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
Insatiable
Through this series, Insatiable, Foodism aims to track what it means to be a woman in the food and drink industry in the present day
At Mingary Castle Jessica Thompson is proving age has no bearing on success
by Molly Codyre
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
From Copenhagen to Crocadon, Cat Kirkwood is building a career around sustainability
by Molly Codyre
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
Emily Acha Derrington is shining a light on what it means to be a parent in the hospitality industry
by Molly Codyre
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
Annabel Thomas is shaking up gendered perceptions around whisky
by Molly Codyre
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
Bomee Ki: "I want to be a great chef, but I want to be a great mum too"
by Molly Codyre
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
Min Go is putting her money where her sourdough is
by Molly Codyre
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
A career in kitchens was written in the stars for Dara Klein
by Molly Codyre
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
Bre Graham wants you to cook for the people you love
by Molly Codyre
The journalist and author speaks to Molly Codyre about her journey into food, showing love through cooking and the gendered reality of cookbook writing
For Maria Bradford, cooking isn't just about food, it's a connection to home
by Molly Codyre
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
Your new favourite restaurant? It was probably Jules Pearson's idea
by Molly Codyre
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