The chef and patron of three-Michelin-star Hélène Darroze at The Connaught talks to Molly Codyre about fifteen years of running one of London's best restaurants and the desire to always do better
The co-owner and general manager of Mingary Castle speaks to Molly Codyre about her glittering career, imposter syndrome and the impact the hospitality industry can have on your mental health
After eight years in Copenhagen, six of them working at the genre-defining Amass, Cat Kirkwood has unsurprisingly moved onto the UK's hottest new ticket in sustainability: Crocadon Farm
In between building cracking wine lists, the wine buyer at Manteca and Smokestak has built a support network for mums and dads in hospitality, shining a spotlight on the issues parents face in the industry
The founder and CEO of Nc'nean distillery talks about the false idea that women don't like whisky, the importance of sustainability and ushering in a new generation of scotch makers
From moving halfway across the world to open a restaurant, to battling the Coronavirus lockdowns, throughout it all Bomee Ki has been deftly juggling starting a business with looking after two kids. She chats to Molly Codyre about her career path, the impact of motherhood on the job and the success of Sollip
The head baker at Hampton Manor speaks to Molly Codyre about the importance of creating change with your sourcing, using heritage grains and the physical impact of the job
Growing up in her parent's successful restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand, Dara Klein spent a decade working in other industries before finally finding the right fit in kitchens, giving a whole new meaning to professional destiny
The journalist and author speaks to Molly Codyre about her journey into food, showing love through cooking and the gendered reality of cookbook writing
The chef and founder of Shwen Shwen speaks about the food of Sierra Leone, cooking through homesickness and the importance of centring women in conversations around African food
Jules Pearson is responsible for designing restaurant and bar concepts around the globe with hospitality group Ennismore. Molly Codyre speaks to her about travelling the world, juggling over 350 spaces and the importance of women in the workplace
For decades, SeeWoo has provided necessary produce and ingredients to Chinese restaurants and consumers around the UK. After taking over the business from her father, Lucy Mitchell is helping this indispensable food store become bigger and better than ever
From the stoves of NOPI to the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen and then her own thriving solo career, Ixta Belfrage is the new name in cooking you need to know
The inherent link between food and emotion is something Ella Risbridger knows well. The author speaks to Molly Codyre about writing, cooking, and finding joy in the kitchen
From cooking feasts for drunken revellers at a legendary London nightclub, to hosting Great British Menu, it's fair to say Andi Oliver has had a multifaceted career. She speaks to Molly Codyre about music, food and cooking through her Black British identity.
The acclaimed chef talks to Molly Codyre about how a trip to New Zealand set the wheels in motion for her career, the power of fusion cooking and the dichotomy between male and female chefs on TV
The chef, TV show host, cookbook author and business owner talks about her varied career, trying to positively impact working conditions in the industry and her coveted orange folder
The chef and co-owner of Koya, Shuko Oda talks to Molly Codyre about triggering London's love for udon, her gratitude to Wagamama and changing the industry for the better
With a career that spans kitchens, front-of-house and now wine sales, Mel Brown is no stranger to the hospitality world. She speaks about New Zealand wine, her time working with Peter Gordon and the power women can have in the industry
One of the co-founders of Peckham Cellars, Helen Hall has had a career that traverses kitchens and front of house, management positions and bar work. She talks to Molly Codyre about navigating these different roles, being a woman working in kitchens and opening her own business
Formerly a leading procurement executive leader in the food and drink industries, Lorraine Copes pivoted her career path in 2020 to launch Be Inclusive Hospitality, an initiative that aims to tackle diversity issues within the hospitality industry
Event coordinator and wine influencer Hannah Crosbie speaks to Molly Codyre about disrupting the wine industry's male-heavy stereotype and the importance of owning her femininity
The chef and owner of Edinburgh's The Little Chartroom and Eleanore talks to Molly Codyre about growing the business, the joy of teaching, and how having a child doesn't have to impact your work as a chef
