food book round-ups, Lisa Markwell studies the books that study food and the way we eat. …

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Santiago Lastra’s dream of a restaurant

Published 17 December 2020

Perhaps one of London’s most anticipated openings of the year has been KOL – not least because its journey from inception to …

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Looking back… and forward

Published 15 December 2020

Five leading industry figures share their thoughts on 2020 and consider what might happen in 2021. Gemma Bell, Gemma Bell …

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In season: Christmas gift guide

Published 10 December 2020

From coffee shots to cookies, this winter we’ve rounded up all of the stuff you never even knew you needed in our Christmas gift …

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Drinks report: wines to buy now

Published 10 December 2020

Don’t we all deserve to drink good wine this festive season? Wine consultant Zeren Wilson, whose current projects include 6 Portland …

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CODE Breaking: Winter 2020

Published 9 December 2020

In addition to our weekly digital Bulletin, here we round up this quarter’s biggest news in the global restaurant and …

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Tools of the trade with Reiko Kaneko

Published 4 December 2020

In this regular feature, we take a closer look at the workspace of people who inspire us. Here ceramicist Reiko …

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Tipping point: the tipping vs wages debate

Published 29 October 2020

With everything else going on right now in hospitality, the discussion at the start of 2020 about tipping vs wages …

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On the shelf, the drinks edition

Published 27 October 2020

This year, wine sales have boomed in Britain as we all looked to treat ourselves during lockdown and perhaps expand …

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On the shelf: this season’s book reviews

Published 15 October 2020

This season, more than ever, reading has been a welcome distraction from life’s limitations. It’s been a bumper time for …

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Not just a flash in the pan

Published 2 October 2020

The pandemic forced plenty of chefs and restaurateurs to rethink their businesses, creating some innovative and unexpected ways to connect with their customers. …

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Back in time for lunch

Published 29 September 2020

Long-time restaurant lover Loyd Grossman celebrates the return, for now, of “the great social theatre of metropolitan life” A landmark on the slow – …

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What I learnt in lockdown

Published 22 September 2020

Many hospitality people spent the first weeks and months of the pandemic being furloughed or without their usual working patterns. …

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Living on the veg

Published 18 September 2020

Looking for purpose during lockdown, CODE’s own Chloë Hamilton returned to Flourish Produce, a farm supplying fruit and vegetables to …

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24 hours in Manchester

Published 17 September 2020

The city has changed and evolved so much in the last couple of years, it’s time to plot an around-the-clock …

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CODE Breaking: Autumn 2020

Published 15 September 2020

In addition to our weekly digital Bulletin, here we round up this quarter’s biggest news in the global restaurant and …

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We can’t run on empty

Published 14 September 2020

The crisis faced by restaurants during and after lockdown threw into stark relief a problem it already had – how …

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Tools of the Trade with BAO

Published 11 September 2020

In this regular feature, we take a look at the workspace of people who inspire us. Here co-founders and husband …

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The drinks report: pre-mixed cocktails

Published 10 September 2020

Sometimes the effort of making your own drink can seem like too much, especially when you’re used to the crystal-clear …

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Be Inclusive Hospitality: a community to champion change through action

Published 9 September 2020

Lorraine Copes is the founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality in addition to her roles as head of procurement at Corbin …